Making sense of the evidence to inform programmes, policies, and practice

In the rapid-evolving landscape of public health research, systematically synthesizing evidence is critical for informed and sound decision-making and advancing scientific understanding. This course offers a thorough introduction to the methods and tools required to evaluate, synthesize, and apply evidence in public health practice and research. It provides foundational knowledge of systematic and scoping reviews, meta-analysis, and the integration of evidence into actionable recommendations.

- Understand the key steps in conducting systematic and scoping reviews; - Gain knowledge of pivotal study designs - Master the foundational methods of meta-analysis - Develop proficiency in using AI tools * More on the webpage

Practitioners, researchers, and graduate students

No prior statistical modeling knowledge is required, but familiarity with basic epidemiological concepts is recommended.

Course Facilitators: Prof. Gian Luca Di Tanna & Dr. Joseph Alvin Ramos Santos (SUPSI - University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland)