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Module: Search strategy (incl. systematic review)

The training module 'Search strategy' as part of the 'Faculty Research Training Program' includes the following training courses.

The learning objectives of this module are to learn more about different types of reviews and discover which tools you can implement to facilitate the (systematic) review process.

Rayyan.ai for systematic reviews

  • Aim: During this demo and workshop you will get the opportunity to get to know the tool through an exercise, so that you can start screening your literature as part of your own systematic review.
  • Format: Online demo and workshop in a small group
  • Guest speaker: Nele Pauwels, Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
  • Organiser: Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
  • Language: English
  • When: 06/10/2025, 13:30-15:30
  • Where: Online via MS Teams
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Systematic search of scientific literature

  • Aim: Learn how to systematically search for scientific literature in various databases.
  • Format: Blits information session
  • Guest speaker: Muguet Koobasi, Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
  • Organiser: Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
  • Language: Dutch
  • When: 08/10/2025, 12:00-13:00
  • Where: Online via MS Teams
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Conducting and publishing a systematic review and meta-analysis

  • Aim: PhD-students learn how to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis and to increase their chances of getting published (during this 20h course).
  • Format: Online information session
  • Guest speakers: Nele Pauwels and Emmanuel Abatih
  • Organiser: Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
  • Language: English
  • When: Sept-Oct; Nov-Dec
  • Where: Online via MS Teams
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How to choose your review type: systematic review, scoping review, rapid review and more

  • Aim: Learn about the differences between the review types to make the right decision for your own research project.
  • Format: Online interactive information session
  • Guest speaker: Nele Pauwels, Knowledge Center for Health Ghent (KCGG)
  • Organiser: Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
  • Language: Dutch / English
  • Past session: Recording 16/10/2025 & Slides 16/10/2025

    Peer Review Fundamentals: An Introduction to Reviewing Clinical Research and Systematic Reviews

    • Aim: Introduce researchers to the peer review process, providing practical guidance and essential skills for reviewing clinical research and systematic reviews.
    • Format: Plenary info session
    • Guest speaker(s): Sam Bose (Karger Publishers)
    • Organiser(s): Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
    • Language: English
    • When: 17/10/2025, 12:00–13:30
    • Where: Stille Ruimte KCGG, ground floor building K3 (entrance 42)
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    AI-tools for searching scientific literature

    • Aim: Learn how to systematically search for scientific literature by means of AI-tools. 
    • Format: Online interactive information session
    • Guest speaker: Nele Pauwels, Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
    • Organiser: Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
    • Language: Dutch
    • Past session: Recording 23/10/2025 & Slides 23/10/2025

    Feedback on your search strategy

    • Aim: Get personal feedback and seek advice on your search strategy. 
    • Format: Online interactive information session
    • Guest speaker: Muguet Koobasi, Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
    • Organiser: Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
    • When: 06/11/2025, 12:00-13:00
    • Where: Online via Teams
    • Language: Dutch
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    Search strategy for a systematic review: workshop

    • Aim: This workshop will teach you how to set up a search strategy for a systematic review and how to avoid pitfalls.
    • Format: 1h recorded session (at your own pace) and 2h workshop
    • Guest speakers: Nele Pauwels, Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
    • Organiser: Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
    • When: 17/11/2025 – 13u30-15u30
    • Venue: Online via MS Teams
    • Language: English
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    Systematic review: risk of bias and quality assessment

    • Aim: Thanks to this session, you will learn which tools to use for which type of systematic review and we will introducte on the Cochrane Organization's Risk of Bias Tool and GRADE.
    • Format: online interactive session
    • Guest speakers: Nele Pauwels, Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
    • Organiser: Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
    • When: 08/12/2025 – 13u30-14u30
    • Venue: MS Teams
    • Language: English
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