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Medicine Subject Guides: Systematic review week 2024

Systematic Review Week 2024

Systematic Review Week 2024

The HKU Libraries is delighted to announce the upcoming Systematic Review Week, a dedicated event aimed at enhancing research skills and promoting evidence-based practice. Whether you are a seasoned scholar or an eager learner, this week promises valuable insights and collaborative opportunities.

 

Seminars:

Introduction of Systematic Review

Date: 16 September 2024 (Monday)
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Hong Kong Time
Venue: Online via Zoom
Target Audience: HKU staff & students
Speaker: Dr. Wilson Tang (Assistant Medical Librarian, HKU Libraries)

Descriptions:

This course offers a concise overview of systematic reviews, covering key principles and methodologies. Participants will learn to formulate research questions, develop search strategies, and assess study quality. The course will also explore the integration of AI tools to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of systematic reviews. Ideal for researchers, students, and professionals seeking foundational skills in systematic reviews.

Video Recording (SSO login requested) | Course Material

Covidence 101 Training

Date: 17 September 2024 (Tuesday)
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Hong Kong Time
Venue: Online via Zoom
Target Audience: HKU staff & students
Guest Speaker: Dr. Tenber Grota (RN, PGDipHSC, MMgt(HSM), PhD(c), Community Manager - Asia Pacific Region, Covidence)

Descriptions:

The Covidence 101 patron webinar includes a live demo providing an overview of the systematic review workflow and showcases some of our most popular features:
✔️ Settings
✔️ Importing
✔️ Title and Abstract Screening
✔️ Full Text Review
✔️ Extraction 2.0
✔️ Export
✔️ PRISMA
You’ll also get tips and tricks to jumpstart your progress, as well as the opportunity to get your specific questions answered.

Video Recording (SSO login requested) | Course Material

Master Systematic Review

Date: 19 September 2024 (Thursday)
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Hong Kong Time
Venue: Online via Zoom
Target Audience: HKU staff & students
Guest Speaker: Dr. Ishanka Weerasekara (PhD, Lecturer. Federation University in Melbourne, Australia)

Descriptions:

In this course, we delve into the essential role of systematic reviews within research and evidence synthesis. We explore various types of systematic reviews, emphasizing their distinct methodologies and applications. Additionally, we critically examine the key differentiators between scoping reviews and systematic reviews.

 

Prerequisites:

Register an account in Karger Campus and enroll in the online course 08. How to Conduct a Systematic Review:

https://lib.hku.hk/sites/all/files/files/course_material/2024-2025_Systematic-Review-Week_Karger-Campus-Register-Protocol.pdf

Video Recording (SSO login requested) | Course Materials

Ovid MEDLINE and EMBASE for Systematic Review at the University of Hong Kong

Date: 20 September 2024 (Friday)
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Hong Kong Time
Venue: Online via Zoom
Target Audience: HKU staff & students
Guest Speaker: Mr. Allan Finn (Senior Training Consultant, Training – Customer Success & Enablement, Ovid – Health Research)

Descriptions:

Using the Ovid MEDLINE or EMBASE database for research, including the Mapping and TermFinder tools and searching keywords. Using Limits and Clinical filters to narrow results and saving and output options. Multidatabase searching

Video Recording (SSO login requested) | Course Material

Ovid databases for Medicine or Nursing at the University of Hong Kong

Date: 20 September 2024 (Friday)
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm Hong Kong Time
Venue: Online via Zoom
Target Audience: HKU staff & students
Guest Speaker: Mr. Allan Finn (Senior Training Consultant, Training – Customer Success & Enablement, Ovid – Health Research)

Descriptions:

Using the Ovid databases for medical and nursing topics across many databases and sources

Video Recording (SSO login requested) | Course Material

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Contact Info:
Yu Chun Keung Medical Library
21 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam
Hong Kong, China
Tel: 3917-9215
Fax: 2855-9343
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