Table of Contents
Oral presentations
| [O01-1] Attitudes and implementation of shared decision making: the practicalities of consumer involvement among patients with chronic diseases | Abstract |
| C Renzi, S Mastroeni, V Salvatori, N Melo Salcedo, S Tortora, E Mazzotti, T J Mannooranparampil, P Pasquini |
| [O01-2] Prioritizing clinical research together with patients’ associations: early steps from the PartecipaSalute project | Abstract |
| C Colombo, R Satolli, A Liberati, P Mosconi |
| [O01-3] Plain language summary format for Cochrane reviews: results of user testing | Abstract |
| N Santesso, C Glenton, ES Nilsen, S Rosenbaum, T Rader, J Pardo, A Ciapponi, S Hill, R Ryan, H Dilkes |
| [O01-4] Evaluation of a web-based interactive patient information (‘patient dialogue’) to enhance shared decision making | Abstract |
| D Simon, C Vietor, A Loh, T Hecke, M Härter |
| [O02-5] Comparison of descriptions of blinding in trial protocols and the published reports | Abstract |
| A Hróbjartsson, J Pildal, A-W Chan, MT Haahr, DG Altman, PC Gøtzsche |
| [O02-6] Empirical evidence of bias: modified intention to treat analysis of randomised trials affects estimates of intervention efficacy | Abstract |
| I Abraha, PG Duca, A Montedori |
| [O02-7] Empirical evidence of attrition bias in meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials | Abstract |
| E Nüesch, S Trelle, S Reichenbach, A Rutjes, M Scherrer, E Bürgi, P Jüni |
| [O02-8] Empirical investigation of optimism bias | Abstract |
| B Djulbegovic, A Magazin, A Kumar, H Soares, I Hozo, M Schell |
| [O03-9] Study design features affect estimates of sensitivity and specificity, but effects may vary | Abstract |
| AWS Rutjes, N Smidt, M Di Nisio, JG Lijmer, BWJ Mol, JC Van Rijn, PMM Bossuyt, JB Reitsma |
| [O03-10] Can diagnostic filters offer similar sensitivity and a reduced number needed to read compared to searches based on index test and target condition? | Abstract |
| PF Whiting, ME Westwood, M Burke, JAC Sterne, J Glanville |
| [O03-11] Which meta-analysis model best fits my diagnostic test data? Use of model fit statistics | Abstract images |
| N Novielli, NJ Cooper, AJ Sutton, KR Abrams |
| [O03-12] Adapting diagnostic review methods to summarise the properties of psychometric instruments: a case study of diagnosing postnatal depression (PND) in primary care | Abstract |
| C Hewitt, R Mann, S Gilbody |
| [O04-13] Exploring the geometry of treatment networks | Abstract |
| G Salanti, FK Kavvoura, JPA Ioannidis |
| [O04-14] Assessment of methods to adjust for publication bias through a comprehensive simulation study | Abstract |
| SG Moreno, AJ Sutton, AE Ades, TD Stanley, KR Abrams, JL Peters, NJ Cooper |
| [O04-15] Cluster randomised trials produced similar results to individually randomised trials in a meta-analysis of enhanced care for depression | Abstract |
| S Gilbody, D Torgerson, P Bower, D Richards |
| [O04-16] Indirect comparisons for evaluating healthcare interventions: review of published systematic reviews and discussion of methodological problems | Abstract |
| FJ Song, YK Yoon, T Walsh, AM Glenny, AJ Eastwood, DG Altman |
| [O05-17] Challenges of developing a geographic search filter to identify randomized controlled trials in Africa: finding the optimal balance between sensitivity and precision | Abstract images |
| E Pienaar, L Grobler, N Siegfried, A Eisinga |
| [O05-18] Development of a methodological PubMed search filter for finding studies on measurement properties of outcome measures | Abstract |
| CB Terwee, AP Jansma, I Riphagen, HCW De Vet |
| [O05-19] How and where to search for secondary evidence on ‘upstream’ interventions for public health problems: a case study | Abstract |
| J Woodman, T Lorenc, C Stansfield, A Harden, A Oakley, H Roberts, J Kavanagh |
| [O05-20] The availability and usefulness of FDA documents for conducting systematic reviews | Abstract images |
| S Carson, MS McDonagh |
| [O06-21] Implementation and impact of reviews Cochrane reviews: are they as useful as we would like to think? | Abstract |
| M Westby, I Bullock |
| [O06-22] Cochrane versus non-Cochrane reviews: an exploration of discordance, comparative quality and relevance for patient information | Abstract |
| H Bastian, M Knelangen, S Lange, M Nasser |
| [O06-23] How many guidelines are developed by evidence-based methods in Korea? Evaluation of 54 guidelines developed by Korean specialty societies | Abstract |
| H Ahn, H Kim, M Kyung, S Lee |
| [O06-24] Analysis of the level of evidence included in the recommendations given during health-based news reports on Brazilian television | Abstract |
| VP Vieira, RB Andriolo, LG Lima, CR Macedo, ME Puga, R Riera, BN Silva, AN Atallah |
| [O07-25] Summaries of evidence for health policymakers in low and middle income countries (LMIC) | Abstract |
| S Rosenbaum, C Glenton, AD Oxman |
| [O07-26] A systematic method of identifying and prioritising research questions | Abstract |
| O Clavisi, R Gruen, P Bragge, E Tavender |
| [O07-27] Do Cochrane systematic reviews help decision makers from middle income countries? Update of the Chilean experience | Abstract |
| G Rada, D Capurro, T Pantoja, LM Letelier, G Moreno |
| [O07-28] Expanding the production and use of systematic reviews: the centres for systematic reviews of health policy and systems research in low- and middle-income countries | Abstract |
| T Pantoja, T Pe rez Koehlmoos, G Pariyo, S Bennett, A Oxman, S Oliver, P Garner |
| [O08-29] Trends in randomized controlled trials of malaria treatment and prophylaxis in Africa | Abstract images |
| V Lutje, L Grober, P Garner, N Siegfried |
| [O08-30] Repurposing Cochrane reviews for a community health information project in Sierra Leone: Malaria prevention | Abstract |
| A Weightman, LN M’Jamtu-Sie, GN Gage, VO Cole, LS Godbolt |
| [O08-31] Costs and cost-outcomes of school feeding programs in Africa | Abstract |
| E Kristjansson, R Galloway, A Gelli, U Meir, D Bundy, F Espejo |
| [O08-32] Evaluating Evidence Aid | Abstract |
| T Turner, M Clarke, S Green, P Tharyan, P Lumbiganon, P Garner, H Smith, K Clark |
| [O09-33] Development of a tool to evaluate the quality of observational studies | Abstract |
| N Berkman, M Viswanathan |
| [O09-34] Impact of funding source on reporting of adverse effects: methodological overview | Abstract |
| S Golder, YK Loke, J Burch |
| [O09-35] Why don’t GPs follow guidelines? Increasing our understanding of complex interventions by combining qualitative and quantitative reviews | Abstract |
| C Glenton, B Carlsen, M Eccles, J Francis, J Grimshaw, C Pope |
| [O10-36] Expressing meta-analyses of continuous outcomes in terms of risks | Abstract |
| J Anzures, J Higgins |
| [O10-37] Heterogeneity in meta-analysis: misconceiving I² | Abstract |
| G Rücker, G Schwarzer, M Schumacher |
