The course is open for all.
The course, designed for “users” of systematic reviews, is tailored to all academic disciplines and professions, as well as administrative staff across all three faculties at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL).
It introduces the concept of systematic reviews, enabling participants to understand what they are, why they are needed in various areas of practice, research, and education, how they are conducted, how to find a systematic review relevant to their work, and how to critically appraise it.
This course is Part 1 (for “users”) of a broader course consisting of two parts: one for “users” of systematic reviews (Part 1) and one for “doers”—that is, those who will conduct a new systematic review (Part 2). To participate in Part 2, you must have completed Part 1 or a similar course.
Learning outcome for Part 1 (for "users" of systematic reviews)
- How to find, critically appraise and use the results from a systematic review
- To know why systematic reviews is important for decision making in professional practice, education and research
- To know principles of how to prepare a systematic review in order to be able to read one critically
- To be able to participate in Part 2 for "doers", i.e. for those who prepare and publish a new systematic review
Course dates
The course will take place over four days: 18–19 May and 22–23 June, from 09:00 to 15:30 each day.
Pedagogic form
Presentations and small reflection sessions individually and in small groups.
No homework, but it would be helpful to read the literature and watch the video-podcasts before, during and/or after the course.