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November 20, 2012
Advanced Search Techniques for Systematic Reviews, Heath Technology Assessment and Guideline Development
Location: York, UK
Venue: University of York
Date: One Day Course: 3 Individual Dates Confirmed for the
6th March, 20th June and 20th November 2012
http://php.york.ac.uk/inst/yhec/web/training/index.php
Extensive literature searches are the foundation of high quality systematic reviews, health technology assessment (HTA) and guideline development. Developing search strategies to retrieve research evidence from databases and other resources requires a range of knowledge and skills. There are constant challenges to keeping up-to-date with new database features and approaches to achieving efficient searches. Search approaches may need to be adapted depending on the end-product which the search is informing and the resources available. Search approaches increasingly need to be explained to sponsors in terms of the extent to which they are fit-for-purpose.
This new workshop will provide opportunities to learn new techniques, to discuss best approaches, to share insights and to assess variations in current best practice. The workshop will be facilitated by information specialists experienced in literature searching to inform systematic reviews and HTAs and in conducting research into the evidence base for information retrieval. Participants are encouraged to suggest topics / issues in advance for discussion during the workshop.
