Part 1: Introduction to Systematic Reviews (2023)

Part 1 of the Systematic Review Workshop Series, presented by Health Sciences librarians Christine Neilson and Janice Linton at the University of Manitoba in April 2023

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This session delves into what is really involved in completing a systematic review. It explores the role that systematic reviews play in in the evidence-based decision-making process while also discussing other knowledge synthesis products. The session introduces participants to a six-step process for completing a systematic review and identifies tools and resources to assist in the process.

By the end of the session participants will be able to:

Define what a systematic review is
Review the standard process of a systematic review
Identify the tools and resources needed to complete a systematic review

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0:00 Opening
8:43 Introduction to Systematic Reviews 
10:14 Different Review Types 
16:55 The Basics
24:56 What is a Systematic Review?
28:17 Is a Systematic Review Needed?
30:23 Assemble a Team 
34:45 Develop the Research Question
38:07 Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria 
40:22 Develop the Protocol
43:29 Search the Literature 
53:09 Screening
53:53 Extract the Data
54:39 Assess Selected Studies
55:12 Analyze the Data
55:46 Write the Review 
56:40 Update the Search
57:22 Systematic Reviews the Scences, Humanities and Social Sciences
57:47 Take Home Messages 
59:52 Questions/Comments