Submission ID 77586
| Code | OF-4-3 |
|---|---|
| At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: | |
| Category | Medical Education |
| Type | Oral |
| Will the presenter be a: | Early Career Faculty - (Less than 7 years of practice) |
| Title | Supporting Systematic Reviews: A Needs Assessment and Module Developmental Evaluation |
| Background/Purpose | The rampant rise of systematic review publications in recent years has led to calls in some of the most prominent medical journals for an increase in value and reduction in waste in medical research. The problem of poorly conducted systematic reviews has been well-documented and librarian involvement (a best practice recommendation) is part of the solution. While many medical libraries have developed systematic review services in recent years, challenges persist in supporting the growing number of researchers embarking on systematic reviews. |
| Methods | We conducted a mixed-methods needs assessment of library systems in Ontario surveying the perceived gaps in services supporting the conductance and completion of systematic reviews asking both qualitative and quantitative items to identify the key knowledge that needs to be provided in education. We then built the educational modules and made them freely available. |
| Results | Library requests for support they received 2017-2022 have increased. Our analyses indicate that gaps exist in educational support as well as methodological gaps including designing search parameters, refining questions, and the rigour of designing the protocol as well as universal support for the development of asynchronous supplemental educational materials. |
| Discussion | To address the increase in demand for systematic review educational support by Ontario medical libraries, and to improve the quality of systematic reviews in clinical research in Ontario, our research team will be developing online educational modules for researchers regarding the conduct of systematic reviews. These modules focus on gaps from the findings of the needs assessment and are freely-available to any interested stakeholders. |
| Keyword 1 | Systematic Reviews |
| Keyword 2 | CPD |
| Keyword 3 | Evidence-based practice |
| Abstract content most relevant to: (check all that apply) | Continuing Professional Development (CPD) (faculty development, CME) |
| Abstract Track - First Choice | Faculty Development |
| Authors | Eleftherios Soleas Sandra McKeown Zuhaib Mir Jennifer Ritonja |
