Introduction to Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis Projects - 2022Info Location Contact More Info Event Information
DescriptionBook now for a 2-day online workshop Title: individual participant data meta-analysis projects: a practical introduction Dates: Thursday 13th October & Friday 14th October 2022 WORKSHOP OVERVIEW This 2-day workshop will use a combination of talks, interactive activities, external speakers, and ‘meet the expert sessions’ to improve your knowledge and skills in the design and practical delivery of IPD meta-analysis projects. It will cover the steps involved and help you decide whether an IPD meta-analysis project is likely to be worth the investment. Whilst examples will focus on clinical trials, the course will also be relevant for other types of IPD meta-analysis projects. COURSE FACULTY Dr Brooke Levis, Dr Melanie Holden, Prof Richard Riley, Dr Joie Ensor, Prof Danielle van der Windt, and Dr Miriam Hattle TERMS AND CONDITIONS Cancellations/Amendments after 9th October are non-refundable and amendments will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please notify the course organisers of any amendments or cancellations after 9th via [email protected] In the event that the course is cancelled by the organisers, or if for any reason or any factor outside the control of the organisers the course cannot take place, the liability of the organisers shall be limited to the refund of the course costs. The organisers shall not be liable for any other attendee or booker loss, cost or expense, however caused, incurred or arising. Target audience: This workshop is intended for a broad audience, including: healthcare researchers; statisticians and non-statisticians; study managers and data managers; funders; journal editors; and clinicians or other staff involved in the funding, delivery, appraisal, and/or interpretation of IPD meta-analyses in healthcare.
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More InformationLearning objectives: By the end of the two-day workshop, participants will: - Have a deep understanding of what an IPD meta-analysis is, and the types of research questions it can address. - Know when and why to conduct an IPD meta-analysis rather than a traditional systematic review and meta-analysis of (published) aggregate data, or a primary study with new data collection. - Be fully aware of the ethical and governance issues involved in IPD meta-analysis projects. - Understand the fundamental steps involved in completion of an IPD meta-analysis project, including: identification of relevant studies; selection of IPD and variables for analyses; obtaining IPD; examining data quality and risk of bias; data cleaning and checking; harmonising IPD; and merging data for analyses. - Know how to calculate the potential power of an IPD meta-analysis to address the research question(s) of interest, and how to use that to ensure that data collection is targeted and as efficient as possible. - Understand the basic principles of fundamental approaches to IPD meta-analysis; specifically, differences in 1-stage and 2-stage approaches, why they may differ, and when each should be used. - Understand how to achieve active Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) throughout the IPD meta-analysis project. - Ensure timely dissemination of IPD meta-analyses and adherence to reporting guidelines. - Critically appraise published IPD meta-analyses. - Gain individual advice during a one-to-one ‘expert consultation’ session. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