| [O10-38] How meta-analytical inferences in practice depend on the choice of between-trial variance estimator | Abstract |
| K Thorlund, C Gluud, J Wetterslev |
| [O10-39] Addressing between-study heterogeneity and inconsistency in mixed treatment comparisons: application to stroke prevention treatments for Atrial Fibrillation patients | Abstract |
| NJ Cooper, AJ Sutton, AE Ades, NJ Welton |
| [O11-40] Internet-based data management tool for systematic reviews | Abstract |
| S Trelle, M Kjeldstrom, A Reichenbach, P Jüni |
| [O11-41] Streamlining meta-analysis processes through the integrated use of a computational ontology and statistical language | Abstract |
| R Pietrobon, A Shah, C Cook, J Shah, S Tan, E Chan |
| [O11-42] Deja vu: a new database tool complementing systematic reviews in detecting duplicate publications | Abstract |
| RP Dellavalle, JD Wren, HC Williams |
| [O11-43] Evidence-based decision support in practice for quality improvement: an international collaboration experience | Abstract |
| I Kunnamo, K Moidu, P Nyberg, S Margolis, R Schooler, T Kortteisto, M Kaila, S Tirmizi |
| [O12-44] Comparison of methods of grading bodies of evidence and strength of recommendations used by clinical practice guideline groups | Abstract |
| S Norris |
| [O12-45] Are Cochrane systematic reviews being used in national clinical practice guidelines for chronic kidney disease? | Abstract |
| A Tong, D Campbell, RG Walker, JC Craig |
| [O12-46] The use of Cochrane Reviews in practice guidelines for Dutch GPs | Abstract |
| AN Bastick, AN Goudswaard, TJ Wiersma, JC Van Der Wouden |
| [O12-47] Preventing infections in cancer patients: what influences the guidelines? | Abstract |
| C Herbst, I Monsef, F Naumann, J Bohlius, A Engert |
| [O13-48] The Cochrane Updating Project | Abstract |
| J Brown, A Lethaby, J Clarke, V Jordan, M Showell, C Farquhar |
| [O13-49] Development of a decision tool for updating Cochrane reviews | Abstract |
| S Hopewell, K Loudon, M Clarke, D Moher, S French, R Scholten, A Eisinga |
| [O13-50] Evidence-based priority-setting for new systematic reviews: a case study for primary open-angle glaucoma | Abstract images |
| T Li, K Dickersin, E Ssemanda, R Scherer, A Ervin |
| [O13-51] The ‘What’s new’ section in Cochrane reviews updated in 2007 | Abstract |
| K Loudon, S Hopewell |
| [O14-52] How many false ‘RCTs’ were included in Cochrane systematic reviews of Traditional Chinese Medicine? | Abstract |
| W Taixiang, Y Xunzhe, Z Xiaoxi, Z Qi, Y Yong, L Qifu, W Phil |
| [O14-53] The prevalence of outcome reporting bias in trials (the ORBITstudy) | Abstract |
| J Kirkham, D Altman, S Dodd, K Dwan, C Gamble, A Jacoby, S Taylor, P Williamson |
| [O14-54] The ORBIT Study: outcome reporting bias in trials – interviews with trialists who do and do not report all outcomes | Abstract |
| RMC Smyth, A Jacoby, C Gamble, D Altman, J Kirkham, P Williamson |
| [O14-55] The SPIRIT initiative: defining standard protocol items for randomised trials | Abstract |
| A Chan, J Tetzlaff, DG Altman, PC Gøtzsche, A Hrobjartsson, K Krlezˇ a-Jeric, A Laupacis, D Moher |
| [O15-56] The accuracy of anti-CCP antibodies for the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review | Abstract images |
| N Smidt, P Whiting, R Harbord, M Burke, P Dieppe, J Sterne |
| [O15-57] Meta-analysis of diagnostic test studies using individual patient data and aggregate data | Abstract |
| RD Riley, SR Dodd, JV Craig, PR Williamson |
| [O15-58] The efficacy of non-nicotine smoking cessation drugs: a mixed treatment comparison | Abstract |
| N Chaiyakunapruk, W Hora, J Jumpahom, K Jampachaisri, I Sakunrak |
| [O15-59] Using mixed-effects meta-analysis to examine the impact of study design, patient characteristics, and treatment intensity in a systematic review of music therapy for serious mental disorders | Abstract |
| C Gold, HP Solli, V Krüger, SA Lie |
| [O16-60] Risk of bias versus quality: application and recommendations for the Cochrane ‘Risk of bias’ tool | Abstract |
| L Hartling, M Ospina, Y Liang, DM Dryden, TP Klassen |
| [O16-61] The association of three bias domains with treatment effect estimates in randomised control trials: combined analysis of meta-epidemiological studies | Abstract images |
| J Savovic, RJ Harris, The Brando Collaborators |
| [O16-62] Endpoints of meta-analyses and primary endpoints of included studies: impact of non-concordance | Abstract |
| C Lerch, B Richter |
| [O16-63] Small sample size, composite endpoints, trials stopped early for benefit: threats to valid meta-analysis | Abstract |
| G Guyatt, PJ Devereaux, S Yusuf, H Yang, P Alonso-Coello, A Ciapponi, J Pogue, A Salazars, M Tristan, G Urrutia |
| [O17-64] Education and training Assessment of ‘Understanding evidence-based health care’: a foundation for action, an online course for consumer advocates | Abstract |
| M Mayer, K Dickersin, C Costantino, M Hamilton, B Warren, D Werapitya |
| [O17-65] The James Lind Library: a free, multilingual web-based resource for public and professional education | Abstract |
| I Chalmers, I Milne, U Troehler, J Vandenbroucke, A Morabia, G Tait, E Dukan |
| [O17-66] Supporting evidence-based practice and Cochrane reviews: the SEA-ORCHID fellowships programme | Abstract |
| P Pattanittum, J Short, T Turner, R Martis, S McDonald |
| [O17-67] The analyses of the differences between physicians and nurses in evidence-based medicine | Abstract |
| KN Kuo, YH Weng, YWB Chiu, HL Lo, HW Ting |
| [O18-68] Language and geographical differences in the access to Cochrane reviews | Abstract |
| M Roque |
| [O18-69] First province in Canada to provide access to The Cochrane Library: lessons learned | Abstract |
| D Forbes, C Neilson, J Bangma, J Forbes, D Fuller |
| [O18-70] Development and evaluation of ‘Summary of findings’ tables for Cochrane reviews | Abstract |
| S Rosenbaum, C Glenton, HK Nylund, AD Oxman |
| [O18-71] Inadequate descriptions of treatments in published reports: a common but correctable barrier to new effective interventions | Abstract |
| P Glasziou, E Meats, C Heneghan, S Shepperd |
| [O19-72] Economic analyses are necessary to guide incorporation of new drugs to clinical practice in the treatment of breast cancer | Abstract images |
| A Sasse, P Pinto |
| [O19-73] Comparison of methods to evaluate the quality of evidence in resource studies: a pilot study | Abstract |
| M Brunetti, A Pregno, AD Oxman, A Liberati |
| [O19-74] Bayesian mixed treatment comparison meta-analysis of interventions for Metabolic Syndrome | Abstract images |
| M Castro, K Charles, A Dunkley, K Abrams, K Khunti |
| [O19-75] Publication of economic evaluations alongside clinical trials: preliminary evidence of bias | Abstract |
| S Gilbody, A Sutton, P Bower |
Poster presentations
| [P01-1] What’s the problem in involving consumers in Cochrane review groups: the experiences of the consumer representative on the Monitoring and Registration Group | Abstract |
