Webinar: Introduction to Cochrane Rapid Reviews
October 13th – 11 AM – 12 PM (CEST, Norwegian time)
Language: English
Where: Zoom – Register here
This webinar will provide an overview of Cochrane Rapid Review Methods, highlighting their key principles and methodological considerations. Participants will gain insight into why rapid reviews are essential, particularly in time-sensitive decision-making contexts, and learn about the appropriate situations for undertaking a rapid review.
Barbara Nussbaumer-Streit is a Professor at the Department for Evidence-based Medicine and Evaluation at the University for Continuing Education Krems, Austria, where she specializes in methods research in evidence synthesis. She is Co-Director of Cochrane Austria and JBI-Austria and also serves as Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Health and Medicine. As Co-Convenor of the Cochrane Rapid Reviews Methods Group, she has contributed to shaping international guidance on rapid reviews, helping make research more quickly accessible for healthcare decision-making.
Webinar: What influences the commissioning, delivery, and uptake of general health checks? A stakeholder perspective
December 1st. 10AM - 11AM (CET, Norwegian time)
Language: English
Where: Zoom - Register here
This Cochrane Qualitative Evidence Synthesis examined stakeholder perceptions of general health checks despite quantitative evidence showing little mortality benefit. Analyzing 36 studies across diverse settings, they found that health checks remain popular among clients, providers, and policymakers. Clients value reassurance, lifestyle motivation, and comprehensive testing, though fear of results can deter participation. Providers emphasize need for skilled, culturally competent delivery but face barriers like time constraints and resource limitations. Cultural factors, social norms, and accessibility strongly influence uptake. Despite lack of proven effectiveness, health checks fulfill specific wants/needs, suggesting alternatives may be needed before reducing these widely accepted services.
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