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Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review: Basic Program

University of Palermo

Associate Professor in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, University of Palermo

Professor King Saud University

Main Areas of Interest

Introduction to systematic reviews and meta-analysis
Designing and conducting a literature search
Data extraction and study selection
Assessing study quality and bias
Using tools like RevMan, Excel, and reference management software
Interpreting the results of systematic reviews

Techniques You Will Learn

Research question formulation and protocol development
Designing literature search strategies using academic databases
Systematic study selection and data extraction methods
Using RevMan for managing systematic reviews
Evaluating the quality of studies and understanding bias
Reading and writing systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Creating visualizations like forest plots using RevMan

Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis

Definition and importance
Differences from other review types
Steps in conducting a systematic review
Formulating a research question and developing a protocol

Module 2: Literature Search

Designing a literature search strategy
Using databases and managing references

Module 3: Data Extraction

Screening and selecting studies
Data extraction methods and tools

Module 4: Assessing Study Quality and Risk of Bias

Understanding study quality and risk of bias
Tools for assessing study quality (e.g., Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool, ROBINS-I)
Conducting quality assessments
Addressing and managing bias in systematic reviews

Module 5: How to read and interpret the results of a systematic review

Tips to read a systematic review
Tips to write a meta-analysis

Major Publications

Dietary Fiber and Health Outcomes

Title: Dietary fiber and health outcomes: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Summary: This study is an umbrella review of systematic reviews with meta-analyses of observational studies on the impact of dietary fiber on various health outcomes.
Publication: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2018.

Vitamin K Antagonists' Use and Fracture Risk

Title: Vitamin K antagonists' use and fracture risk: results from a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluate the risk of fractures in patients treated with vitamin K antagonists compared to those not using these medications.
Publication: Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 2015.

Clinical Prognostic Factors for Older People

Title: Clinical prognostic factors for older people: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Summary: This review explores the accuracy and precision of prognostic tools used in geriatric medicine to predict adverse health outcomes in older adults.
Publication: Ageing Research Reviews, 2024.

Prognostic Impact of Extracapsular Lymph Node Involvement in Colorectal Cancer

Title: Prognostic impact and implications of extracapsular lymph node involvement in colorectal cancer: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Summary: This study assesses the prognostic significance of extracapsular lymph node involvement in colorectal cancer through systematic review and meta-analysis.
Publication: Annals of Oncology, 2016.

Deprescribing and Health Outcomes

Title: Efficacy of deprescribing on health outcomes: An umbrella review of systematic reviews with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Summary: This umbrella review examines the effects of deprescribing interventions on health outcomes across different settings in medicine.
Publication: Ageing Research Reviews, 2024.

Nicola Veronese's extensive research has made significant contributions to the medical community, particularly in understanding the complex interplay between aging, chronic diseases, and overall health outcomes.

Program Fee


Total Number of Modules	5
Time duration of Each module	40 minutes
Total Program Cost	$625

This program allows Merit Applications. If you successfully are awarded a merit application - Trialect will take care of all bench and service fees, but you will have to take care of travel and accommodation. All applications will be scrutinized under the merit category. Considering 50 million health professionals around the world, the chances of getting selected under the merit category would be very low.

Who Can Apply

All those interested in systematic reviews and meta-analysis

Host Details

Host Name: Nicola Veronese

Affiliation: University of Palermo

Address: via del Vespro 129, 90127 Palermo Italy

Website URL: https://www.unipa.it/persone/docenti/v/nicola.veronese

Disclaimer:It is mandatory that all applicants carry workplace liability insurance, e.g., https://www.protrip-world-liability.com (Erasmus students use this package and typically costs around 5 € per month - please check) in addition to health insurance when you join any of the onsite Trialect partnered fellowships.