| M Zhang |
| [P01-2] Barriers and concerns in patient perceptions of shared decision making in China | Abstract |
| MM Zhang, GJ Liu, HQ Wang, XY Chen, QW Zhang, F Wang, ZY Fan, Y Zhou |
| [P01-3] Clinician’s basic knowledge on patient safety in China | Abstract |
| XY Chen, ZY Fan, Y Zhou, XX Dong, Y Liu, XL Wan, F Wang, QW Zhang |
| [P01-4] A survey analysis of doctors’ perceptions of difficulties in patient involvement in clinical decision making | Abstract |
| QW Zhang, XY Chen, F Wang, ZY Fan, Y Zhou, Y Liu, HQ Wang, XX Dong |
| [P01-5] Database of patients’ organizations in Latin America & the Caribbean | Abstract |
| A Ciapponi, C Cattivera, A Esperato Martinez, B Nieto Pereda, J Gonseth-Garcı´a |
| [P01-6] The impact of shared decision making on patient satisfaction in German primary care | Abstract |
| L Hölzel, L Kriston, M Härter |
| [P01-7] The Cochrane Library as a basic source for development of EBM guidelines for people living with HIV/AIDS: Russian experience | Abstract |
| N Kryuchkov, K Danishevskiy, V Vlassov, V Rafalskiy, A Gill |
| [P02-8] Funding sources of the trials included in Cochrane reviews: pros and cons of disclosure in the abstract and plain language summary | Abstract |
| M Napoli, J Wale |
| [P02-9] Ten years of The Cochrane Drugs and Alcohol Group: challenges for primary research | Abstract |
| L Amato, M Davoli, Cochrane Drugs and Alcohol Group |
| [P02-10] Engaging stakeholders to improve the understanding and use of Cochrane reviews | Abstract |
| C Arratoon, M Schaafsma |
| [P02-11] Prioritisation of Cochrane reviews for consumers and the public to promote evidence-based health care | Abstract |
| M Belizan, S Vij, J Wale, A Zelmer, L Whamond |
| [P02-12] Open access for best evidence in the era of globalization | Abstract |
| Y Chen, L Du, C Ai, Y Li |
| [P02-13] Evidence for improving communication and participation: evaluation of Evidence Bulletin knowledge transfer | Abstract |
| H Dilkes, S Hill, R Ryan |
| [P02-14] Journal of Evidence-based Medicine: a new window to introduce best evidence from China | Abstract |
| L Du, Y Chen, X Diao, M Chen, Y Li |
| [P02-15] Italian Cochrane Centre educational and disseminative activities | Abstract |
| V Sala, L Moja, I Moschetti, V Pistotti, R Banzi, E Parmelli, M Cinquini, A Liberati |
| [P02-16] Delivering on priorities: developing and implementing effective collaboration between a Cochrane Review Group (CRG) and a Cochrane Field | Abstract |
| L Elstub, H Handoll, D Stott, R Madhok, J Elliott, G Ramirez |
| [P02-17] Online information portal for evidence-based research on anxiety and trauma-related disorders | Abstract |
| J Ipser, DJ Stein, L Hoppe |
| [P02-18] Integrating context into health technology assessment and knowledge transfer | Abstract |
| K Gartenburg, C Larsen, H Noorani |
| [P03-19] Individual drug reviews, class reviews and multiple-treatments meta-analyses: in the case of new generation antidepressants and antipsychotics | Abstract |
| TA Furukawa, A Cipriani, C Barbui, N Watanabe, I Omori, H McGuire, R Churchill, G Salanti |
| [P03-20] Quality of evidence informing clinical guidelines on treatment of opioid dependence | Abstract |
| M Davoli, L Amato, S Hill, S Minozzi, N Clark, V Poznyak |
| [P03-21] Implementation of the GRADE method for developing recommendations on the use of insulin analogues for the management of diabetes mellitus | Abstract |
| H Bennett, S Singh |
| [P03-22] Systematic review of evidence grading systems for grading levels of evidence | Abstract |
| V Shukla, A Bai, S Milne, G Wells |
| [P03-23] Understanding clinicians’ perceptions of, endorsements of, and intentions to use cancer practice guidelines | Abstract |
| M Brouwers, S Hanna, M Abdel-Montagally, J Yee |
| [P03-24] Use of systematic reviews in clinical practice guidelines developed by the Brazilian Medical Association | Abstract |
| C Nascente, A Sasse |
| [P03-25] Methylxanthines for apnea of prematurity: is a broad systematic review needed? | Abstract images |
| D Bassler, A Bialkowski, A Ohlsson, C Poets, R Roberts, B Schmidt |
| [P03-26] Dementia guidelines in Europe: the EuroCoDe database and consensus guideline | Abstract |
| H Collins, A Kerr |
| [P03-27] Effectiveness of herbal medicine for acute stroke: an overview of the Cochrane systematic reviews | Abstract |
| X Chen, Z Zhao, T Wu |
| [P03-28] Formalising the use of evidence synthesis to designing future research coherently and efficiently: a framework proposal | Abstract images |
| AJ Sutton, NJ Cooper, DR Jones |
| [P03-29] Quality improvement in the care of depressive disorders: transfer of evaluated quality management practice tools into routine | Abstract |
| FL Komarahadi, I Bermejo, A Peetz, O Borgert, M Härter |
| [P03-30] How do clinicians decide on appropriate treatment when there is a lack of high level evidence? | Abstract |
| M Mahdian, M Nasser, Z Fedorowicz |
| [P04-31] Updating Cochrane reviews: vigilance required? | Abstract |
| KJ Ward, FC Taylor, E Bickerdike, S Ebrahim |
| [P04-32] Journal editors’ views on publication ethics: results of an international survey | Abstract |
| S Fiack, L Wager |
| :[P04-33] A collaboration-wide survey of Cochrane authors | Abstract |
| D Gillies, H Maxwell, K New, V Pennick, Z Fedorowicz, J Van Der Wouden, J Oliver, R. Scholten, A Ciapponi, J Verbeek |
| [P04-34] Low quality of reporting of primary outcomes in Cochrane abstracts | Abstract |
| V Vlassov |
| [P04-35] Gynaecological Cancer Group - NHS Cochrane Collaboration Programme Grant Scheme | Abstract |
| C Williams, C Jess, G Quinn, A Oestmann, HO Dickinson, A Bryant |
| [P05-36] Education and training issues Improving support and raising standards: a pilot induction and mentoring programme for new Review Group Co-ordinators in The Cochrane Collaboration | Abstract |
| M Prictor, J Cracknell, V Pennick, J Thomas |
| [P05-37] Knowledge, attitude and practices of evidence-based medicine among doctors in selected hospitals in Sri Lanka | Abstract |
| C Abeysena, P Jayawardana, R Wickremasinghe, U Wickramasinghe |
| [P05-38] Evidence-based medicine teaching in Brazilian medical schools | Abstract |
| MES Puga, RB Andriolo, LGS Lima, CR Macedo, R Riera, BNG Silva, VP Vieira, AN Atallah |
| [P05-39] The development of evidence-based medicine in traditional Chinese medicine | Abstract |
| Z Junhua, S Hongcai, Z Boli, W Taixiang, G Xiumei, Y An |
| [P05-40] Improving knowledge on evidence-based health care (EBHC) in a middle-income country with short courses | Abstract |
| L Letelier, C Herrera, C Zavala, S Rivera, A Riquelme, O Padilla |
| [P05-41] EBM education situation in China | Abstract images |
| Y Yuan, X Zeng, T Wu |
| [P05-42] Education and support for improving the evaluation of consumer participation in hospitals: content, process and research capacity | Abstract |
