Systematic Literature Review and Meta Analysis

The video tutorial explains systematic literature review and meta-analysis, focusing on identifying, appraising, and synthesizing research. It covers defining research questions using the PICO framework, developing search strategies with inclusion and exclusion criteria, and evaluating study quality. The tutorial also discusses meta-analysis, including its statistical techniques, interpretation of results, and handling heterogeneity.

What is the first step in conducting a systematic literature review?

• Defining the outcomes

• Appraising the research

• Identifying relevant research

• Synthesizing findings

Which framework is commonly used to define research questions in systematic reviews?

• SMART

• RACI

• SWOT

• PICO

What is a major challenge when conducting a literature search?

• Finding too many papers

• Lack of research questions

• Inadequate funding

• Finding too few papers

What is P-hacking?

• A method to increase sample size

• A technique to improve study design

• A way to register study protocols

• Adjusting research methods to influence results

What does a forest plot typically display in a meta-analysis?

• The study's sample size

• The study's funding sources

• The pooled results and confidence intervals

• The study's publication date