Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis
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Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis: Efficacy of Camouflaged Syringes for Paediatric Local Anaesthesia

PROSPERO-Registered (CRD420261450873) Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis in R

A hands-on live workshop for PG/MDS/DM/PhD students, faculty, and clinicians to take a PROSPERO-registered research question on camouflaged syringes for paediatric local anaesthesia through PICO framing, PRISMA-guided screening, and full meta-analysis in R to a publication-ready systematic review.

  3 Sessions · 2 Days   Online via Google Meet   Certificate + Recordings
Live Workshop Batch
  • 2 Live Interactive Sessions
  • Beginner Friendly
  • Frame a focused PICO question
  • Build a reproducible, multi-database search strategy
  • Report findings against the PRISMA
  • E-Certificate + Recording Access
₹999 Limited Seats
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3 Live Sessions Practical AI Demonstrations Expert Faculty · Publish It Certificate Included
Workshop Curriculum

Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis - Course Overview

A 3-session live online workshop teaching participants how to design and execute a PROSPERO-registered systematic review and meta-analysis using R. Covers PICO framing, multi-database search strategy, PRISMA 2020 screening workflow, Cochrane RoB 2 risk-of-bias assessment, and running fixed- and random-effects meta-analysis with forest plots, heterogeneity, and publication bias testing, using the case study of camouflaged syringes for paediatric local anaesthesia, with a potential pathway to publication.

SESSION 1
Saturday 19 September 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM

Foundations: Framing and Protocol

01
  •   PICO framework for research questions
  •   PROSPERO protocol registration
  •   Multi-database search strategy (PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane CENTRAL)
  •   Boolean operators & MeSH terms
  •   PRISMA 2020 flow diagram
SESSION 2
Sunday, 20 September 2026 11:00 AM – 01:00 PM

Screening and Critical Appraisal

02
  •   Two-stage screening: title/abstract → full-text
  •   Risk of bias assessment (Cochrane RoB 2)
  •   Standardised data extraction form
  •   Extracting & tabulating outcome data
SESSION 3
Sunday 13 September 04:00 PM – 06:00 PM

Meta Analysis and Reporting

03
  •   Fixed-effect vs random-effects models
  •   Running meta-analysis in R & Forest plots
  •   Heterogeneity (I², Cochran's Q)
  •   Publication bias: funnel plot & Egger's test
  •   PRISMA reporting & Publication Pathways
Your Mentor

Meet the Faculty

Mentor

Dr. Nirosha Elsem Varghese

Founder & Research Mentor, Publish It™
  • Former Postdoctoral Scientist, Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals, Belgium
  • Former Marie Skłodowska-Curie PhD Researcher, European Commission Project — Improving Quality of Care in Europe, Bocconi University, Italy
  • Other Affiliations: Research Fellow, OECD (Paris) | German Development Institute (Bonn) | Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research (Italy)
  • Over a decade of experience working with large-scale patient data across multiple specialties
  • Focus Areas: Oncology, Pulmonary Hypertension, Infectious Diseases and Vaccines, Cardiovascular Outcomes, Sleep Disorders, Maternal and Child Health
  • Published extensively; 1,500+ citations
  • Teaching: Bocconi University (Bachelor's and Master's), and research training for practising doctors via Publish It
Mentor

Dr. Ami Soni

Head of Clinical Research, Publish It™
  • Public Health & Biostatistics, Bournemouth University (UK)
  • Former Medical Officer, Government of Gujarat — Maternal and Child Health
  • Expert in Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis
What You Receive

Everything included in your registration

3 Live Interactive Workshop Sessions

Participate in three instructor-led live online sessions (6 hours total) where you'll learn every stage of a systematic review and meta-analysis using a real PROSPERO-registered case study. Follow practical demonstrations, ask questions in real time, and gain hands-on experience in protocol development, screening, data extraction, meta-analysis in R, and publication reporting.

Unlimited Session Recordings

Missed a concept or want to revise? You'll receive unlimited access to all workshop recordings, allowing you to revisit every lecture, coding demonstration, and practical exercise whenever you need throughout your research journey.

Complete Workshop Materials & Templates

Receive a complete toolkit designed to help you conduct high-quality systematic reviews and meta-analyses with confidence, including: R Installation & Setup Guide PRISMA Flow Diagram Template Data Extraction Sheet Cochrane RoB 2 Assessment Template Presentation Slides.

Certificate of Completion

Receive an official Publish It™ Certificate of Completion after attending the workshop. Your certificate demonstrates practical training in systematic review methodology, PRISMA reporting, and meta-analysis using R, making it a valuable addition to your CV, academic portfolio, LinkedIn profile, or residency application.

Workshop Details

Learn Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis Through a Real PROSPERO-Registered Research Project

  • Sessions3 Live Sessions • 6 Hours
  • PlatformOnline via Google Meet
  • CertificateE-Certificate
  • Recording AccessIncluded
  • Study MaterialsMaterials + Examples
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FAQ

Common questions

Do I need prior experience with R or statistics?+
No. The workshop is beginner-friendly and designed for participants with no prior R experience. All coding steps are demonstrated live and explained from first principles.
What do I need to bring to the sessions?+
A laptop with R (version 4.3+) and RStudio installed. An installation and setup guide will be shared with registered participants before the workshop.
Who should attend this workshop?+
PG/MDS/DM/PhD students, faculty, and clinicians interested in learning systematic review and meta-analysis methodology, including those with no prior research or coding background.
Will I get to work with real data?+
Yes. The workshop uses a real, PROSPERO-registered case study (efficacy of camouflaged syringes for paediatric local anaesthesia) so you follow the process from protocol registration through to meta-analysis on genuine research data.
What if I miss a session or want to revisit a topic?+
All three sessions are recorded, and you get unlimited access to the recordings, so you can revisit any lecture, coding demonstration, or exercise at your own pace.
Will I receive a certificate?+
Yes. All participants who attend the workshop receive a Publish It™ Certificate of Completion covering systematic review methodology, PRISMA reporting, and meta-analysis in R.
Can this work lead to a publication?+
The case study used in this workshop has a potential pathway to publication. Participants interested in pursuing this further can discuss next steps with the instructors.
CWhat is the registration fee, and what does it include?+
₹999, which includes all three live sessions, unlimited recording access, complete workshop materials (R setup guide, PRISMA template, data extraction sheet, RoB 2 template, slides), and the certificate of completion.