Introduction to Systematic Reviews in Health
Date:
10/11/2025 - 17/11/2025
Organised by:
Southampton HTA Centre, University of Southampton
Presenter:
Dr Jonathan Shepherd
Level:
Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)
Contact:
Angela Vincent
02380592123
shtac@soton.ac.uk
Map:
View in Google Maps (SO17 1BJ)
Venue:
University of Southampton
University Road
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
Description:
A stage by stage introduction to the methods and processes commonly used to conduct systematic reviews of the effects of health and health care interventions.
About this course
This course is for anyone planning or currently doing a systematic review, or anyone curious about how reviews are done and what makes them systematic. It provides a stage by stage introduction to the methods and processes commonly used to conduct systematic reviews of the effects of health and health care interventions. Structured presentations with interactive practical exercises guide participants through the systematic review process, from initial scoping of the review topic to communicating the completed review’s findings. Many participants complete the course in readiness for conducting their own review, and all participants can continue their learning with information and further resources contained in their free comprehensive electronic course manual.
Who is this course for?
People with an awareness of evidence-based health. It’s also useful for people who are in the process of or about to undertake a systematic review. Previous delegates have been:
researchers
healthcare professionals
academic clinicians
education and policy commissioners
medical students
PhD or MSc students
Learning outcomes
This course will not cover realist synthesis or qualitative analysis.
After completing this course, you will understand:
what a systematic review is
scoping the research question and writing a protocol
literature searching
inclusion/exclusion screening
data extraction and critical appraisal
data synthesis
Course details
10 and 17 November 2025
09:00 – 13:00
8 learning hours
this is an online course conducted via Zoom
Fees
full time students: £150
academic/public sector: £225
private sector: £325
Cost:
Fees
full time students: £150
academic/public sector: £225
private sector: £325
Website and registration:
Region:
South West
Keywords:
Meta-Analysis, Systematic Review, Evidence-Based Policy and Practice, Researching Literature, Literature reviews
Related publications and presentations from our eprints archive:
Meta-Analysis
Systematic Review
Evidence-Based Policy and Practice
Researching Literature
Literature reviews