2. Systematic reviews and meta analysis 

Deciding when we can trust the findings of systematic reviews (and meta-analyses)?
This is module two of seven critical appraisal training videos. In this second video, we introduce the fundamentals of systematic reviews and the ways in which we can apply the critical appraisal concepts of validity, trustworthiness of results, and value and relevance using the CASP checklist.
Please follow this link for the CASP systematic reviews checklist: casp-uk.net/wp-content/upload...
Please follow this link for the full text version of the study by Hay et al (2019): www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/...
Please follow this link for the test your knowledge quiz: www.tryinteract.com/share/qui...
The project was developed to enhance research use and development across two NHS Trusts. The project founding partners were:
- Cochrane Common Mental Disorders
- Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (NTW), UK
- Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV), UK
Delivery of the project was supported by the Centre for Reviews and Dissemination at the University of York.
Funding Acknowledgement:
The production of the critical appraisal modules was jointly funded by:
- Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), UK - as part of the University of York ESRC Impact Acceleration Account (ES/M500574/1)
- Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (NTW), UK
- Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV), UK
- University of York, UK
Cochrane Review Group Funding Acknowledgement: The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is the largest single funder of the Cochrane Common Mental Disorders Group.
Disclaimer: the views and opinions expressed herein are those of the module authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the ESRC, NIHR, the National Health Service (NHS), the Department of Health and Social Care or the University of York.