Introduction to Qualitative Evidence Synthesis Methods
Date:
04/05/2027
Organised by:
University of Bristol Medical School Online Short Course Programme
Presenter(s):
Dr Christie Cabral
Level:
Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)
Contact:
Bristol Medical School Short Course Programme
University of Bristol
short-course@bristol.ac.uk
+ 44 117 455 5987
www.bristol.ac.uk/medical-school-short-courses
Venue: Online
This overview of qualitative evidence synthesis will provide an introduction to the key methods for searching for, appraising and synthesizing qualitative evidence. This course provides a quick introduction to core methods, with sign posting to key tools and literature.
This course will cover:
Introduction to qualitative evidence synthesis, including:
- nature of qualitative evidence;
- types of qualitative syntheses and
- formulating a qualitative synthesis research question.
Searching, Screening & Data Extraction for QES, including:
- tailoring a search for QES;
- screening issues in QES and
- data extraction issues in QES.
Quality appraisal for QES, including:
- nature of qualitative evidence & implications for critical appraisal;
- available tools for appraisal of qualitative evidence and
- debate & evidence around critical appraisal in QES.
Synthesis Methods for QES, including:
- different approaches to synthesis;
- nature of qualitative evidence & implications for synthesis and
- thematic synthesis (process, challenges, worked example).
Cost:
£250
Website and registration:
Region:
South West
Keywords:
Frameworks for Research and Research Designs (other), Qualitative Approaches (other), qualitative, evidence synthesis
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