Rapid evidence reviews have emerged as a key form of evidence synthesis in the COVID-19 response, but they have limitations. Join us for a hands-on, informal sessions for healthcare consumers (patients, carers and the public) to learn:

• why rapid reviews are a valuable tool,

• how rapid reviews are conducted,

• what to look for to judge if you can trust the result.

• how to provide feedback to reviewers

These 90-minute, free sessions will take a small group discussion-based approach to understanding rapid reviews, and the strengths and limitations of their findings. Participants will be expected to read the session’s article in advance and be open to engaging in a discussion on the topic.

Host

The sessions will be led by Emily Clark, Knowledge Broker with the National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools, McMaster University, Canada.

Who should attend?

This online workshop is suitable for:

• healthcare consumers (patients, carers and the public) with an interest in understanding rapid systematic reviews

• consumer (patient, carer and public) peer reviewers of rapid and other systematic reviewers

• consumer (patient, carer and public) members of author teams for rapid and other systematic reviews

Online Journal Club basics

Our goal is to have very interactive 90-minute sessions, so the group will be fairly small, and everyone is encouraged to participate.

Remember, you do not need to be correct – we are all here to learn! But we ask that you be willing to share your opinions and judgements with other participants.

Preparation for Session:

1. Read the featured article which will be shared with you before the session.

2. Read through the critical appraisal tool: CASP Tool for Systematic Reviews: https://casp-uk.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/CASP-Systematic-Review-Checklist-2018_fillable-form.pdf

We will send you information in good time for your session.

Online Journal Club – What Makes a Good Rapid Review?