| S Hill, H Dilkes |
| [P05-43] Reviews for Africa Programme: what 3 years of RAPping can do for you! | Abstract |
| T Young, H Maclehose, J Volmink, P Garner, N Siegfried |
| [P05-44] Developing evidence-based practice skills in the public health workforce | Abstract |
| P Baker, R Armstrong, D Francis, E Smith |
| [P05-45] Effect of involving undergraduates in EBM practices on improving their abilities | Abstract |
| J Huang, L Du, M Chen, Y Li |
| [P05-46] Effects of changes in the pre-licensure education of health workers | Abstract |
| GW Pariyo, SN Kiwanuka, E Rutebemberwa, F Ssengooba, O Okui |
| [P05-47] Statistical literacy in health in a highly motivated patient sample | Abstract |
| W Gaissmaier, G Gigerenzer, B Silberhorn |
| [P05-48] Scoping exercise to map training materials currently available to support review authors | Abstract |
| A Dewey, A Drahota, D Gal, T Dean |
| [P05-49] Helping doctors to understand screening tests | Abstract |
| G Gigerenzer |
| [P05-50] Predictors of evidence-based knowledge in Italian doctors | Abstract |
| M Cinquini, L Moja, I Moschetti, V Sala, V Torri, A Liberati |
| [P05-51] Evidence production and dissemination in Iran: the Iranian Cochrane Informal Network (ICInet) | Abstract |
| M Nasser, Z Ahangari, B Houshmand, M Khoshnevisan, H Javaheri, K Yassiny, S Hajebrahimi, N Shakhssalim |
| [P05-52] Information literacy and technologies for promoting the evidence: a Cuban experience | Abstract |
| A Torres Pombert |
| [P06-53] Implementation and impact of reviews To randomise or not to randomise: a matter of perspective? | Abstract |
| M Rodgers, D Chambers, N Woolacott |
| [P06-54] Panoramic overview of systematic reviews in oral health | Abstract |
| M Nasser, JC Türp, G Antes |
| [P06-55] Empirical evaluation of a methodology for determining when a comparative drug effectiveness review has become out-of-date | Abstract |
| K Peterson, BK Chan, MS McDonagh |
| [P06-56] Frequency of Cochrane systematic review in dentistry guidelines | Abstract |
| CR Macedo, R Riera, RB Andriolo, BNG Silva, LGS Lima, MES Puga, VP Vieira, AN Atallah |
| [P06-57] Severe sepsis: how many guidelines have been including Cochrane systematic reviews? | Abstract |
| BNG Silva, RB Andriolo, LGS Lima, MES Puga, R Riera, CR Macedo, VP Vieira, AN Atallah |
| [P06-58] Evidence-based quality indicators of obstetric care | Abstract |
| MB Aller, D Rigau, M Roque´ Fı´guls, I Sola`, X Bonfill |
| [P06-59] What will the first impact factor of The Cochrane Library tell us | Abstract |
| I Craig |
| [P06-60] The impact of utilizing implications for practice in Cochrane systematic reviews on patient care in obstetrics | Abstract |
| A Nabhan |
| [P06-61] Integrating systematic review findings through risk stratification: the case of heart failure management | Abstract |
| DH Smith, ES Johnson, ML Thorp, X Yang, AF Petrik, KA Crispell |
| [P06-62] Implementation of evidence-based practice at a regional hospital in | Abstract |
| U Swadpanich, T Siriwachirachai, P Lumbiganon, M Laopaiboon |
| [P06-63] Normative and empirical issues in evidence-based recommendations | Abstract |
| C Muth, M Beyer, J Gensichen, F M Gerlach |
| [P07-64] Information technology (web 2.0, software issues, internal communication) Quit the chaos: development of a tool to organise two or more reviewers in the assessment process easily | Abstract |
| I Wilbacher, G Endel, I Schiller-Fruehwirth |
| [P07-65] The E-trials project: first steps in the development of a study-based eyes and vision trials database | Abstract images |
| E Ssemanda, K Dickersin, T Li, R Scherer, A Ervin, B Hawkins |
| [P07-66] The Brazilian Cochrane Centre’s contribution to decision making in the public health system | Abstract |
| BN Silva, AN Atallah |
| [P07-67] How ‘evidence-based’ is Wikipedia? | Abstract |
| IQWIG NDI Working Group |
| [P08-68] Methodological limitations in the trials of iron supplementation for iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in children | Abstract |
| X Zeng, T Hu, Y Yuan, T Wu |
| [P08-69] Effect of allocation concealment and examiner masking on magnitude of clinical outcomes | Abstract |
| J Fenwick, I Needleman, D Moles |
| [P08-70] Intervention bias: presence and impact in trials of socially-complex health care interventions | Abstract |
| B Lindsay |
| [P08-71] Does St. John’s wort work better in German-speaking countries? A meta-regression analysis investigating the influence of country of origin on study results | Abstract |
| K Linde, L Kriston, M Berner |
| [P08-72] Health related quality of life in ovarian carcinoma: methodological issues in randomised controlled trials | Abstract |
| C Main, T Moxham, K Stein |
| [P08-73] Assessing risk of bias: comparison of the PEDro scale with Cochrane’s ‘Risk of bias’ tool | Abstract |
| S Bennett, A McCluskey, L Tooth, T Hoffmann, K McKenna |
| [P08-74] Implementation of ‘Risk of bias’ (RoB) tables and ‘Summary of findings’ (SoF) tables in Cochrane reviews: a pilot study | Abstract |
| S Pregno, AD Oxman |
| [P08-75] Hypericum perforatum for depression: a meta-analysis | Abstract |
| J Gagnier, J Beyene |
| [P08-76] Transparency of clinical trial in China: strategy and foresight | Abstract |
| X Yang, Q Zhuo, X Zeng, Y Yuan, T Wu |
| [P08-77] Bias associated with inadequate or unclear concealment of allocation in randomized osteoarthritis trials | Abstract |
| E Nüesch, S Reichenbach, S Trelle, A Rutjes, E Bürgi, M Scherrer, P Jüni |
| [P08-78] Evaluating risk of bias using prevalence-question systematic review as a model | Abstract |
| A Rajic, B Wilhelm, I Young, L Waddell, S Parker, S McEwen |
| [P08-79] Overestimation of treatment effects associated with small sample size in osteoarthritis research | Abstract |
| P Jüni, E Nüesch, S Reichenbach, A Rutjes, M Scherrer, E Bürgi, S Trelle |
| [P08-80] Could do better? Search methods in recent oral health systematic reviews | Abstract |
| FM Morgan, RL Turley, BL Chadwick |
| [P08-81] Assessing the effects of diagnostic tests on patient outcomes: how reliable, informative and practical are randomised controlled trials? | Abstract |
| LFerrante DiRuffano, J Dinnes, CJ Hyde, JJ Deeks |
| [P08-82] Identification and authentication of claimed RCTs for Cochrane systematic review | Abstract |
| Q Zhuo, TX Wu, XZ Yang, XX Zeng, Y Yuan |
| [P08-83] Identification and characterization of systematic reviews in HIV/AIDS | Abstract |
| E Pienaar, N Siegfried |
| [P08-84] Developing a database structure for meta-epidemiological research | Abstract images |
| J Savovic, The Brando Collaborators |
| [P08-85] Brazilian oral health journals in Scielo: an open access tropical treasure? | Abstract |
| RF De Souza, CAL Chaves, M Nasser, Z Fedorowicz |
| [P08-86] Do reviewers and editors detect inadequate descriptions of treatments? | Abstract |
