Objectives: A new guide is available to help editors use consumer input in systematic reviews. You will learn techniques for: •locating consumers with review-specific interests, •using available resources to facilitate involvement, •encouraging repeat participation by meeting consumer needs, and •reporting on consumer involvement.

Description: Funding organizations have been making a major commitment to consumer involvement in research; yet the best methods to find and include consumer input are still unclear. Some materials are available for training and involving consumers, but none pertain specifically to the Cochrane review process. This presentation will use a new Cochrane guide 'How to Involve Consumers in Cochrane Systematic Reviews' to chart your way through consumer participation in research.