An exciting new initiative by Bloomberg Nursing, aimed at developing new nursing research skills, provides an opportunity to learn and understand how to conduct a Cochrane Review through the Bloomberg Nursing Research Educational Sessions (RED). The Faculty will host three webinars being led by the Cochrane Canada Centre, on Thursday June 6, 2013, Thursday June 13, 2013 and Thursday June 20, 2013 and will spend an hour dissecting the world of Cochrane Reviews, followed by a facilitated discussion led by one of our faculty experts. The seminars will focus on:
COCHRANE 101: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE COCHRANE COLLABORATION
Thursday, June 6, 2013, Room 270 Webinar: 12 – 1 p.m.
Facilitated Discussion: 1 – 1:30 PM led by: Dr. Ellen Hodnett
Who was Cochrane? What is the Collaboration? And what are systematic reviews? This detailed seminar will provide valuable insight into an international network that helps healthcare providers, policy-makers, patients, their advocates, and caregivers make well-informed decisions about health and health care. Hear how nearly 30,000 contributors work together to prepare, update, and disseminate Cochrane Reviews – and learn how you can join us!
THE STEPS OF A COCHRANE REVIEW: AN OVERVIEW
Thursday, June 13, 2013, Room 270 Webinar: 12 – 1 p.m.
Facilitated Discussion: 1 – 1:30 PM led by: Dr. Ellen Hodnett
What makes Cochrane Reviews different from other systematic reviews? Who-and what-is involved in the process? This second seminar is an introduction to the steps of a Cochrane Review and gives practical tips for getting your review underway.
LET’S START AT THE VERY BEGINNING: GETTING THE QUESTION RIGHT FOR YOUR COCHRANE REVIEW
Thursday, June, 20 2013, Room 270 Webinar: 12 – 1 p.m.
Facilitated Discussion: 1 – 1:30 PM led by: Dr. Louise Rose
A strong, clear question gives your Cochrane Review the foundation it needs: it informs your search strategy, narrows your focus, and provides the framework for your team’s work. The final seminar shows what questions are answered in Cochrane Reviews and covers the key components of a good research question. As we work through sample questions, you’re invited to share your research topic as an example.
To register for any of the seminars, either to attend in person or via the webcast, please contact research.nursing@utoronto.ca or 416.978.8533