Evidence Synthesis of Qualitative Research in Europe (ESQUIRE)
The course will follow the systematic review process as it applies, and is adapted to, qualitative evidence syntheses. The Programme Faculty will take participants through the stages of defining and exploring scope, conducting the literature searches, quality assessing studies for inclusion, synthesising data and writing up and presenting the product of the synthesis. Participants will be provided with practical experience of key stages in the review process. The course will conclude on the 8th September with Issues and Challenges for Qualitative Research in Evidence Synthesis (InCQuiRES) a one-day methodological update providing an excellent overview of current developments in qualitative evidence synthesis.
Who will benefit from the course ?
No formal
experience is required, working knowledge of standard
systematic review methods or a background in qualitative
research methods will be an advantage but not essential.
* Qualitative Researchers who want to learn how to synthesise
qualitative research
* Systematic Reviewers who want to learn how to translate
synthesis methods to qualitative data
* PhD Students in topic areas that require substantive review
of qualitative research
* New researchers who want to develop evidence
synthesis/systematic review
* Qualitative systematic reviewers who want to update and
extend their skills and knowledge
Course dates
6th to 8th September 2011
Course Venue
The Edge Conference Centre, Sheffield
Timings
Day 1 - 12.15pm to 5pm
Day 2 - 9.30am to 5pm (course dinner 7pm)
Day 3 - 10am to 3.30pm
Course Faculty
Members of the Cochrane Qualitative Research Methods Group and Experience ScHARR Staff.
Expected Outcomes
By the end of
this programme participants will be able to:
* Describe the main methods of evidence synthesis in terms of
their strengths and weaknesses
* Rehearse the stages of the systematic review process
* Distinguish between aggregative and interpretive approaches
to qualitative evidence synthesis
* Describe the requirements for presenting and disseminating
data
Accommodation and Meals
The course fee
includes two nights single accommodation plus breakfast and
lunch at the Conference Centre.
A conference dinner held in the centre of Sheffield is also
included.
Please note that the accommodation provided is basic student
Halls of Residence. If you would prefer to stay in a local
hotel there is a discount on the course fees of £75 per
person.
If you have any particular dietary or access requirements then
please let us know in advance so that we can make relevant
arrangements.
Fees
£550 per person
including accommodation
£475 per person without accommodation
Bookings
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email : Short Course Unit
Further Information
Contact Us
email : Jacquie Bennett
Tel: +44 222 2968
Fax: +44 222 4095