| S Schroter, P Glasziou, C Heneghan |
| [P08-87] Interpreting intergroup differences on low quality data of adverse events (AE) in primary clinical trials of non-drug interventions | Abstract |
| K Biester, G Skipka, S Lange |
| [P08-88] Assessment of the Cochrane ‘Risk of bias’ tool: a pilot study | Abstract |
| S Norris |
| [P08-89] The effect of treatment integrity on the interpretation of its efficacy: a case study of motivational interviewing | Abstract |
| D Lai, J Tang |
| [P09-90] Evaluation of race, ethnicity, and income in systematic reviews used to develop drug formularies for state-provided healthcare | Abstract |
| DH Odierna, LA Bero |
| [P09-91] Incorporating relevant evidence into cost-effectiveness analysis | Abstract |
| G Richardson, N Hawkins, A Sutton |
| [P10-92] Should systematic reviews of diagnostic tests go beyond test accuracy? | Abstract |
| M Westwood, P Whiting |
| [P10-93] The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test’s brief vs. full version for unhealthy alcohol use: a comparative diagnostic accuracy metaanalysis using the difference in area under the receiver operating characteristics curve as effect measure | Abstract |
| L Kriston, L Hölzel, A-K Weiser, MM Berner, M Härter |
| [P10-94] Assessing the quality of diagnostic studies that use psychometric instruments: applying QUADAS in a novel area | Abstract |
| R Mann, C Hewitt, S Gilbody |
| [P10-95] Quality assessment of studies for double-reading (DR) of screening mammograms and breast-ultrasound (BU) after negative screening-mammogram: contribution of the QUADAS (Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies) tool | Abstract |
| M Nothacker, S Weinbrenner |
| [P11-96] Incorporation of non-randomised evidence in systematic reviews of surgical interventions: a case study of endovascular versus open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms | Abstract |
| D Fayter, D Chambers, F Paton, K Wright, N Woolacott |
| [P11-97] Observation or evidence? Are non-randomized studies really more generalizable than randomized trials? | Abstract |
| N Lee, M McDonagh, B Chan |
| [P11-98] Should Cochrane reviews that include full text reports of nonrandomised evidence also include abstracts of such evidence? | Abstract |
| G Mowatt, F Campbell, JM Burr |
| [P11-99] Quantification of bias in the results of non-randomised studies compared with randomised studies | Abstract images |
| R Beynon, J Savovic, R Harris, D Altman, J Sterne, J Deeks |
| [P11-100] A systematic review of studies that determine which outcomes should be measured in clinical trials in children | Abstract |
| I Sinha, L Jones, R Smyth, P Williamson |
| [P11-101] Observational studies in systematic reviews of comparative effectiveness | Abstract |
| SL Norris, W Bruening, E Johnson, S Fox, R Kane, SC Morton, M Oremus, M Ospina |
| [P11-102] Combining effect sizes from controlled and uncontrolled study designs: benefit, bias, and control strategies | Abstract |
| Y Nestoriuc, A Martin, W Rief |
| [P11-103] Adequate adjustment for confounders is vital for a valid interpretation of meta-analyses incorporating non-randomized studies | Abstract |
| C Schmoor, M Schumacher |
| [P12-104] Patient-based medicine: a useful expansion of evidence-based medicine | Abstract |
| R Rohrbacher, P Marx, T Schaufler, H Schneider |
| [P12-105] The methodological soundness of literature reviews addressing three potential zoonotic public health issues | Abstract |
| L Waddell, A Rajic´, J Sargeant, S Parker, A Deckert, S McEwen |
| [P12-106] A systematic approach to identifying and responding to policymakers needs in evidence-based veterinary public health - food safety | Abstract |
| S Read, A Rajic´, J Sargeant, L Waddell, A Fazil, F Pollari, J Farber |
| [P12-107] Evidence-based health care being developed in South Korea | Abstract |
| SM Lee, YK Park, DA Park, HJ Seo, SJ Lee |
| [P12-108] Beyond synthesis: developing a research program on knowledge translation and exchange | Abstract |
| R Armstrong, E Waters, J Doyle, N Priest, L Willenberg |
| [P12-109] Discussion on Chengdu essential medicine list by analyzing drug use in primary health institutions | Abstract |
| B Zhou, J Yu, Y Li, W Li, P Tan, X Li, H Li, J Peng |
| [P12-110] List of Procedures and Events: a new coverage instrument at the Brazilian supplementary health | Abstract |
| AC Rios, J Carvalho, AP Cavalcante, KS Coelho, MF Medeiros, MR Oliveira, CV Rodrigues, R Salvador |
| [P12-111] Physicians’ willingness to ration health care: a systematic review of survey findings | Abstract |
| D Strech, G Persad, G Marckmann, M Danis |
| [P12-112] Is the approval status considered in Cochrane reviews of drug therapies? | Abstract |
| R Potthast, T Kaiser, B Wieseler, V Vervölgyi |
| [P12-113] Strategies in priority setting for practice guideline development | Abstract |
| J Castillo, L Reveiz, J Buendia, M Torres, P Mosquera, D Tellez |
| [P13-114] Obstacles to evidence-based practice in Belgium (Flanders): a context-specific synthesis of qualitative research findings | Abstract |
| K Hannes |
| [P13-115] A synopsis of four Cochrane systematic reviews on bladder training and voiding programmes using metastudy techniques for qualitative research | Abstract |
| B Roe, J Ostaszkiewicz, J Milne, S Wallace |
| [P13-116] Two reviews are better than one? Developing linkages between a Cochrane review and a review of mixed methods | Abstract |
| R Ryan, D Lowe, M Prictor, S Hill |
| [P13-117] Using meta-study to synthesize the results of qualitative research: the role of theory | Abstract |
| R Garside |
| [P13-118] Developing a deeper understanding of the impacts of lay health worker interventions: combining systematic reviews of effectiveness and cost-effectiveness with a realist review of programme theory | Abstract |
| S Lewin, C Glenton, D Walker, A Corluka, I Scheel |
| [P14-119] Peer-review publication of a new drug technology following initial appearance at a large hematology conference: implications for patients, clinicians, researchers and policy-makers | Abstract |
| ME Kho, MC Brouwers |
| [P14-120] The need for better design and reporting of RCTs in a neglected but widespread skin disease | Abstract |
| U Gonzalez, M Pinart, L Reveiz, J Alvar |
| [P14-121] Ambiguity of study population analysis and reporting in asthma clinical trials | Abstract images |
| GK Frampton, J Shepherd |
| [P14-122] Outcome measurement in clinical trials of pediatric acute diarrhea: a systematic review | Abstract |
| BC Johnston, L Shamseer, BR Da Costa, K Thorlund, S Vohra |
| [P14-123] Measuring and reporting adherence to exercise for chronic musculoskeletal pain in randomised controlled trials: observations from a Cochrane review | Abstract |
| JL Jordan, MA Holden, EEJ Mason, NE Foster |
| [P14-124] Updating systematic reviews: an international survey | Abstract |
