Workshop – Performing a meta-analysis in health science: main softwares and results. Type Online Dates 08/10/2024 Schedule 17.00h – 19.00h CET Description: The understanding and implementation of evidence synthesis methods are becoming mandatory for professionals of several fields. This workshop aims to provide an overview of the methodological steps for performing meta-analyses after a systematic review. The generation of robust and useful evidence for practice based on a meta-analysis relies on the:  Develop a systematic review first. Appropriate data extraction for meta-analysis. Appropriate software use. Assessment of the methodological quality and risk of bias of primary studies. Quantitative synthesis of the evidence. Interpretation of the results obtained.  Outputs:At the end of this workshop, participants should:  Recognize the different types of meta-analysis. Understand the steps and components to perform a meta-analysis after a systematic review. Assessing if the studies and the data are suitable for a meta-analysis. Be familiar with software for meta-analysis. Understand the results of a meta-analysis.   Dr. Jose L. Gómez-Urquiza  Professor and researcher in nursing at the University of Granada for 10 years. Research on burnout and games applied to health and learning. If you are interested in attending this workshop, please fill in the following contact form: Your name Your surname Affiliation Your email Reason why you wish to attend this workshop I have read and I accept the privacy policy I give my permission for the organization to send me information about this event by email &nbsp All the information will be treated with confidentiality. Do not make any travel arrangements until you receive the official invitation from COST in order to attend this meeting. Δ IMPORTANT: You must join in our COST Action to receive an official invitation for the Workshop. Apply here to join your Working Groups of interest.  

Kick-Off Meeting – Brussels (Belgium) Type Hybrid Dates 09/11/2023 Location Brussels (Belgium) Agenda

Workshop – Advanced methods for evidence synthesis: an introduction to systematic reviews. Type Online Dates 11/07/2024 Schedule 9.00h – 12.00h CET Description: The understanding and implementation of evidence synthesis methods are becoming mandatory for professionals of several fields. This course aims to provide an overview of the methodological steps for performing literature reviews, with a special focus on systematic reviews. The generation of robust and useful evidence for practice relies on the:  The formulation of a research question. Robust search strategies. Appropriate data extraction. Assessment of the methodological quality and risk of bias of primary studies. Qualitative and quantitative synthesis of the evidence. Interpretation of the results obtained.   Outputs: At the end of this seminar, participants should:  Recognize the role and importante of different types of literature reviews as tools for evidence synthesis. Understand the steps and components to perform and report a systematic review. Be familiar with tools to critically appraise studies. Undertand how to identify gaps in the literature within their field of expertise. Dr. Fernanda Stumpf Tonin If you are interested in attending this workshop, please fill in the following contact form: Your name Your surname Affiliation Your email Reason why you wish to attend this workshop I have read and I accept the privacy policy I give my permission for the organization to send me information about this event by email &nbsp All the information will be treated with confidentiality. Do not make any travel arrangements until you receive the official invitation from COST in order to attend this meeting. Δ IMPORTANT: You must join in our COST Action to receive an official invitation for the Workshop. Apply here to join your Working Groups of interest.  

Core Group Meeting and Working Group Meeting – Cork (Ireland) Type Hybrid Dates 20/06/2024 – 21/06/2024 Location Cork (Ireland) If you are interested in attending this meeting, please fill in the following contact form: Deadline: Your name Your surname Affiliation Your email Attend mode —Please choose an option—Online Reason why you wish to attend this meeting I have read and I accept the privacy policy I give my permission for the organization to send me information about this event by email &nbsp All the information will be treated with confidentiality. Do not make any travel arrangements until you receive the official invitation from COST in order to attend this meeting. Δ