All Cochrane Workshops
McMaster Evidence-Based Practice Workshops - Hamilton, Canada
10-14 June 2013
McMaster University
1280 Main Street West, HSC 2C12
Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1
Canada
Capacity building for information retrieval for HTA - Seoul, South Korea
Event: An international full day pre-conference workshop on Capacity building for information retrieval for health technology assessments (HTA) at the 10th Annual Meeting of HTAi
Date: Saturday 15th June 2013
Location: Coex Convention Centre, Seoul, South Korea
External link for more information: http://www.htai2013.org/ Event date: Click on the link to show the date on your time zone 15. June 2013 - 9:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Seoul) Location: Coex Convention Centre, Seoul, South Korea Contributor's Information Contributor's name: Sari Ormstad Email address: SariSusanna.Ormstad@kunnskapssenteret.noIntroduction to Critical Appraisal & Train the Trainer Event - Oxford, UK
The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) International Training Week:
External link for more information: http://www.casp-uk.net Event date: Click on the link to show the date on your time zone 19. May 2013 - 9:00 - 23. May 2013 - 17:00 (Europe/London) Location: Kellogg College, Oxford UK Contributor's Information Contributor's name: Ruth Brice Email address: Ruth.Brice@CASP-UK.netIntroduction to the Summary of Findings table - Cairo, Egypt
The purpose of Cochrane Reviews is to facilitate healthcare decision-making by patients and the general public, clinicians, administrators, and policy makers. In particular, the following issues can help people make better informed decisions and increase the usability of Cochrane Reviews.
Event date: Click on the link to show the date on your time zone 30. May 2013 - 13:30 - 15:30 (Africa/Cairo) Location: Fairmont Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt Contributor's Information Contributor's name: Ashraf Fawzy Nabhan Email address: ashraf.nabhan@gmail.comWebinar: GRADE - 26 April 2013
We are ready for the next GRADE webinar organized by the GRADE working group and the Cochrane Applicability and Recommendations Methods Group (ARMG) to answer questions about the GRADE approach.
We have received a lot of questions and we cannot thank you enough for your support.
Date and time
Friday, 26 April 2013
09:00 hours EDT (Toronto) (UTC -05:00)
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Host
Event date: Click on the link to show the date on your time zone 26. April 2013 - 9:00 - 10:00 (America/Toronto) Location: Online; scheduled time is UTC -5 Contributor's Information Contributor's name: Cochrane Web Team Email address: web@cochrane.orgWebinar: Introduction to Review Manager - 30 April 2013
The Cochrane Live! webinar series is an opportunity for authors in Australia and the South East Asian region to participate in online, interactive training sessions from the comfort of your own desk. Most sessions last around an hour, and cover topics from the basics of planning a review, to advanced methods.
External link for more information: http://acc.cochrane.org/2013-timetable-registration Event date: Click on the link to show the date on your time zone 30. April 2013 - 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) Location: Online; scheduled time is UTC +10 Contributor's Information Contributor's name: Sharon Kramer Email address: sharon.kramer@monash.eduWebinar: Cochrane 101: an introduction to The Cochrane Collaboration (conducted in French) - 15 May 2013
Who was Cochrane? What is the Collaboration? And what are systematic reviews? Come learn about an international network that helps healthcare providers, policy-makers, patients, their advocates, and care-givers make well-informed decisions about health and health care. Hear how nearly 30,000 contributors work together to prepare, update, and disseminate Cochrane Reviews – and learn how you can join us!
***This webinar will be conducted in French***
External link for more information: http://ccnc.cochrane.org/fr/cochrane-canada-en-direct-w... Event date: Click on the link to show the date on your time zone 15. May 2013 - 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) Location: Online; scheduled time is UTC -5 Contributor's Information Contributor's name: Catherine McNair Email address: cmcnair@ohri.caWebinar - The Steps of a Cochrane Review: An Overview (conducted in French) - 22 May 2013
What makes Cochrane Reviews different from other systematic reviews? Wh
External link for more information: http://ccnc.cochrane.org/fr/cochrane-canada-en-direct-w... Event date: Click on the link to show the date on your time zone 22. May 2013 - 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) Location: Online; scheduled time is UTC -5 Contributor's Information Contributor's name: Catherine McNair Email address: cmcnair@ohri.caWebinar - Let’s Start at the Very Beginning: Getting the Question Right for Your Cochrane Review (conducted in French) - 29 May 2013
A strong, clear question gives your Cochrane Review the foundation it needs: <
External link for more information: http://ccnc.cochrane.org/fr/cochrane-canada-en-direct-w... Event date: Click on the link to show the date on your time zone 29. May 2013 - 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) Location: Online; scheduled time is UTC -5 Contributor's Information Contributor's name: Catherine McNair Email address: cmcnair@ohri.caUsing Systematic Reviews in Evidence-Informed Health Care and Health Policy
This workshop will use a combination of lectures, individual and group exercises and discussions, interactive learning and guided assignments, to help participants understand the processes and structures that contribute to transparent, participatory, and evidence-informed health care and health policy.
External link for more information: http://cochrane-sacn.org/Brochure/policy_Apr_29.pdf Event date: Click on the link to show the date on your time zone 29. April 2013 - 9:00 - 3. May 2013 - 17:00 (Indian/Mahe) Location: Stem Cell Centre, CMC, Bagayam, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India Contributor's Information Contributor's name: Anna Joseph Email address: annajoseph@cmcvellore.ac.inIntroduction to Meta-Analysis - Cairo, Egypt
A systematic review seeks to synthesise the results of multiple studies together to answer a particular question. One of the methods available to do this is meta-analysis. This workshop is an introduction to the principles of meta-analysis, including when it may or may not be appropriate, and how to interpret forest plots.
