Skill Lab: Systematic Reviews

1 unit

A systematic review is a standardized framework used to synthesize and assess the quality of the literature on a specific research topic. For both social workers and public health professionals, systematic reviews can provide insight into which interventions, programs, and policies are the most effective for addressing diverse social welfare and health problems among our clients and the public. Systematic reviews also enable us to learn about gaps in knowledge and limitations in existing literature to guide future social work and public health practice, research, and policy. This course covers the entire range of conducting a systematic review, including framing a review question, implementing a search strategy, and synthesizing data extracted from eligible studies.