Introduction to Systematic Reviews
To learn about the requirements for a systematic review and how it differs from other types of reviews, take the Introduction to Systematic Reviews course.
Beginner
Online
6 WeeksQuick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Introduction to Systematic Reviews certification course is for Stanford Medicine community members. You will need a valid Stanford login to access some of the course content. The programme aims to facilitate more meaningful and productive consultations between librarians and members of the Stanford Medicine community, interested in conducting systematic reviews.
The Introduction to Systematic Reviews training programme begins by defining the requirements for a systematic review and comparing systematic review methodologies with other types of reviews. It then discusses why there must be protocols to determine whether someone has already undertaken/completed a systematic review of the topic you are interested in. Students interested in exploring systematic reviews will gain relevant skills from the course.
The Introduction to Systematic Reviews certification syllabus will introduce you to tools for supporting an organised, systematic review project. There is also an extensive discussion about why/how librarians collaborate on these reviews. You will also learn how to search for systematic reviews in three commonly used databases: CINAHL, EMBASE, and PubMed.
The Highlights
- Six-week course
- Self-paced learning
- Transcripts in English
- Two-three hours weekly
- Stanford University programme
- Assessments throughout the course
- Introductory programme in Medicine
- For Members of the Stanford Medicine community
- Valid Stanford login required to access some of the course content
Programme Offerings
- Stanford University programme
- Learn for Free
- Introductory programme in Medicine
- Online Course
- assessments
- video lectures
- Transcripts in English
- Stanford Medicine community
- Six-week Course
- Valid Stanford login required
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability |
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| no |
Eligibility Criteria
The Introduction to Systematic Reviews programme is for Stanford Medicine community members. You will need a valid Stanford login to access some of the course content. Besides that, all you need is an interest in learning about systematic reviews.
What you will learn
After completing the Introduction to Systematic Reviews online course, learners should be able to:
- Define a systematic review
- Understand all the different facets of question development
- Use software tools that help facilitate the systematic review process
- Search for systematic reviews on a given topic in EMBASE and PubMed
- Adhere to different resource guidelines while conducting a systematic review
- Compare the distinguishing features of a systematic review with other types of reviews
Who it is for
The Systematic Reviews certification course is for the Stanford Medicine community members.
Admission Details
Step 1: You can access the Introduction to Systematic Reviews course page on edX’s via the link below: https://www.edx.org/learn/medicine/stanford-university-introduction-to-systematic-reviews
Step 2: Click on the ‘Enroll’ button to initiate the process.
Step 3: First, you need to create an edX account. To do that, enter your details or use your existing Google/Microsoft/Facebook/Apple account. If you are already registered with edX, click on the ‘Sign in’ button.
Step 4: Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the verification process and start learning.
Application Details
Filling out an application form is not required. You only need to create an account on edX by entering your full name, country/region of residence, email address and creating a public username and a password.
The Syllabus
Instructors
Stanford Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
No. You will need a valid Stanford login to access some of the course content.
Going through the text articles embedded in the modules in full is the most time-intensive part of the programme.
You will learn about the guidelines issued by institutions like the National Academy of Medicine (previously known as the Institute of Medicine), Cochrane Collaboration, and the Joanna Briggs Institute.
Learners will learn to search for systematic reviews in three commonly used databases: CINAHL, EMBASE, and PubMed.
Throughout the course, there are small assessments to encourage reflection and reinforce the concepts learnt.