Systematic Reviews of Mixed Methods Evidence CPD Course
Systematic Reviews CPD Course
A brand new in-person CPD course!
Join University of Exeter leaders with extensive experience of producing evidence-based synthesis and providing training for a range of policy customers including NICE, NHSE, DHSC, WHO, and UN's Green Climate Fund.
In addition to understanding “what works”, policy makers and practitioners often need to understand how something works, the feasibility and acceptability of an intervention, how best to implement it or whether there are unintended consequences. They may also want to understand how people value particular outcomes, or why differences in impact are seen. Qualitative evidence can often speak to these issues. Bringing together the insights from both quantitative and qualitative evidence can enhance the completeness, relevance or interpretation of the evidence base.
There are a number of ways in which quantitative and qualitative evidence can inform each other and a range of approaches and methods for mixed methods synthesis depending on the questions being asked and the data available, which will be explored in this course.
Dates - 25th and 26th January 2024
Where - In Person - Reed Hall, University of Exeter
Objectives
The objective of this training is to provide an overview of:
- Approaches, tools and methodologies for mixed methods systematic reviews and syntheses.
- When mixed methods design might be appropriate and appropriate designs.
- How to formulate mixed methods review questions.
- Approaches to searching, study selection, data extraction and critical appraisal.
And to provide hands-on exercises relevant to mixed methods systematic reviews and syntheses.
Learning Outcomes
Through a mix of lectures, hands-on exercises, small group work and plenary discussion you will learn:
- When mixed methods might be appropriate for systematic reviews.
- How to formulate mixed methods review questions.
- Approaches to searching, study selection, data extraction, and critical appraisal.
- A range of approaches, tools, and methodologies for mixed methods evidence syntheses.
The course will be delivered by University of Exeter researchers with a wealth of experience in mixed methods systematic reviews including for policy customers.
Prerequisites
As this course will focus on bringing together diverse bodies of evidence, participants must have prior systematic review experience and knowledge of Qualitative Evidence Synthesis.
Who is this for
Early career and experienced researchers, PhD students, clinicians, and other practitioners.
Why Exeter?
University of Exeter staff have extensive experience of producing evidence synthesis and providing training for a range of policy customers including NICE, NHSE, DHSC, WHO, UN’s Green Climate Fund. Exeter is home to a number of specialist evidence synthesis groups responding to policy and practitioner need, including the PenARC Evidence Synthesis Team; HSDR Evidence Synthesis Centre; PRP Evidence Review Facility; PenTAG and the new Isca Evidence group.
Accreditation
CPD points applied for through the Royal College of Physicians.
