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This is a site to support the Evidence Synthesis of QUalItative Research in Europe (ESQUIRE) Methods Workshops on Qualitative Evidence Synthesis [Co-ordinated by the Cochrane Qualitative Research & Implementation Methods Group]
This course is designed to provide participants with a state-of-the art perspective on the methodology of qualitative systematic reviews (qualitative evidence syntheses). It will focus on methods that feature in the forthcoming guidance of the Cochrane Qualitative Research Methods Group but will also incorporate a broader perspective on available methods of qualitative synthesis.
By the end of this programme participants will be able to:
The course will follow the main steps of the systematic review process as it applies, and is adapted to, qualitative evidence syntheses. The Programme Faculty will take participants through the stages of defining and exploring scope, conducting the literature searches, quality assessing studies for inclusion, synthesising data and writing up and presenting the product of the synthesis. The emphasis will be on those aspects of methods that either relate specifically to qualitative evidence synthesis or that need to be translated or adapted in order to meet new methodological challenges. Participants will be provided with an excellent overview of current methods of qualitative evidence synthesis together with practical experience of key stages in the review process.
No formal experience is required. A working knowledge of standard systematic review methods will be an advantage – alternatively participants would find it helpful to read Systematic Reviews: CRD’s guidance for undertaking reviews in healthcare (http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/crd/systematic_reviews_book.htm) prior to the course. A background in qualitative research methodologies would be advantageous but is not essential .
The Halifax Conference Centre, Sheffield, S10 3ER
10am - 4pm (Course Evening Dinner at approximately 7pm)
Day One - Combined Powerpoint
10 am Introduction and Overview
10:20 Practical Exercise - Readers’ Guide to Qualitative Evidence Synthesis
10:50 Where to Start: Choosing a Topic and Focusing Your Question
Mini Exercise – Focusing Your Own Question
11:00-11:15 BREAK
11:25 Writing Your Protocol and Planning Your Review
Practical – Using PubMed PubReminer to plan and scope your review
Article - Butler (2016) - Writing Your Protocol for a Qualitative Evidence Synthesis
11:55 Issues and Challenges about Sampling
12:15 Lunch
13:00 Searching for Qualitative Evidence (Part One) - Sources and Strategies - Helen Woods <Powerpoint>
Mini Exercise – Identifying Qualitative Keywords
13:45 Searching and Sifting for Qualitative Evidence (Part Two) - Using Filters & Supplementary Methods
Practical – Using PubMed Health Services Research Qualitative Filters
ISSG Filters Site - Filters to Identify Qualitative Research
McMaster Hedges Site - Qualitative Hedges
15:00 Break
15:15-15:45 Practical – Selecting Studies
Sample Excel Dropdown Menus <Excel>
Day One - Study Selection - Google Drive Exercise https://drive.google.com/open?id=1u9oJIqFKzkWVpjwHptQrWS-D2EqUx03XZjce8CgspNA
15:45 Feedback and Questions
16:00 Close
Day Two - Combined Powerpoint
09:00 What is Data and Where is it Found? Fiona Campbell
09:20 Practical - Data Extraction - Google Drive Exercise https://drive.google.com/open?id=1rL5XZSTJh_6Kf9o_YNjABMwdTuEtJrQf5h25TgB4pa4
10:00 Choosing Your Checklist
10:20-11:30 Practical – Quality Assessment (including Refreshments 10:45 - 11:00) -
- Google Drive Exercise https://drive.google.com/open?id=1vEHpBO5S6jV0uxdcn4-nCwX3Yten6Fg8rztOy2k1_DI
Video <YouTube>
Critical Appraisal Form <Word>
QUART - Quality of Reporting Tool
11:30 Issues and Challenges about Quality Assessment
Video Presentation - Quality Assessment, Karin Hannes, Cochrane QIMG Co-convenor
Video <YouTube>
Slides <Powerpoint>
12:00-12:45 Lunch
12:45 Choosing Your Method of Qualitative Synthesis
Report - Guidance on Choosing the Appropriate Method of Synthesis (INTEGRATE-HTA) <pdf>
13:10 -14:15 Practical - Developing Descriptive Themes
14:15 – 15:00 Practical - Generating Analytical Themes
15:00 Break
15:15-15:45 Issues and Challenges about Synthesis
Booth A & Carroll C (2015) -How to build up the actionable knowledge base: the role of ‘best fit’ framework synthesis for studies of improvement in healthcare
15:45 Feedback and Questions
16:00 Close
Day Two - Combined Powerpoint
09:00 Using Theory to Inform Your Synthesis and Analysis
09:30 Practical Session: On Theory and Frameworks
Demystifying theory and its use in improvement - Davidoff (2015)
Searching for Theories - Booth A (2016) - Systematic searching for theory to inform systematic reviews: is it feasible? Is it desirable?
