2. Systematic reviews and meta analysis

Deciding when we can trust the findings of systematic reviews (and meta-analyses)?

This is module two of seven critical appraisal training videos. In this second video, we introduce the fundamentals of systematic reviews and the ways in which we can apply the critical appraisal concepts of validity, trustworthiness of results, and value and relevance using the CASP checklist.

The project was developed to enhance research use and development across two NHS Trusts. The project founding partners were:
- Cochrane Common Mental Disorders
- Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (NTW), UK
- Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV), UK

Delivery of the project was supported by the Centre for Reviews and Dissemination at the University of York.

Funding Acknowledgement:

The production of the critical appraisal modules was jointly funded by:

- Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), UK - as part of the University of York ESRC Impact Acceleration Account (ES/M500574/1)
- Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (NTW), UK
- Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV), UK
- University of York, UK

Cochrane Review Group Funding Acknowledgement: The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is the largest single funder of the Cochrane Common Mental Disorders Group.

Disclaimer: the views and opinions expressed herein are those of the module authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the ESRC, NIHR, the National Health Service (NHS), the Department of Health and Social Care or the University of York.

[nu.wa.n]

This is amazing. The whole series of videos on the different study types is so useful.

[migledautartaite]

This is brilliant and so helpful. Thank you very much for sharing!

[CochraneMentalHealth]

We recommend these online training modules:
More advanced content about completing a systematic review:

[altinestanley-ngada]

This is clear, precise and immediately useful.
Thank you.

[Ahmedabdelfattah]

that was so helpful, thanks so much for sharing

[CochraneMentalHealth]

Cochrane Common Mental Disorders
17 seconds ago

[sohaibalashqar]

how many researchers can do the systematic and meta analysis

[sitihajar]

can we appraise systematic review using prisma guidelines?thank you

[lavonnejohnston]

The link to the quiz that is below the video is no longer working - is there any way to get access to these test questions? I had planned to use them in my college Healthcare Research class as a quick review of the topic! Also I'd like the one on RCTs if possible.

[theodoraodogwu]

Is it possible to help suggest groups one can join or collaborate with to conduct a systematic review.

[黃紹閔]

I think this lecture miss a lot of important things to mention. For example, to answer question 5, we can use I2 to evaluate the heterogenicity of different studies.

[黃紹閔]

can you provide the powerpoint in this lecture?

[黃紹閔]

moreover, you should mentionwhich part of article, where the answer to the question is most likely to exist.

[shadialhag]

Hi, Can I take your email to send some questions? Thank you

[divyamarkande]

I’m an Emergency Physician practising full-time in India. Can you please provide me to a link on your Evidence Based Medicine course?

[divyamarkande]

I’m an Emergency Physician practising full-time in India. Can you please provide me to a link on your Evidence Based Medicine course?