How to use a CASP Checklist – Systematic Review with Meta-analysis - Observational Studies


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Erica Ison
Erica Ison

Erica Ison is the lead for the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme at the Oxford Centre for Triple Value Healthcare. She is an experienced trainer/facilitator in a range of fields and has worked with a variety of people from health and care professionals and third sector personnel to politicians, students and members of the public.

Erica also designs and develops training and skills development courses, tailored for local, national and international audiences. Erica is an Expert Adviser to the World Health Organization European Network of Healthy Cities, and one of her main responsibilities is training and skills development. Erica also worked on the European Union’s Equity Action programme training civil servants in assessing the impact of government policies on equity.


Course Curriculum


  Skill development objectives
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  Why are checklist important?
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  Paper for critical appraisal
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  Section A Is the basic study design valid for a systematic review?
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  Section B Is the systematic review methodologically sound?
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  Section C Are the results of the systematic review trustworthy?
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  Section D Are the results of the systematic review relevant locally?
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  Section E Will the implantation of the results represent greater value for your service users or population?
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  Answers and Conclusion
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  Appraisal summary
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  Resources
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  Thank you and Feedback
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