Choosing Theories - Candidate Models <Powerpoint>
11:00 Coffee Break
11:15 Presenting Your Data
12:15 Lunch
13:00 Using CERQual and Making Recommendations - Megan Wainwright
14:00 Writing Up and Reporting Standards
14:45 Questions, Feedback and Conclusion
15:00 Depart
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Seers 2012 What is a qualitative synthesis.pdf
Snilstveit et al (2012) Narrative approaches.pdf
Tong 2014 A guide to reading and using systematic reviews.pdf
Cochrane Handbook - Chapter 20: Qualitative research and Cochrane reviews. Noyes J, Popay J, Pearson A, Hannes K and Booth A on behalf of the Cochrane Qualitative Research Methods Group. Copyright © 2008 The Cochrane Collaboration.
Cochrane Qualitative Evidence Synthesis Register
Cochrane Qualitative & Implementation Methods Group
First Ever Qualitative Cochrane Review
Cochrane QIMG Anniversary Article
Realist synthesis protocols:
Protocol: a realist review of user fee exemption policies for health services in Africa
Tools to Assist Qualitative Reviewers
Noyes J, Booth A, Cargo M, Flemming K, Garside R, Hannes K, Harden A, Harris J, Lewin S, Pantoja T, Thomas J. Cochrane Qualitative and Implementation Methods Group guidance series-paper 1: introduction. J Clin Epidemiol. 2018 May;97:35-38. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2017.09.025.
Harris JL, Booth A, Cargo M, Hannes K, Harden A, Flemming K, Garside R, Pantoja T, Thomas J, Noyes J. Cochrane Qualitative and Implementation Methods Group guidance series-paper 2: methods for question formulation, searching, and protocol development for qualitative evidence synthesis. J Clin Epidemiol. 2018 May;97:39-48. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2017.10.023. Epub 2017 Dec 15. PubMed PMID: 29248725.
Noyes J, Booth A, Flemming K, Garside R, Harden A, Lewin S, Pantoja T, Hannes K, Cargo M, Thomas J. Cochrane Qualitative and Implementation Methods Group guidance series-paper 3: methods for assessing methodological limitations, data extraction and synthesis, and confidence in synthesized qualitative findings. J Clin Epidemiol. 2018 May;97:49-58. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2017.06.020. Epub 2017 Dec 13. PubMed PMID: 29247700.
Cargo M, Harris J, Pantoja T, Booth A, Harden A, Hannes K, Thomas J, Flemming K, Garside R, Noyes J. Cochrane Qualitative and Implementation Methods Group guidance series-paper 4: methods for assessing evidence on intervention implementation. J Clin Epidemiol. 2018 May;97:59-69. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2017.11.028. Epub 2017 Dec 7. PubMed PMID: 29223325.
Harden A, Thomas J, Cargo M, Harris J, Pantoja T, Flemming K, Booth A, Garside R, Hannes K, Noyes J. Cochrane Qualitative and Implementation Methods Group guidance series-paper 5: methods for integrating qualitative and implementation evidence within intervention effectiveness reviews. J Clin Epidemiol. 2018 May;97:70-78. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2017.11.029. Epub 2017 Dec 11. PubMed PMID: 29242095.
Flemming K, Booth A, Hannes K, Cargo M, Noyes J. Cochrane Qualitative and Implementation Methods Group guidance series-paper 6: reporting guidelines for qualitative, implementation, and process evaluation evidence syntheses. J Clin Epidemiol. 2018 May;97:79-85. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2017.10.022. Epub 2017 Dec 6. PubMed PMID: 29222060.
CRD Undertaking Systematic Reviews - Chapter 6 on Incorporating qualitative evidence in or alongside effectiveness reviews
Exemplar: 'Medication career' or 'Moral career'? The two sides of managing antidepressants: A metaethnography of patients' experience of antidepressants
In A Nutshell series
1. Best Fit Framework Synthesis
An Archive of the materials from ESQUIRE2009; ESQUIRE2010; ESQUIRE2011; ESQUIRE2012; ESQUIRE2013; ESQUIRE2014 ESQUIRE2015 ESQUIRE2016 ESQUIRE2017 is also available.