DEVELOPING A PROTOCOL FOR A COCHRANE SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

23^rd -25^th JULY 2025, 8.30 AM TO 5.00PM

MANIPAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE MALAYSIA, MELAKA

INTRODUCTION

We are pleased to invite you to upcoming workshop on Developing a Protocol for a Cochrane Systematic Review to be conducted by Cochrane Scientific Committee, Research Managing Committee, Manipal University College Malaysia. This workshop endeavours to elucidate the requisite components for the development of a Cochrane protocol pertaining to an intervention review. It commences with a comprehensive introduction to Cochrane, accompanied by a succinct overview of the structural format inherent to a Cochrane systematic review. Throughout the three-day workshop, a diverse array of presentations, coupled with small group activities, is employed alongside practical computer sessions. 

This workshop further encompasses the formulation of clinical questions, the identification of pertinent studies, the evaluation of risk of bias, and the foundational principles of meta-analysis essential for drafting the methods section of a protocol, explaining certainty of evidence, describing requirements for reporting a Systematic Review, in addition to initiating engagement with RevMan Web.

This workshop is also beneficial for those who want to write Intervention Systematic Review in non-Cochrane journals.

THE WORKSHOP IS CONDUCTED BY COCHRANE TRAINERS

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of the workshop, the participants will able to

1. To impart the requisite knowledge and competencies necessary for the preparation of a Cochrane protocol and a Cochrane review.
2. Describe the methods of conducting a Cochrane Systematic Review
3. Appraise included studies for risk of bias
4. Performing a meta-analysis
5. Discuss how to recognise and deal with heterogeneity
6. Use of Revman web  to write a Systematic Review
7. Describe certainty of evidence
8. Explain requirements for reporting a Systematic Review

VENUE: Computer Lab, 5th Floor, Dental Block, MUCM

DATE: 23^rd July to 25th July 2025.

TIME: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

PARTICIPANT FEE: RM 800

TARGET AUDIENCES: 

• Post graduate students,
• Health Care Professionals,
• Researchers

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 15th of July 2025

CPD points will be awarded to all participants.

 To register, please scan the QR code here OR follow the registration link

REGISTRATION LINK: COCHRANE WORKSHOP REGISTRATION MUCM 2025

FOR ENQUIRIES CONTACT: Prof Karanth  ( kl.karanth@manipal.edu.my) Tel: +606176335265 /  

Ms Hashwini (hashwini.selavarajah@manipal.edu.my) Tel: +606166474905

 We look forward to your participation in this impactful learning opportunity