Practical Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis in Medical Research

Welcome to the Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis in Medical Research event!

Are you interested in learning about the ins and outs of conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis in medical research? Join us for this online event will guide you through the process step by step. You'll gain valuable insights into how to gather, analyze, and interpret data effectively. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your research skills and take your projects to the next level!🌐 Research Pioneer

Online Workshop

Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis in Medical Research

📅 Dates: 31-8-2025 to 10-9-2025

🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Online, via Zoom)

9:00 – 9:10 AM | Introduction & Conceptual Overview

• What is Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)
• Why systematic reviews & meta-analyses are crucial in medical research
• Stepwise workflow: from idea → search → analysis → publication

9:10 – 9:25 AM | Step 1: Research Question & Protocol (Theory + Practice)

• Theory: Formulating a focused research question using PICOS
• Practice: Draft your own research question
• Theory: Protocol registration (PRISMA checklist, PROSPERO)
• Practice: Quick demo of PROSPERO registration

9:25 – 9:40 AM | Step 2: Literature Search (Theory + Practice)

• Theory: Building an effective search strategy (keywords, Boolean operators, filters)
• Practice: Live search demo in PubMed and Cochrane; export references
• Theory: Screening & managing references efficiently

9:40 – 9:55 AM | Step 3: Screening & Study Selection (Theory + Practice)

• Theory: Inclusion/exclusion criteria, avoiding bias
• Practice: Screen a sample dataset in Rayyan or Covidence (title/abstract)

9:55 – 10:15 AM | Step 4: Data Extraction & Risk of Bias (Theory + Practice)

• Theory: Key data points, standardized extraction, risk of bias tools (Cochrane RoB, Newcastle-Ottawa)
• Practice: Fill a sample extraction table and assess bias for 2–3 studies

10:15 – 10:35 AM | Step 5: Meta-Analysis & Visualization (Theory + Practice)

• Theory: Effect size calculation, heterogeneity, forest plots, subgroup analysis
• Practice: Input sample data into RevMan or JASP → generate forest plot
• Theory: Interpreting results, detecting publication bias

10:35 – 10:50 AM | Step 6: Reporting & Publishing (Theory + Practice)

• Theory: Structuring the manuscript according to PRISMA
• Practice: Draft a short result summary from your sample meta-analysis
• Tips for journal selection and submission

10:50 – 11:00 AM | Wrap-Up & Q&A

• Summary of workflow: Idea → Protocol → Search → Screening → Extraction → Analysis → Publishing
• Questions from participants
• Next steps and resources for independent work

🎯 Who Should Attend?

Medical students, doctors, researchers & healthcare professionals looking to strengthen their research skills.

⚡ Language: English