Doctoral Course FHV0002

Systematic Review, Meta-Synthesis and Meta-Analysis

7.5  Credits
Third Cycle
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Starts week 46, 2025

This course will provide an overview of evidence synthesis and positioning of systematic review methodology, including philosophical perspectives and the use of systematic reviews to inform policy and practice. During the course students will develop appropriate research aims and questions for systematic reviews. Key methods and sources for systematic searches of published and unpublished material, and appropriate tools for data extraction will be covered. Students will develop knowledge into different perspectives concerning quality appraisal and frameworks for assessing quantitative and qualitative studies. The course will also cover how to analyse and synthesise quantitative (e.g., meta analysis) and/or qualitative (e.g., meta synthesis) data and how to evaluate systematic review findings using GRADE and CERQual. At the end of the course students will be expected to present a systematic review protocol, relevant to their own PhD/research projects.
Starts and ends:
week 46, 2025 - week 4, 2026
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Flexible (Falun)
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
Swedish
Entry Qualifications :
  • Eligible students are those who fulfil the general requirements for PhD studies. Students must be familiar with the basics of qualitative and quantitative research before joining the course.
Application Code:
HTVV3P2S
Online Education
Computer Skills:

Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.

Computer Capacity:

Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).

Means of Education:

Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.

How may we help you?

If you are interested in courses we offer at the doctoral level, please contact Märet Brunnstedt, Coordinator, Doctoral Studies.

Course Coordinator
Maria Unbeck
Maria Unbeck