Conducting a Mixed Methods Systematic Review and Searching the Evidence Base Course 2027Info Location Contact More Info Event Information
DescriptionLeeds Mixed Method Systematic Review online courses Mixed methods systematic reviews combine qualitative and quantitative evidence to tackle complex health and public health questions. These approaches are vital for understanding why interventions work differently for different people in different situations. Join our expert-led online courses to deepen your skills in mixed methods synthesis and evidence searching.
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ContactBook by 12th February 2027 To book: d.l.womersley@leeds.ac.uk For info: j.m.wright@leeds.ac.uk More InformationCourse 1: Conducting a Mixed Methods Systematic Review What you'll gain: • A clear understanding of the purpose and value of mixed methods reviews. • Practical knowledge of a range of integration techniques for qualitative and quantitative research. Schedule: • Optional Intro: 25th February, 13:30–14:30 (UTC) • Live Sessions: 4th, 8th, 11th & 15th March, 13:30–16:00 (UTC)
Course 2: Searching the Evidence Base What you'll gain: • Knowledge of best practice search strategies for mixed methods reviews. • Hands-on experience with developing structured systematic searches, search filters, CLUSTER searching, grey literature, and managing large reference sets. Schedule: • Optional Intro: 16th March, 13:30–14:30 (UTC) • Live Sessions: 19th & 23rd March, 13:30–16:00 (UTC)
Course Format • Pre-recorded lectures (1–1.5 hours) to watch before each live session. • Interactive live sessions with group work, breakout discussions, practical tasks, and recordings of sessions. • Literature search and EndNote instructional workbooks (course 2 only).
Who should attend? Review Course:
Searching Course: Suitable for all levels. Some sessions are tailored to both beginners and experienced searchers, providing core skill and optional advance skills development.
Meet the Experts Professor Katy Sutcliffe (UCL) Associate Director Evidence for Policy and Practice Information and Coordination Centre (EPPI-Centre);Deputy Director NIHR London-York PRP Reviews Facility; and Co-convener of the Cochrane Qualitative & Implementation Methods Group. Katy specialises in developing methods for research synthesis, for qualitative and mixed methods reviews. UCL facilitators: Dr Meena Khatwa, Dr Gillian Stokes, Dr Preethy D'Souza & Dr Michelle Richardson
Judy Wright (University of Leeds) Associate Professor, leads the AUHE Evidence Synthesis team. Judy has expertise in information retrieval for systematic reviews and realist synthesis.
Natalie King (University of Leeds) Information Specialist with expertise in finding evidence for systematic reviews, and mixed methods reviews including realist syntheses.
Guest Speakers: Professor Joanne Greenhalgh (University of Leeds) is a social research methodologist applying realist methods to healthcare evaluation. Joanne has expertise in realist syntheses.
Professor Helen Elsey (University of York) is a professor in global public health. Helen has published a NIHR-PHR funded mixed methods review with the Campbell Collaboration.
Fees • Both Courses (8 sessions): £900 (General admission) / £750 (University of Leeds staff/students) • Review Course (5 sessions): £720 / £600 • Searching Course (3 sessions): £180 / £150
Book by 12th February 2027 To book: d.l.womersley@leeds.ac.uk For info: j.m.wright@leeds.ac.uk | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
