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Archive for ESQUIRE Methods Workshop on Qualitative Evidence Synthesis (Sept 2009)
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* The second ESQUIRE Methods Workshop on Qualitative Evidence Synthesis is being held at the Edge, Sheffield (ESQUIRE10) from Tuesday 7 September 2010-Thursday 9 September 2010 in Sheffield, UK. *
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This is a site to support the Evidence Synthesis of QUalItative Research in Europe (ESQUIRE) Methods Workshop on Qualitative Evidence Synthesis [Co-ordinated by the Cochrane Qualitative Research Methods Group]
ESQUIRE09 15th-17th September 2009
Overview of the course:
This course was designed to provide participants with a state-of-the art perspective on the methodology of qualitative systematic reviews (qualitative evidence syntheses). It focused on methods featured in the guidance of the Cochrane Qualitative Research Methods Group but also incorporates a broader perspective on available methods of qualitative synthesis.
The Course was delivered for:
- Qualitative Researchers who want to learn how to synthesise qualitative research
- Systematic Reviewers who want to learn how to translate synthesis methods to qualitative data
- PhD Students in topic areas that will require substantive review of qualitative research
- New researchers who want to develop evidence synthesis/systematic review
- Qualitative systematic reviewers who want to update and extend their skills and knowledge
Expected outcomes of this Programme:
By the end of this programme participants were able to:
- Describe the main methods of evidence synthesis in terms of their strengths and weaknesses
- Rehearse the stages of the systematic review process, specifically in relation to the methodological challenges associated with synthesis of qualitative evidence
- Distinguish between aggregative and interpretive approaches to qualitative evidence synthesis
- Identify circumstances under which framework analysis or grounded theory-based approaches to synthesis are most appropriate
- Describe the requirements for presenting data and disseminating the findings of qualitative evidence syntheses, both as standard-alone reviews and when integrating with the outputs of quantitative systematic reviews.
Overview of content:
The course followed the main steps of the systematic review process as it applies, and is adapted to, qualitative evidence syntheses. The Programme Faculty took 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 was 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 were provided with an overview of current methods of qualitative evidence synthesis together with practical experience of key stages in the review process.
Pre course requirements
No formal experience was required. A working knowledge of standard systematic review methods was an advantage – alternatively participants found it helpful to read Systematic Reviews: CRD’s guidance for undertaking reviews in health care (http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/crd/systematic_reviews_book.htm) prior to the course. A background in qualitative research methodologies was advantageous but is not essential .
Venue
The Workshop was held in Halifax Conference Centre, Sheffield
Overview of Course Structure:
Day One
13:00 p.m. – 16:30 p.m. - Introduction and Overview plus Focusing the Question and Searching
Day Two
09:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m - Data Extraction and Quality Assessment
13:30 p.m. – 16:30 p.m. - Analysis and Synthesis
Day Three
09:30 a.m. – 13:00 p.m - Data Presentation, Integration and Dissemination plus Summary of Workshop, Discussion and Questions
13:00 Depart
Day One – Tuesday 15th September 13:00 p.m. – 16:30 p.m. Overview, Focusing the Question and Searching
13:00 Introduction and Overview
Mr Andrew Booth
13:30 Focusing the Question
Mr Andrew Booth
14:15 Searching – The Basics (Sources & Strategies)
Ms Angie Rees
Draft Guidance on Literature Searching
Beginners Exercise
15:30 Searching – Filters & Supplementary Methods
Ms Angie Rees
Advanced Exercise
Day Two - Wednesday 16th September 2009 09:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Data Extraction and Quality Assessment
09:30 a.m. Challenges of Data Extraction
Dr Myfanwy Lloyd-Jones
09:50 a.m. Data Extraction Practical
Dr Myfanwy Lloyd-Jones
Data Extraction Form
11:15 a.m. Quality Assessment - Practical
Mr Andrew Booth & Dr Myfanwy Lloyd-Jones
13:30 p.m. – 16:30 p.m. Analysis and Synthesis
13:30 Challenges of Synthesis: Case Study of Contraception Review
Professor Jane Noyes
14:45 Synthesis Practical
Dr Chris Carroll
Framework Approach
Thematic Synthesis Approach
Day Three – 09:30 a.m. – 13:00 p.m. Data Presentation, Integration and Dissemination
09:30 Data Presentation
Mr Andrew Booth
10:00 Integrating Your Data Practical
Mr Andrew Booth
Synthesising Qualitative & Quantitative Data
Integration Exercise
10:45 Writing Up and Dissemination
Mr Andrew Booth
11:30 Methodological Challenges
Mr Andrew Booth & Professor Jane Noyes
12:20 Summary of Workshop, Discussion and Questions
Mr Andrew Booth & Professor Jane Noyes
12:45 The Way Forward – Taking Your Interest Further
Professor Jane Noyes
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Further Information
Email: Andrew Booth
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