Advanced Search Techniques for Systematic Reviews, HTA and Guidelines
Date:
20/10/2015
Organised by:
York Health Economics Consortium - University of York
Presenter:
Julie Glanville, Associate Director, York Health Economics Consortium, University of York
Level:
Intermediate (some prior knowledge)
Contact:
Alicia Wooding alicia.wooding@york.ac.uk
Description:
This advanced course on search techniques complements our advanced course on search strategy design.
Extensive literature searches are the foundation of high quality systematic reviews, health technology assessment (HTA), guideline development and other major projects. Conducting searches to retrieve research evidence from databases and other resources requires a range of knowledge and skills. There are constant challenges to keeping up-to-date with new database features and approaches to achieving efficient searches. Search approaches may need to be adapted depending on the end-product which the search is informing and the resources available. Search approaches increasingly need to be explained to sponsors and other end-users in terms of the extent to which they are fit-for-purpose.
This workshop will provide opportunities to learn new techniques, to discuss best approaches, to share insights and to assess variations in current best practice. The workshop will be facilitated by information specialists experienced in literature searching to inform systematic reviews and HTAs and in conducting research into the evidence base for information retrieval. Participants are encouraged to suggest topics / issues in advance for discussion during the workshop.
Course Trainers:
• Julie Glanville, Associate Director, York Health Economics Consortium, University of York;
• Carol Lefebvre, Independent Information Consultant and Director, Lefebvre Associates Ltd;
• Hannah Wood, Information Specialist, York Health Economics Consortium, University of York.
The workshop will provide participants with opportunities:
- To learn about advanced search features and techniques in resources such as MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase, LILACS and The Cochrane Library;
- To share experiences of searching resources to inform systematic reviews, HTAs, guidelines and other major projects;
- To discuss approaches for key aspects of evidence retrieval including search term identification, peer review of strategies and updating searches;
- To identify the potential for incorporating information-retrieval-based research projects into routine information retrieval activities and carry out information audits;
- To network with experienced information specialists.
Cost:
£225 + VAT
Website and registration:
Region:
Yorkshire and Humberside
Keywords:
Frameworks for Research and Research Designs, ICT and Software, Consultancy Skills, MEDLINE/PubMed , Embase , LILACS , Cochrane Library , Search techniques , Databases , HTA
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