Objectives:

to provide a general forum for discussion for recently appointed Cochrane Trials Search Co-ordinators and those in post for less than three years, on any aspect of their work relating to study identification and Specialized Register development and maintenance

Description:

This workshop will cover any aspect of the work carried out by Trials Search Co-ordinators, such as searching CENTRAL and other databases, managing Specialized Registers and keeping reviewers up-to-date with new studies in their area of interest. The agenda will be set by the participants themselves by submitting topics in advance and by brain-storming at the start of the workshop. It will provide a forum for exchanges of experience in the above and related topics.

Target audience:

Trials Search Co-ordinators

Style: Training and discussion workshop