| C Garritty, AC Tricco, A Tsertsvadze, M Sampson, D Moher |
| [P14-125] Time to publication of Cochrane reviews: a retrospective cohort study | Abstract |
| AC Tricco, D Moher, MH Chen, R Daniel |
| [P14-126] The effect of study sponsorship on a systematically evaluated body of evidence was modest: secondary analysis of a systematic review | Abstract |
| G Gartlehner, L Morgan, P Thieda, A Fleg |
| [P14-127] Systematic review of the empirical evidence of study publication bias and outcome reporting bias | Abstract |
| K Dwan, DG Altman, AW Chan, E Decullier, E Von Elm, C Gamble, JPA Ioannidis, PR Williamson1 |
| [P14-128] Understanding the impact of outcome reporting bias in trials (the ORBIT study) | Abstract |
| K Dwan, DG Altman, S Dodd, C Gamble, A Jacoby, J Kirkham, S Taylor, PR Williamson |
| [P14-129] The quality of reporting of randomized controlled trials abstracts is sub-optimal: a survey of four major general medical journals | Abstract |
| O Berwanger, RA Ribeiro, A Finkelsztejn, M Watanabe, EA Suzumura, BB Duncan, PJ Devereaux, D Cook |
| [P14-130] Paediatric RCTs and CCTs: an analysis of trends over time from 1948 to 2006 | Abstract |
| D Thomson, L Tjosvold, B Vandermeer, TP Klassen, L Hartling |
| [P14-131] Evidence in the ‘‘instructions for authors’’ of surgical journals and their statistical requirements: a descriptive review of 70 leading surgical journals | Abstract |
| F Herrle, C Kreuzberg, S Sauerland, M Niedergethmann, S Post, A Stang |
| [P14-132] Chinese authors do need CONSORT: reporting quality for five leading Chinese medical journals | Abstract |
| J Li, L Xu, MM Zhang, CL Ai, L Wang |
| [P14-133] Assessment of the methodological quality of reporting of randomized trials in Iranian dental journals | Abstract |
| M Mahdian, M Nasser |
| [P15-134] Deworming children to improve growth and school performance: evidence update on a global health policy | Abstract |
| P Garner, D Taylor-Robinson, A Jones |
| [P15-135] Growth of Cochrane activity and evidence-based practice in Malaysia: the impact of the SEA-ORCHID project | Abstract |
| JJ Ho, A Sivasangari, RP Japaraj, H Van Rostenberghe, ASM Chang, SJ McDonald |
| [P15-136] The PAHO report on the Venezuelan primary health care intervention Barrio Adentro | Abstract |
| S Vivas-Martinez, ME Martinez, WG Metzger |
| [P16-137] Developing a sensitive search strategy in Farsi for retrieving reports of randomized trials in Iranmedex | Abstract |
| M Shahiri, M Nasser, H Javaheri |
| [P16-138] Establishing database of RCT reports published in Chinese with English citation and PICO to support Cochrane reviewers within the Collaboration | Abstract |
| MM Zhang, YP Li, J Li, GJ Liu, W Phil, M Fento |
| [P16-139] Utilization of online database for medical information: a nationwide survey of physicians at regional hospitals in Taiwan | Abstract |
| KN Kuo, YWB Chiu, HL Lo, YH Shih, HW Ting, YH Weng |
| [P16-140] Assessment of the validity of a resources-saving selection procedure for non-English studies in systematic reviews | Abstract |
| J Kreis, YB Schueler, D Eyding, B Wieseler |
| [P16-141] Evaluating the effectiveness of search strategies for systematic reviews in zoonotic public health | Abstract |
| L Waddell, V Nguyen, J Harris, A Rajic |
| [P16-142] Introducing biomedical databases in China | Abstract images |
| Y Li, Y Chen, L Du, C Ai |
| [P16-143] Searching LILACS database is irrelevant in systematic reviews in oncology | Abstract |
| A Sasse, L Santos |
| [P16-144] Numbers of randomized controlled trials reported in Japanese literature database | Abstract |
| T Naito, M Yoneda, N Suzuki, T Hirofuji |
| [P16-145] The usefulness of The Cochrane Library in the development of a systematic bibliography on employee health and work performance | Abstract |
| JL Jordan, G Wynne-Jones, DAWM VanDerWindt |
| [P16-146] Where to identify information on adverse effects for a systematic review: a methodological overview | Abstract |
| S Golder, YK Loke, J Burch |
| [P16-147] Development of the Dementia and Cognitive Improvement Group Specialized Register | Abstract |
| H Collins, A Noel-Storr1 |
| [P16-148] Accessing the evidence: a search portal and reference site for clinical trials in children | Abstract |
| J Wong, D Ghersi |
| [P16-149] Why were they missed? Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) identified through the MEDLINE Retagging Project but not the US National Library of Medicine (NLM) | Abstract images |
| S Wieland, K Dickersin |
| [P16-150] Focus EMTREE terms vs. Non-focused EMTREE terms to search for clinical drug trials in EMBASE | Abstract |
| E Hausner, M Simon, T Kaiser |
| [P16-151] Developing a search filter for ‘upstream’ public health interventions | Abstract |
| J Kavanagh, C Stansfield, T Lorenc, A Harden, A Weightman, J Doyle, E Waters |
| [P16-152] Developing a child health trials register: benefits, challenges, and solutions | Abstract |
| TP Klassen, L Tjosvold, L Hartling |
| [P16-153] Comparison of evidence-based answer retrieval from four bedside information sources: a randomized controlled trial | Abstract |
| SF Ahmadi, M Faghankhani, M Akbarshahi, A Javanbakht, M Mirghorbani, B Safarnejad, H Baradaran1 |
| [P16-154] Carnival time: a mapping exercise of Brazilian oral health journals | Abstract |
| MA Marchesan, RF De Souza, T Pereira-Cenci, Z Fedorowicz |
| [P16-155] The Master List of Journals Being Searched: where it’s been and where it’s going | Abstract |
| R Scherer, K Robinson, K Dickersin |
| [P16-156] Development of search strategies for retrieving studies on the accuracy of signs and symptoms | Abstract |
| N Shaikh, RG Badgett, AM Ketchum, NL Wilczynski, KA McKibbon, RB Haynes |
| [P16-157] Optimizing literature searches: a topic-related ‘bottom-ceilingapproach’ | Abstract |
| C Niederstadt, S Droste, M Lelgemann |
| [P16-158] The value of searching multiple databases for guideline development | Abstract |
| J Kelly |
| [P17-159] The data extraction challenge: observer variation when extracting data for the calculation of a standardised mean difference | Abstract |
| B Tendal, P Jüni, JPT Higgins, A Hrobjartsson, A Jørgensen, S Trelle, S Wandel, E Nüesch, K Gesser, S Ilsøe-Kristensen, PC Gøtzsche |
| [P17-160] Empiric comparison of ratio and difference methods for analysing continuous outcomes in meta-analysis | Abstract images |
| JO Friedrich, NKJ Adhikari, R Pinto, J Beyene |
| [P17-161] Sensitivity of between-study heterogeneity in meta-analysis: proposed metrics and empirical evaluation | Abstract |
| NA Patsopoulos, E Evangelou, JPA Ioannidis |
| [P17-162] Reasons or excuses for avoiding meta-analysis in forest plots | Abstract |
| NA Patsopoulos, JPA Ioannidis, HR Rothstein |
| [P17-163] Incorporating uncertainty of between-trial variance estimates increases the reliability of random-effects meta-analysis | Abstract |
