Introduction to Systematic Reviews
| Department |
Interdisciplinary Medicine
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|---|---|
| Course Number |
IDIS 303
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| Course Title | Introduction to Systematic Reviews |
| Course Director |
Laura Abate, MSLS; Tom Harrod, MLS, MS
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| Length (Weeks) |
2 |
| When Offered |
Weeks 8-9 and 24-25 |
| Prerequisites |
None |
| Availability Notes | |
| Contact Name |
Tom Harrod
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| Contact Phone | |
| Contact Fax | |
| Contact Email |
tph@gwu.edu
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| Other Contacts |
Laura Abate (leabate [at] gwu [dot] edu (leabate[at]gwu[dot]edu)) |
| Location |
Online Course |
| Limit |
10
|
| Report |
Course meets online |
| Evaluation |
Grading is Pass/Fail (pass = 75%) comprised of the following: final project (50%); midpoint reflection paper (20%); attendance (mandatory at all sessions) (15%); active engagement/collaboration/discussion (15%) |
| Description |
This course will prepare students to develop a systematic review, including: developing a question, identifying data sources, developing comprehensive search strategies, formulating inclusion/exclusion criteria, as well as managing results and proper record-keeping. Students will learn how a systematic review differs from other similar publication types as well as the role of systematic reviews in the healthcare environment. Students will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of systematic reviews and assess the methodology of published reviews. During the course, students will develop the components of a systematic review protocol, a planning document to conduct a systematic review. Target Students: This course is designed for MS3 and MS4 students who plan to be involved in research or academic medicine and are interested in learning about best practices for conducting evidence synthesis work. Developing these skills will help students conduct and interpret systematic reviews and related review types. Course Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, the student should be able to:
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| Additional Notes |