JBI Population Health Evidence Consortium Spring Institute for Comprehensive Systematic Review, Introduction to Systematic Reviews and Evidence Synthesis: 1 Day Track, March 2026

Monday, March 16, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Online Webinar

As demand for health care continues to grow, so does the need for easily accessible, up-to-date evidence on best practices. Systematic reviews are an important vehicle for addressing this need. Participants will gain an understanding of the process and tools needed to undertake this important form of research and will develop an actual proposal.

This presentation is for individuals who are interested in learning about the basics of systematic reviews and evidence synthesis (i.e. designing a focused clinical question, searching the literature, and developing a proposal).

Sessions will be held via videoconferencing and the Rutgers Canvas Learning Platform. You will gain hands-on instruction and practice in using the JBI specialized software program called SUMARI (the System for the Unified Management, Assessment and Review of Information), which is designed to assist researchers and practitioners to conduct systematic reviews of 10 different types, including reviews of effectiveness, qualitative research, economic evaluations, prevalence/incidence, aetiology/risk, mixed methods, umbrella/overviews, text/opinion, diagnostic test accuracy and scoping reviews. More information on this comprehensive tool is available at jbisumari.org

1. List the steps in conducting a systematic review of a body of evidence in healthcare.
2. Design a focused clinical question of relevance for evidence-based practice.
3. Conduct a search of the literature that is consistent with the rigor of the systematic review methodology.

Advanced registration and payment is required. 

• $50 - Rutgers SON Faculty and Staff

• $125 - Rutgers Students, and non-SON Rutgers Faculty & Staff

• $225 - Non-Rutgers Participants

In support of improving patient care, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

Method of Participation

In order to meet the learning objectives and receive continuing education credit, participants are required to check in at registration, attend the program, and complete the online evaluation form at the conclusion of the activity. A letter certifying attendance and credit certification will be emailed to participants upon completion of the online evaluation survey.

Planners and speakers have no conflicts of interest to disclose regarding this educational activity.

There is no commercial support or sponsorship for this activity.

Questions?

For More Information please contact Ginny Allread at [email protected] or (973) 972-8644.

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AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (6.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (6.00 hours)

Monday, March 16, 2026