| K Thorlund, J Wetterslev, C Gluud |
| [P17-164] Methodological and reporting quality of indirect comparisons | Abstract |
| S Donegan, C Tudur-Smith, C Gamble, P Williamson |
| [P17-165] Comparing atypical antipsychotic agents using mixed treatment comparisons meta-regression | Abstract |
| BK Chan, R Fu, K Peterson, S Carson, S Thakurta, MS McDonagh |
| [P17-166] Graphs in meta-analysis: worth more than a thousand words? | Abstract |
| L Bax, N Fukui, Y Yaju, H Tsuruta, N Ikeda, T Satoh, KGM Moons |
| [P17-167] Developing clinically meaningful criteria of ‘response’ that can be used as standards in systematic reviews by equipercentile linking | Abstract |
| S Leucht, R Engel |
| [P17-168] Prioritising the updating of systematic reviews | Abstract |
| Y Takwoingi, AJ Sutton, S Donegan, P Garner, C Gamble, A Donald |
| [P17-169] Combining multiple imputation and Bayesian model selection to reduce inconsistency in multiple treatment meta-analysis | Abstract |
| K Thorlund, R Steele, R Platt, J Carlisle, I Shrier |
| [P17-170] Comparison of Copas selection model for publication bias and trimand-fill | Abstract |
| G Schwarzer, G Rücker, JR Carpenter |
| [P17-171] Adjusting for publication bias: a multiple imputation approach | Abstract |
| J Carpenter, G Rücker, G Schwarzer |
| [P18-172] International activity within Cochrane Review Groups | Abstract |
| C Allen, M Clarke, D Wyatt |
| [P18-173] Comparison of the priority action areas in oral health with the evidence available in The Cochrane Library | Abstract |
| M Nasser, Z Fedorowicz, H Bastian |
| [P18-174] Dissemination of evidence-based health care in Brazil: use of television programme | Abstract |
| R Riera, RB Andriolo, LGS Lima, CR Macedo, MES Puga, BNG Silva, VP Vieira, AN Atallah |
| [P18-175] Contextual heterogeneity: unlocking local relevance from global evidence | Abstract |
| R Gruen, S Green, J Lavis |
| [P18-176] Extending and strengthening the end-user perspective in The Cochrane Collaboration | Abstract |
| C Cattivera, R De Souza, J Wale |
| [P18-177] The Cochrane Library: usage statistics and trends on Wiley Inter-Science - the who, where and what | Abstract |
| F Reynolds |
| [P18-178] Information concerning the safety and adverse effects of medical procedures reported in a Brazilian journal | Abstract |
| R Riera, VP Vieira, RB Andriolo, LG Lima, CR Macedo, MES Puga, BN Silva, AN Atallah |
| [P18-179] How global is our knowledge? Population diversity in observational studies on selenium and cancer risk | Abstract |
| G Dennert, M Brinkmann, M Vinceti, M Zeegers, M Zwahlen, M Horneber |
| [NN-01] Lack of access to unpublished clinical study reports and trial protocols at drug agencies, and lack of good arguments against access | Abstract |
| PC Gøtzsche |
| [NN-02] Endorsement of the CONSORT Statement by high impact factor medical journals: a survey of journal editors and journal "instructions to authors" | Abstract |
| S Hopewell , DG Altman , D Moher , KF Schulz |
| [NN-03] Sociological perspective | Abstract |
| RE Aldred |
| [NN-04] Options for presenting results of continuous variables in "Summary of findings" tables | images |
| G Guyatt , PJ Karanicolas , A Oxman , D Patrick , H Schunemann |
| [NN-05] Fixed and random effect models when one trial dominates metaanalysis results | Abstract images |
| G Guyatt , PJ Devereaux , J Pogue , S Yusuf , H Yang , V Montori , P Alonso-Coello , G Urrutia , O Berwanger , A Ciapponi , A Salazar , M Tristan |
Workshop presentations
| W01 - Reaching the end users through effective and safe patient-centred health care - what CCNet can provide | Abstract |
| Janet Wale, Silvana Simi, Sara Yaron, Anne Lyddiatt |
| W02 - When rating gets tough - coping with difficult situations when using the new risk of bias assessment tool | Abstract |
| Klaus Linde, Sven Trelle, Peter Jueni |
| W03 - Ensuring relevance and building enthusiasm for Cochrane reviews: determining appropriate methods for identifying priority topics for future Cochrane reviews | Abstract |
| Mona Nasser, Peter Tugwell, Vivian Welch, Erin Morris, Elizabeth Waters, Jodie Doyle |
| W04 - Systematic reviews of diagnostic accuracy studies. 2: assessment of methodological quality | Abstract |
| Penny Whiting, Anne Rutjes, Mariska Leeflang, Vasiliy Vlassov, Hans Reitsma |
| W05 - Systematic reviews of diagnostic accuracy studies 1: Formulating the study question and identification of studies | Abstract |
| Graziella Filippini, Patrick Bossuyt, Roberto D'Amico, Ruth Mitchell |
| W06 - PEARLS - short summaries of evidence enthusiastically received | Abstract |
| Tim Kenealy, Floris van de Laar |
| W07 - RevMan 5 presentation for Cochrane Intervention review authors | Abstract |
| Elizabeth Pienaar, Mona Nasser, Kate Cahill |
| W08 - Archie training for Cochrane Review Group (CRG) editors | Abstract |
| Sonja Henderson, Liz Dooley |
| W09 - Study-based Registers | Abstract |
| Gail Higgins, Lynn Hampson, Hugh McGuire |
| W10 - Developing Summary of Findings (SoF) tables for Cochrane reviews | Abstract |
| Holger Schunemann |
| W11 - Developing a fictitious review as a training resource for Cochrane authors | Abstract |
| Miranda Cumpston, Veronica Pitt, Denise O'Connor, Sarah Hetrick, Steve McDonald |
| W12 - The Cochrane Library:hands-on searching (advanced) | Abstract |
| Laura Sampson |
| W13 - Non-inferiority in Clinical Trials: Biometrical and Regulatory Aspects / Non-inferiority with Meta-Analyses | Abstract |
| Dieter Hauschke, Stefan Witte |
| W14 - How to include economics in Cochrane review protocols. Part 1: background, study questions, outcome measures and types of studies | Abstract |
| Ian Shemilt |
| W15 - Economics and equity in health care: current perspectives and evidence | Abstract |
| Erin Morris, Miranda Mugford, Peter Tugwell, David McDaid, Damian Walker, Helen Weatherly, Elizabeth Kristjansson |
| W16 - Cochrane-based decision support: global evidence at the point of care | Abstract |
| Ilkka Kunnamo, Peter Nyberg |
| W17 - Methods for synthesizing & integrating qualitative evidence | Abstract |
| Jane Noyes |
| W18 - A guide to prospective meta-analysis | Abstract |
| Lisa Askie, Davina Ghersi |
| W19 - Introductory/intermediate workshop for Cochrane Trials Search Co-ordinators | Abstract |
| Carol Lefebvre |
| W20 - The role of meta-regression in Cochrane reviews | Abstract |
| Judith Anzures, Georgia Salanti |
| W21 - Dealing with heterogeneity | Abstract |
| Gerogia Salanti |
| W22 - Basics of meta-analysis | Abstract |
| Steff Lewis |
| W23 - Introduction to meta-analysis of continuous outcomes | Abstract |
| Peter Jueni |
| W24 - Guidelines for end-user peer review of Cochrane reviews and protocols - with a view to clinical guidelines | Abstract |
| Janet Wale, Kathie Godfrey, Amy Zelmer, U Hla Htay |
