Systematic Review

MCR706 module details (masters level) 

Increase your knowledge of systematic review methodology to improve healthcare practice. 

You will consider valid evidence from research, the context in which care is delivered, client preference and professional judgment of the health professional. The core of evidence synthesis is the systematic review of literature of a particular intervention, condition or phenomenon of interest.

With this module you will gain further knowledge of the methods and tools used to appraise and synthesise evidence from research literature and documentary sources. 

This module will:

• examine the nature of evidence and its role in healthcare so you can better understand how evidence transfers into practice,
• enable you to gain hands-on experience using JBI software (SUMARI) to perform a meta-analysis and meta-synthesis of selected studies,
• analyse sample quantitative and qualitative research and expert opinion papers as part of the review process,
• provide you with the opportunity to register as a Joanna Briggs (JBI) accredited systematic reviewer upon successful completion.

Upon completion the learner will be expected to be able to: 

• evaluate the role of systematic reviews in improving healthcare practice,
• critically synthesise evidence from various sources using JBI software,
• identify a relevant review question and develop a protocol for systematic review, 
• utilise the JBI software to facilitate the systematic review process. 

Module dates

8, 9, 29, 30 November 2021. 

The university is following government guidelines on COVID 19 and there is a possibility that some modules may require online delivery. We will keep you informed of any decisions regarding this.

Occasionally delivery dates might be subject to change - always check with the module lead or Professional Development Unit.

Please be aware that all modules run to minimum numbers.

In the event that there are low numbers, this module may be rescheduled to an alternative date.

Some modules are also subject to maximum numbers.

Entry requirements

You will normally be a healthcare professional with a first degree or a related academic degree. BSc (Hons) at 2:2 or above, or European first cycle equivalent. Clinicians without a degree but with appropriate experience may be eligible to apply. Overseas students require IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent required. 

Fees 

Please see our Professional Development module fees page. 

Module lead

The leads for this module are Mr Keith Walker and Professor Mary Hickson.