Date: 4 April 2013
External link for more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/124225631096945/ Event date: Click on the link to show the date on your time zone 4. April 2013 - 10:30 - 13:30 (Africa/Cairo) Location: Cairo, Egypt Contributor's Information Contributor's name: Ashraf Fawzy Nabhan Email address: ashraf.nabhan@gmail.comCompleting a Cochrane Systematic Review - Vellore, India
A Workshop offering protected time and guidance for review completion
External link for more information: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=... Event date: Click on the link to show the date on your time zone 1. April 2013 - 9:00 - 5. April 2013 - 17:00 (Indian/Mahe) Location: Christian Medical College, Vellore - 632002, Tamil Nadu, India Contributor's Information Contributor's name: Anna Joseph Email address: annajoseph@cmcvellore.ac.inConducting Systematic Reviews of Complex Interventions - Oxford, UK
Full title: Conducting Systematic Reviews of Complex Interventions Using Experimental Treatments & Quasi Experimental Designs
Date: Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Location: Oxford, UK
Critical Appraisal Advanced Workshop - Dubai, UAE
Now Featuring Interactive Handsets!
Date: 10-11 April 2013
Location: Rashid Medical Library-Auditorium.
12 CME/CPD Hours.
External link for more information: http://meducation.ae/loadFile.aspx?ID=H1E4DJA3 Event date: Click on the link to show the date on your time zone 10. April 2013 (All day) - 11. April 2013 (All day) (Europe/Berlin) Location: Dubai, UAEBeyond the Search: Maximizing the Quality of Systematic Reviews - 12 March 2013
Free Joanna Briggs Institute Webinar
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 - 9:00AM EDT (New York) / 1:00PM GMT (London)
Beyond the Search: Maximizing the Quality of Systematic Reviews
Hear directly from experts at the Joanna Briggs Institute, a leading evidence-based information provider working in collaboration with 70+ institutions globally.
External link for more information: http://tinyurl.com/d3sbz3r Event date: Click on the link to show the date on your time zone 12. March 2013 (All day) (Europe/Berlin) Location: OnlineWebinar: Cochrane 101: an introduction to The Cochrane Collaboration - 6 June 2013
Who was Cochrane? What is the Collaboration? And what are systematic reviews? Come learn about an international network that helps healthcare providers, policy-makers, patients, their advocates, and care-givers make well-informed decisions about health and health care. Hear how nearly 30,000 contributors work together to prepare, update, and disseminate Cochrane Reviews – and learn how you can join us!
External link for more information: http://ccnc.cochrane.org/cochrane-canada-live-webinars Event date: Click on the link to show the date on your time zone 6. June 2013 - 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) Location: Online; scheduled time is UTC -5 Contributor's Information Contributor's name: Catherine McNair Email address: cmcnair@ohri.ca
Webinar: Let’s start at the very beginning: getting the question right for your Cochrane Review - 20 June 2013
A strong, clear question gives your Cochrane Review the foundation it needs: it informs your search strategy, narrows your focus, and provides the framework for your team’s work. Join us to learn what sort of questions are answered in Cochrane Reviews. We’ll cover the key components of a good research question and we’ll work through sample questions: you’re invited to share your research topic as an example!
External link for more information: http://ccnc.cochrane.org/cochrane-canada-live-webinars Event date: Click on the link to show the date on your time zone 20. June 2013 - 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) Location: Online; scheduled time is UTC -5 Contributor's Information Contributor's name: Catherine McNair Email address: cmcnair@ohri.caWebinar: the steps of a Cochrane Review: an overview - 13 June 2013
What makes Cochrane Reviews different from other systematic reviews? Who – and what – is involved in the process? We will introduce you to the steps of a Cochrane Review and give you some practical tips for getting a review underway.
External link for more information: http://ccnc.cochrane.org/cochrane-canada-live-webinars Event date: Click on the link to show the date on your time zone 13. June 2013 - 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) Location: Online; scheduled time is UTC -5 Contributor's Information Contributor's name: Catherine McNair Email address: cmcnair@ohri.caHealth information in the age of the internet: Why Google your health questions when you can Cochrane them? - Ottawa, Canada
Tuesday, 5 March 2013, 5:30 p.m.
Heart and Crown Irish Pub, Byward Market, 67 Clarence St, Ottawa, Canada
RSVP: ltarbett@ohri.ca. Space is limited.
External link for more information: http://ccnc.cochrane.org/news/upcoming-caf%C3%A9-scient... Event date: Click on the link to show the date on your time zone 5. March 2013 - 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) Location: Heart and Crown Irish Pub, Byward Market, 67 Clarence St, Ottawa, Canada Contributor's Information Contributor's name: Lori Tarbett Email address: ltarbett@ohri.caHow to Practice Evidence-Based Health Care - Holmsbu, Norway
Event: The 14th Nordic Workshop on How to Practice Evidence-Based Health Care
Host: The Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services
Location: Holmsbu, Norway
Dates: 27-31 May 2013
Details: This five-day workshop (Mon 2 p.m. - Fri 2 p.m.) will focus on teaching the basics of, and developing further insights into, the conscientious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients or the delivery of health services.
Comments for improvement or correction are welcome. Please contact Caroline Struthers (cstruthers@cochrane.org) or Marialena Trivella (mtrivella@cochrane.org).
