JBI Comprehensive Systematic Review (modules 1 and 3 only) (online)

To develop, conduct and report comprehensive systematic reviews in order to provide the strongest possible evidence to inform decision making or clinical guidelines in healthcare.

Our JBI Comprehensive Systematic Review (CSR) Training Programme is designed to prepare researchers and clinicians to develop, conduct and report comprehensive systematic reviews of qualitative and quantitative evidence, following the JBI approach and using the JBI SUMARI software.

We attract participants from all over the UK and internationally and is conducted by experienced centre members who are all JBI-accredited trainers.

If you work at the University or you are studying a PhD with us, you are entitled to a partially funded place on this course. Please contact WCEBC for more information before booking. Further details below.

Please note that this option is to attend modules 1 and 3 only. To attend all sessions, please visit the main course page.

Who it’s for

The JBI CSRT is for individuals who are new to the comprehensive systematic review process and who wish to learn about the review and synthesis of both quantitative and qualitative evidence. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the process and tools needed to undertake this important form of research.

This training is useful for anyone interested in improving your skills in evidence synthesis methods (i.e., conducting systematic reviews, and performing meta-analysis or meta-synthesis).

Whether you are a higher degree research student, an academic, a public health professional, or a clinician interested in research, this training course workshop will be helpful in guiding you towards a well conducted systematic review.

Cardiff University staff - School of Healthcare Sciences

You are eligible for a discounted place on this course. The fee to pay is £105. Please contact WCEBC for more information before booking.

PhD students studying at Cardiff University

You are eligible for a discounted place on this course. The fee to pay is £105. Please contact WCEBC for more information before booking.

Non-Healthcare staff - Cardiff University

You are eligible for a discounted place on this course. The fee to pay is £297. Please contact WCEBC for more information before booking.

What you’ll learn

To develop, conduct and report comprehensive systematic reviews in order to provide the strongest possible evidence to inform decision making or clinical guidelines in healthcare.

Module 1:

This module is for individuals who are interested only in learning about the basics of systematic reviews and evidence synthesis (i.e. designing a focused clinical question, searching the literature, developing a proposal). The review and synthesis of quantitative and qualitative evidence are not covered in this module.

• Use JBI software tools to draft a systematic review protocol, including identifying a question, searching, retrieving, and selecting research for the review.

Module 2:

This 4 day module is for individuals who are interested only in the review and synthesis of  quantitative evidence.

• Critically appraise sample quantitative research as part of the review process.
• Use JBI software to perform a meta-analysis and meta-synthesis of selected studies.

Module 3:

This 3 day module is for individuals who are interested only in the review and synthesis of  quantitative evidence.

• Critically appraise sample qualitative research as part of the review process.
• Use JBI software to perform a meta-analysis and meta-synthesis of selected studies.

Benefits

• Formal training in JBI systematic review methods
• During the session you will complete a structured plan to create your own systematic review proposal
• By the end of the course participants will have a structured plan to create you’re their systematic review protocol
• Access to the JBI SUMARI software for 1 year on completion of the training
• JBI certification upon successful completion of chosen course or module of study
• A systematic review consult service is available for an additional fee for those interested in advancing their systematic review project after the training has finished

Teaching and useful information

A full agenda will be emailed in advance of the training. All course materials will be provided electronically 1–2 weeks before the course.

This course is delivered remotely online.

We will confirm timings, provide learning materials, and other information (such as login details) in the two weeks leading up to your course.

You will not need any equipment except for a computer with good internet connection and a camera function, and the ability to sign into Teams.

Participant testimonials

We're delighted to have received some excellent feedback about this course from participants:

The training was comprehensive, and facilitators were (and continue to be) extremely helpful in offering continuing guidance on how to complete a review. As a qualitative researcher, I found the quantitative module beneficial for base learning (despite being advanced beyond my knowledge!). Brilliant mix of theory based and experiential learning exercises. A lot to pack into a week, so be prepared (well worth it!).

Lauren Cox - Youth Mental Health Research Unit (JUICE), Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, UK

Through gaining skills in synthesising evidence and having the opportunity to establish links with experts, I have been able to develop a far more thorough and robust review for my research.  I would thoroughly recommend the course as a learning resource for those at any stage in their research career.

Laura Ingham – PhD student, Cardiff University, UK

I completed the JBI Comprehensive Systematic Review Training Programme in June 2021 to help me to determine whether a systematic or scoping review would be most appropriate for my PhD. By the end of the course, I was astounded by the wealth of knowledge I had gained on different types of literature reviews from the experts at the Wales (UK) Centre for Evidence Based Care. The course tutors were incredibly clear, informative and approachable, making the course an enjoyable experience. I came away from the course feeling confident in my own abilities, but the tutors also continued to support me by answering questions and directing me to useful resources as I moved through the stages of conducting my first mixed methods systematic review. I would highly recommend this programme to researchers at any career stage.

Rachael Hewitt, PhD student, Cardiff University, UK

The JBI Comprehensive Systematic Review Training Programme has been invaluable in my development of a systematic scoping review. It has acted as a solid foundation of knowledge and skill that put me on the right path, supported essential learning, and enabled me to ensure quality through more robustly considered inquiry.

Claire Job, Senior Lecturer, Adult Nursing, Cardiff University, UK