Scoping Reviews, Mapping Reviews and Evidence Gap Maps

Course Information

This 1-day short course is an introduction to scoping, mapping and evidence and gap map (EGM) reviews and is designed for those wishing to use, or support others using this methodology. Some understanding of systematic review methods would be useful. Teaching will be delivered by researchers actively using these methodologies to support decision making.

The purpose of this short course is to introduce attendees to the methods underpinning these 'big picture' review types and how they differ from other types of evidence synthesis.  Developing search strategies, data extraction and coding tools will be covered, as well as using EPPI-Reviewer and EPPI-Mapper to create Evidence and Gap Maps.

Mapping review and evidence gap maps (EGMs) are new tools being used in reviewing evidence. They help:

  • in cases where multiple types of intervention are evaluated
  • to provide a visual overview of evidence, representing types of interventions and outcomes
  • in identifying gaps in evidence and where future research should focus
  • to inform decision making in policy and practice

For more information on this course, please contact llahub@newcastle.ac.uk or enquire here

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Course Agenda

The course will consist of presentations, and practical interactive exercises delivered on-line. There will be an opportunity to create a framework and generate an EGM. The course tutors will draw on examples of their own work and and there will be opportunities for attendees to discuss their own projects with the course tutors.

This course will:

  • provide an introduction to mapping reviews and EGMs
  • outline the gap-map methodology
  • include examples of how systematic reviews are used
  • give you an opportunity to work on developing an EGM

Course Dates

Course Start Date:  Wednesday, November 20, 2024 9:30 AM

Course End Date :  Wednesday, November 20, 2024 4:00 PM

Enrolment Dates

Enrolment Start Date:  Thursday, April 11, 2024 8:00 AM

Enrolment End Date :  Tuesday, November 5, 2024 9:00 AM

Course Location

Newcastle University

Course Tutor/s

Fiona Campbell

Course Delivery Type

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Course Fees

Price per attendee is £200.00 (zero VAT)