Conducting a Mixed Methods Systematic Review and Searching the Evidence Base Course- March 2026

Leeds 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.
Course 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: 3rd March, 13:30–14:30 (UTC
• Live Sessions: 5th, 10th, 13th & 18th March, 13:30–16:00
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: 19th March, 13:30–14:30
• Live Sessions: 24th & 27th March, 13:30–16:00
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).