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Preparation for a systematic review: Part II


Saturday, October 31, 2015 : 10:45 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.

Helena M. VonVille, MLS, MPH, Library, University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston, TX
This presentation is split into two parts to accommodate the morning break. In this section of the learning institute, participants will define the initial steps for preparing to conduct a systematic review. The first step in preparation is searching for existing systematic reviews on the topic to identify gaps in knowledge and determine if the topic is eligible for a systematic review. Once it has been determined that the topic is eligible, participants will then learn how to design a systematic review protocol, complete with formulating an answerable question and defining inclusion and exclusion criteria. And finally, once the protocol has been established, participants will identify the steps and resources necessary protocol registration and explain the reasoning behind registering.

Learning Areas:

Communication and informatics
Other professions or practice related to public health
Public health or related research

Learning Objectives:
Describe how to find existing systematic reviews Demonstrate ability to formulate an answerable question Formulate inclusion and exclusion criteria for use in systematic reviews

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I have an MLS from Rutgers University and an MPH from the University of TX School of Public Health. I have co-taught a systematic review class for over 5 years as well as participated in over 200 systematic reviews for publication and for the completion of theses or dissertations. I have developed a method for tracking search results, screening citations, and creating PRISMA flowcharts efficiently.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

Back to: 1008.0: Systematic reviews: Tools & skills for the background and methods sections of your review--Fee: $300