Date: 26 September 2024
Time: 9am -12.30pm (Lunch provided) *
Venue: Avante Hotel, Bandar Utama

*Note: All participants are strongly encouraged to attend the Cochrane Malaysia 10 th Anniversary celebration at the same venue from 2-5pm.

Systematic reviewers are familiar with applying the PICO concept to define eligibility criteria
for their review. Recent developments introduced in the Cochrane Handbook extend the
PICO framework to the level of each synthesis in the review. Much of the work in preparing
for synthesis occurs at the protocol stage, with authors needing to think about how studies
will be grouped by population, interventions, comparisons and outcomes.

Cochrane authors in the past could often rely on their review group for support in developing
and even running their search strategy. For many authors, this support is no longer
available. When submitting protocols to Cochrane, authors need to demonstrate they have a
thorough understanding of search methods (e.g. what sources to search) and include a
search strategy that meets the standards expected by Cochrane. At the study selection
stage, tools are now available in Covidence that can help reduce the screening workload.

This workshop will cover:

1. Planning for synthesis at the protocol stage (before you develop your search)
2. Developing a search strategy for the types of studies eligible for your review
The workshop will include a mix of presentations and hands-on small group work.

Trainers:

                                                                     

Who should attend:

 Cochrane authors
 Medical Librarians
 Postgraduate students
 Other Researchers planning a systematic review

Please note that the workshop is limited to 30 participants so do register as soon as
possible.

Registration Fees:
RM50 per pax (if Cochrane author, medical librarian or post graduate student)
RM200 per pax (others)
Register by 13 September 2024

Registration form: https://forms.gle/SsmVB2n1vaakCUPT9

Beneficiary Name: PENANG MEDICAL COLLEGE SDN. BHD.

Bank Name: UNITED OVERSEAS BANK (M) BHD.
Virtual Account No.: 105429100010
Swift Code: UOVBMYKL
Branch Name: UOBM Jalan Kelawei
Branch Address: 9, Jalan Kelawei, 10250 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
Please include the reference: CM methods 2024

 

Programme (subject to change)