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Evidence Synthesis Reviews

Step-by-step process

This subject guide covers the steps involved in undertaking an evidence synthesis review. Please note that not all steps are required for all types of evidence synthesis review. 

  1. Protocol  
  2. Searching 
  3. Records removed before searching
  4. Screening records  
  5. Eligibility assessment 
  6. Critical appraisal / risk of bias assessment  
  7. Data extraction 
  8. Synthesis 
  9. Certainty assessment   
  10. Presentation of results  
  11. Discussion  
  12. Writing up 

Library class: Overview of Systematic, Scoping and Other Evidence Synthesis Reviews

Step into the world of evidence synthesis and learn what’s involved in systematic reviews, scoping reviews and more.  

This session provides an overview of various types of evidence synthesis reviews. Learn about the differences in the methodologies, requirements, and processes for Systematic Reviews, Scoping Reviews, and more. Offered by NSLHD Libraries in conjunction with RNS ICU Research’s A/Prof Rosalind Elliott.

Watch a recording of this class 

We also offer the more advanced Undertaking Systematic, Scoping and Other Evidence Synthesis Reviews, parts I and II.

Library class: Undertaking Systematic, Scoping and Other Evidence Synthesis Reviews, Parts I

Navigate the maze of evidence synthesis including systematic reviews, scoping reviews, and more.  

Part I provides a thorough breakdown of the early stages of an evidence synthesis review, from ideation through to the searching stage, including reporting standards, AI, and automation tools. Offered by NSLHD Libraries in conjunction with RNS ICU Research’s A/Prof Rosalind Elliott.

The content of the Overview class is assumed knowledge for this class.

Watch a recording of this class or see upcoming training in the NSLHD Libraries intranet calendar

Library class: Undertaking Systematic, Scoping and Other Evidence Synthesis Reviews, Part II

Navigate the maze of evidence synthesis including systematic reviews, scoping reviews, and more.  

Part II covers the later stages of the evidence synthesis review including critical appraisal, data extraction, data synthesis and more. The session will also cover useful automation and AI tools. Offered by NSLHD Libraries in conjunction with RNS ICU Research’s A/Prof Rosalind Elliott.

The content of the Overview class and Part I is assumed knowledge for this class.

Watch a recording of this class or see upcoming training in the NSLHD Libraries intranet calendar.