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Meta-analysis, Systematic review, and Statistical approaches

University of Palermo

Associate Professor in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, University of Palermo

Professor King Saud University

Main Areas of Interest

Conducting and interpreting meta-analyses
Addressing heterogeneity and publication bias
Evaluating findings using the GRADE framework
Writing the methodological sections for systematic reviews and meta-analyses

Specialties

Public Health

Techniques You Will Learn

Effect size calculation and result synthesis
Meta-analysis using statistical software (STATA)
Addressing heterogeneity with advanced techniques like meta-regression and sensitivity analysis
Using the GRADE framework to assess robustness
Writing detailed statistical and methodological sections

Modules

Module 1: Conducting a Meta-Analysis

Introduction to meta-analysis techniques
Effect size calculation and interpretation
Synthesizing findings from multiple studies
Presenting results in forest plots and other visualizations
Statistical models in meta-analysis (fixed-effect vs. random-effects models)
Performing meta-analysis using STATA

Module 2: Addressing heterogeneity

Definition of heterogeneity
Meta-regression analyses
Sensitivity analyses

Module 3: Addressing publication bias

Definition of publication bias
Funnel plots
Tests to assess publication bias
Trim-and-fill analysis

Module 4: Evaluating the robustness of the findings: the GRADE

What is the GRADE?
Common problems in the GRADE evaluation

Module 5: Writing the methodological part of a systematic review

Statistical analysis section
Writing the results of a meta-analysis
Interpretation of the findings of a meta-analysis

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

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.