| W25 - Systematic reviews of diagnostic accuracy studies 3: A practical introduction to meta-analysis | Abstract |
| Jon Deeks, Rob Scholten, Mariska Leeflang |
| W26 - Advanced meta-analysis of diagnostic test performance: investigating heterogeneity and comparing tests | Abstract |
| Petra Macaskill, Roger Harbord |
| W27 - Disseminating the findings of systematic reviews: the CRD approach | Abstract |
| Paul Wilson, Alison Booth |
| W28 - The Cochrane Updating Project: Lessons learnt and ways forward | Abstract |
| Julie Brown, Anne Lethaby, Jane Clarke, Vanessa Jordan, Marian Showell, Cindy Farqhuar |
| W29 - RevMan 5 for Cochrane Intervention review authors - learn to use all the features hands-on. | Abstract |
| Elizabeth Pienaar, Kate Cahill, Monica Kjeldstrom, Mona Nasser |
| W30 - Using workflows in Archie | Abstract |
| Monica Kjeldstrom, Liz Dooley, Kate Cahill, Sonja Henderson, Becky Gray, Karen Hovhannisyan |
| W31 - Register & handsearch submissions for CENTRAL: all you need is trials! | Abstract |
| Gail Higgins |
| W32 - Working with the GRADEprofiler (GRADEpro) | Abstract |
| Holger Schunemann |
| W33 - Navigating The Cochrane Library | Abstract |
| Laura Sampson, Nigel Thompson, Fabienne Reynolds |
| W34 - Statistical methods for meta-analysis: an overview | Abstract |
| Joseph Beyene |
| W35 - How to include economics in Cochrane review protocols. Part 2: search methods, critical appraisal, data collection and analysis | Abstract |
| Ian Shemilt |
| W36 - Use of Field Topic Lists in Archie | Abstract |
| Eric Manheimer, Susan Wieland |
| W37 - Systematic Reviews of Prognosis Studies: From Protocol to Meta-analysis | Abstract |
| Katrina Williams, Doug Altman, Rieke de Vet, Richard Riley, Jill Hayden, Susan Woolfenden |
| W38 - Extracting data for a systematic review of non-randomised studies (NRS) of a public health intervention | Abstract |
| Barney Reeves, George Wells |
| W39 - Calculation and interpretation of the number needed to treat (NNT) | Abstract |
| Ralf Bender, Mandy Hildebrandt |
| W40 - Identifying and assessing the impact of outcome reporting bias in meta-analysis | Abstract |
| Jamie Kirkham, Paula Williamson, Kerry Dwan, Doug Altman |
| W41 - How to handsearch paper and electronic journals and conference proceedings to identify articles eligible for the Cochrane CENTRAL Register of Controlled Clinical Trials | Abstract |
| Roberta Scherer, Ruth Mitchell |
| W42 - Advanced workshop for Cochrane Trials Search Co-ordinators (closed) | Abstract |
| Carol Lefebvre |
| W43 - Including non-standard studies and non-standard data in a meta-analysis | Abstract |
| Judith Anzures |
| W44 - Estimating hazard ratios using Parmar's methods | Abstract |
| Heather Dickinson, Andrew Bryant |
| W45 - Multiple-treatments meta-analysis: challenges and opportunities | Abstract |
| Georgia Salanti, Peter Jueni, Deborah Caldwell |
| W46 - Statistical methods for meta-analysis of individual patient data | Abstract |
| Richard Riley, Christopher Schmid, Paula Williamson |
| W47 - Investigating and dealing with bias in systematic reviews | Abstract |
| Jonathan Sterne, David Moher, Peter Jueni |
| W48 - A Roadmap to Success: Strategic Planning and Performance Measurement for Entity and Organisation Administrators | Abstract |
| Mary Ellen Schaafsma |
| W49 - Consumers speak out! What do we want results reporting to look like? | Abstract |
| Kay Dickersin, Janet Wale, Davina Ghersi |
| W50 - How to search for studies for inclusion in Cochrane diagnostic test accuracy reviews | Abstract |
| Ruth Mitchell, Anne Eisinga, Marie Westwood |
| W51 - Grading the quality of evidence and preparing summary of findings tables for diagnostic tests | Abstract |
| Holger Schunemann, Andrew Oxman, Gordon Guyatt, Nancy Santesso, Jan Brozek |
| W52 - Systematic reviews of diagnostic accuracy studies 5: presenting and interpreting results | Abstract |
| Rob Scholten, Chris Hyde |
| W53 - Tools and resources for reviews of complex interventions: a workshop by the Consumers and Communication Review Group | Abstract |
| Megan Prictor |
| W54 - Publication ethics and Cochrane reviews | Abstract |
| Laura Sampson, Liz Wager, Suzan Fiack |
| W55 - Using the new Cochrane Style Guide | Abstract |
| Nancy Owens, Harriet MacLehose |
| W56 - Advanced EPOC Methods Workshop | Abstract |
| Russell Gruen, Emma Tavender, Gro Jamtvedt, Doris T Kristoffersen |
| W57 - Who wants to be a meta-analyst: The Second Annual Game Show Edition | Abstract |
| Ian Shrier, Julian Higgins, Joseph Beyene, Kristian Thorlund |
| W58 - Cochrane SoF Tables "train the trainers" workshop | Abstract |
| Holger Schunemann, Nancy Santesso, Andrew Oxman, Gordon Guyatt, Jan Brozek |
| W59 - Cochrane Podcasting for Dummies | Abstract |
| Laura Sampson, Chris Mavergames, Mike Clarke, Deborah Pentesco-Gilbert |
| W60 - Train the trainers of evidence-based healthcare workshops | Abstract |
| S. Swaroop Vedula, Roberta Scherer, Phil Wiffen, Elizabeth Pienaar, Joseph Mathew |
| W61 - Interpretation of PROS in Cochrane Reviews | Abstract |
| Donald Patrick, Gordon Guyatt |
| W62 - RevMan 5 for Cochrane Diagnostic test accuracy reviews | Abstract |
| Mariska Leeflang, Tess Moore, Rasmus Moustgaard, Lotty Hooft |
| W63 - Searching for, retrieving and incorporating adverse effects data | Abstract |
| Su Golder, Andrew Herxheimer |
| W64 - The development of the new Cochrane Register of Controlled Studies | Abstract |
| Ruth Foxlee |
| W65 - Identifying Qualitative Research to complement Cochrane Reviews | Abstract |
| Andrew Booth |
| W66 - Searching for studies | Abstract |
| Bernadette Coles, Carol Lefebvre, Alison Weightman, Jessie McGowan |
| W67 - Reviews with survival from cancer as the primary outcome: writing the protocol | Abstract |
| Heather Dickinson, Andrew Bryant, Anne Oestmann, Clare Jess, Gail Quinn, Jane Hayes |
| W68 - Meta-analysis of continuous outcomes: helping review authors negotiate the change score versus final value debate | |
| Joanne McKenzie, Doug Altman |
| W69 - Testing for differences in effect between subgroups: Time for a rethink? | Abstract |
| Roger Harbord, Julian Higgins |
| W70 - Missing data in meta-analysis - a practical guide | Abstract |
| James Carpenter |
| W71 - Assessing risk of bias in included studies: the recommended tool for Cochrane reviews | Abstract |
| Julian Higgins, Joel Gagnier |
| W72 - Grading the quality of evidence in concise evidence summaries: experience from EBM Guidelines | Abstract |
| Jukkapekka Jousimaa, Helena Varonen |
| W73 - Kritische Beurteilung wissenschaftlicher Texte für Verbraucher/innen - Critical Appraisal Skills' for Consumers (in German) | Abstract |
| Sascha Köpke, Martina Bunge |
| W74 - Methods for measuring the patient's perspective in Evidence-based Medicine | Abstract |
| John Bridges |
| W75 - Making sense of scientific evidence: a workshop for consumers | Abstract |
| Gill Gyte |