TI Methods Speaker Series: Systematic review searching: an overview of best practices & real world experiences

24 Nov 2021 TI Methods Speaker Series: Systematic review searching: an overview of best practices & real world experiences

This presentation provided participants with a comprehensive overview of the systematic review search process.  Current best practices in systematic searching were discussed, including translating clinical questions into PICO search statements, database selection, PRESS peer review, PRISMA-S search reporting, and citation management.  A brief overview of available text-mining tools designed to help with the systematic review search process were also provided. 

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WHEN: Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM PDT [click here to convert to your local time]

WHERE: Offered online using the Zoom platform.

TITLE: Systematic review searching: an overview of best practices & real world experiences

SPEAKER: Rebecca Rishar, MSLS – Senior Medical Librarian, ECRI.

About the speaker: Rebecca Rishar, MSLS, is a Senior Medical Librarian at ECRI, a non-profit healthcare research institute.  As a Senior Medical Librarian, Ms. Rishar regularly conducts literature searches for both rapid review and systematic review projects covering a wide variety of healthcare topics, specifically focusing on the efficacy and safety of devices and procedures.  She has also supported a wide range of systematic review projects for clients such as the US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the Veteran’s Administration and Department of Defense.  Ms. Rishar holds a master’s of library science degree from Clarion University.

About the TI Methods Speaker Series: The TI Methods Speaker Series are offered free of charge and everyone is welcome. The event is held at noon on the last Wednesday of each month. During the COVID-19 pandemic, while physical distancing measures are in effect, the TI Methods Speaker Series are offered via videoconference. The presentations are recorded and the video recordings are posted online. Click here to view the scheduled topics for 2021 and click here to view a list of TI Methods Speaker Series talks offered in 2020.