Mini course · Intermediate level
Systematic Reviews Explained
Understand how evidence is gathered, assessed and combined, and how to read or plan a review.
What is Systematic Reviews Explained?
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses sit near the top of the evidence hierarchy and inform guidelines worldwide. They use explicit, reproducible methods to find, appraise and synthesise all relevant studies on a question. This course covers review types, protocols and registration, search strategies, study selection, risk of bias assessment, data extraction, meta-analysis and forest plots, certainty of evidence and reporting standards.
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Lessons
- 5
- Level
- Intermediate
- Format
- Online, self-paced
What you'll be able to do
- Distinguish systematic reviews from narrative and scoping reviews
- Describe the elements of a review protocol
- Explain how comprehensive search strategies are built
- Interpret a forest plot from a meta-analysis
- Explain how certainty of evidence is graded
- Identify the reporting standards for systematic reviews
Who this course is for
Course content
5 lessons · 1.5 hours total · free preview available
1Types of Reviews
16 minFree preview· Course content
Types of Reviews
Systematic, scoping, rapid and narrative reviews.
2Protocol and Searching
20 min· Course content
Protocol and Searching
Available after you enroll.
3Selection and Bias
18 min· Course content
Selection and Bias
Available after you enroll.
4Meta-Analysis Made Clear
20 min· Course content
Meta-Analysis Made Clear
Available after you enroll.
5Certainty and Reporting
16 min· Course content
Certainty and Reporting
Available after you enroll.
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Issued: on completion
How it works
- Finish all 5 lessons at your own pace.
- Get your digital credential with a unique ID.
- Share it — employers can verify it at aihcm.us.
Questions people ask
Will I be able to do a systematic review after this course?
You will understand the process and be able to plan one, ideally with an experienced team and an information specialist.
Is statistics required for meta-analysis?
The course explains concepts; performing meta-analysis requires statistical software and support.
What is a scoping review?
A review that maps the available evidence on a broad topic rather than answering a narrow question.
Should I take Critical Appraisal first?
Yes, it is recommended.