Background:
As evidence synthesis research questions become more complex, different types of evidence needs to be incorporated into systematic reviews to answer such questions. ROBINS-I (Risk Of Bias In Non-randomised Studies of Interventions) is a tool for critically appraising non-randomised study designs assessing the efficacy of interventions. This tool is becoming more commonly used in Cochrane reviews.
Aim:
To give the participants a basic understanding of the fundamentals of ROBINS-I and how to apply it in the conduct of a systematic review.
Learning outcomes:
In this course participants will be enabled to:
Understand the language and terminology used in ROBINS-I
Apply ROBINS-I to a specific study
Report the planning and results of ROBINS-I in the write up of a systematic review
Places: 20 places available for individuals who are resident on the island of Ireland
Fee: General €50; Student €25
Skill level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Knowledge of study designs, evidence synthesis methods and Cochrane reviews
Target Audience:
Systematic reviewers, those involved in synthesis of clinical evidence and the wider research community (including healthcare professionals, academics, researchers, and decision-makers) interested in the application of evidence synthesis methodologies to inform practice and policy.
Facilitators
Leslie Choi, Evidence Synthesis Development Editor, Cochrane Central Executive Team
Dr Kerry Dwan, Senior Lecturer in Evidence Synthesis, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
To read more and apply see the ESI website.