Introduction to Systematic Review Searching Workshop
Geoffrey and Robyn Health Sciences Library
University of Alberta
Last Updated Dec 1, 2023
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Welcome! This is an asynchronous version of the Introduction to Systematic Review Searching Workshop offered by the John W. Scott Health Sciences Library. The workshop consists of 14 modules which begin with the introduction of systematic review searching as the data gathering phase of the systematic review methodology and end with documenting your search for publication in a systematic review paper.
This workshop is presented by Sandy Campbell and Maria Tan, librarians and expert searchers.
For questions about the workshop, please e-mail us at spbrhelp[at]ualberta.ca
Module 1 Introduction and Preparation
Module 1 Introduction and Preparation
Module 1 Introduction & Preparation
Introduces basic concepts in Systematic Review Searching
3:09 minutes
Module 1 (2020-03-27 at 15:05 GMT-7)1 Transcript.pdfModule 2 What is a Systematic Review
Module 2 What is a Systematic Review
Module 2 What is a Systematic Review?
Answers the question: "What is a systematic review?" Introduces the PRISMA flow diagram.
7:32 minutes
Module 2 What is a Systematic Review?PRISMA 2009 flow diagram.pdfModule 3 Preparing Your Search Strategy Using PICOS
Module 3 Preparing Your Search Strategy Using PICOS
Module 3 Preparing Your Search Strategy Using PICOS
Helps you begin structuring your search by converting your research question into searchable concepts using the PICOS form.
6:02 minutes
Module 3 Structuring Your Search Using PICOSCopy of PICO Form_2019.docxModule 3 Transcript.pdfModule 4 Continues Structured Search Development, Introducing Boolean Circles and Conceptual Synonyms
Module 4 Continues Structured Search Development, Introducing Boolean Circles and Conceptual Synonyms
Module 4 Continues structured search development, introducing Boolean Circles and conceptual synonyms.
5.36 minutes
Module 4 no captions (2020-04-03 at 13:12 GMT-7)Circles_Diagram_2020__PDF.pdfModule 5 Structured Searching Format
Module 5 Structured Searching Format
Module 5 Structured Searching Format
Introduces search structure and syntax
6:58 minutes
Module 5 Structured Search FormatModule 5 Transcript.pdfModule 6 Structured Searching in Ovid MEDLINE
Module 6 Structured Searching in Ovid MEDLINE
Module 6 Structured Searching in Ovid MEDLINE
Demonstrates how to execute a structured search in Ovid Medline
21:43 minutes
Module 6 slides version (2020-04-15 at 16:51 GMT-7)Module 6 Transcript.pdfModule 6A Saving A search Strategy in Ovid MEDLINE
Module 6A Saving A search Strategy in Ovid MEDLINE
Module 6A Saving a Search Strategy in Ovid MEDLINE
Demonstrates how to save a search strategy
4:08 minutes
Module 6A Saving a Search StrategyModule 6A Transcript.pdfModule 7 Searching Using Filters and Hedges
Module 7 Searching Using Filters and Hedges
Module 7 Searching Using Filters and Hedges
Introduces using search filters, or executable searches for subjects with difficult, complex, dispersed or voluminous terminology
3:36 minutes
Module 7 Using Search Filters and HedgesModule 8 Searching Other Resources
Module 8 Searching Other Resources
Module 8 Searching Other Resources
Reviews the kinds of resources that are used in systematic review searching.
11:22 minutes
Module 9 Which Other Databases Should I SearchModule 9 Transcript.pdfSearching Syntax Guide for Common Database Platforms 2020.pdfModule 9 Searching CINAHL
Module 9 Searching CINAHL
Module 9 Searching CINAHL
Demonstrates searching in EBSCO CINAHL
10:47 minutes
Module 10 Searching CINAHLModule 10 Using Covidence Systematic Review Software
Module 10 Using Covidence Systematic Review Software
Module 10 Using Covidence Systematic Review Software
Demonstrates the use of Covidence systematic review software for preparing your review.
6:01 minutes
Module 11 Covidence.mp4Module 11 Transcript.pdfModule 11 Cited Reference Searching
Module 11 Cited Reference Searching
Module 11 Cited Reference Searching
Discusses searching cited references to find other studies for your review
7.03 minutes
Module 12 Searching for Cited/Citing ReferencesModule 12 Documenting Your Search
Module 12 Documenting Your Search
Module 12 Documenting Your Search
Reviews documenting a search in a systematic review publication.
7.03 minutes
Module 13 Documenting Your Search for PublicationModule 13 Who is an Author?
Module 13 Who is an Author?
Module 13 Who is an Author? Addresses authorship, co-authorship and order of authors for a systematic review project.
2.43 minutes
Module 14 Who is an Author?Who is an Author.pdfWorkshop Evaluation
Workshop Evaluation
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