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  • Public Health Education
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Research Methodology

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  • Systematic reviews and meta-analyses are crucial for synthesizing research evidence.
  • Effective training in these methods is essential for public health professionals.
  • The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health offers a dedicated course in this area.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the structure and impact of the "Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis" course.
  • To evaluate the long-term benefits and student satisfaction with the course.
  • To provide a model for teaching systematic review methods.

Main Methods:

  • Course description including didactic lectures, hands-on exercises, and group projects.
  • Students conducted systematic reviews in multidisciplinary groups.
  • Student evaluations and long-term surveys (2004-2012) were utilized.

Main Results:

  • The course has trained over 800 students since 1995.
  • High student satisfaction (91%) reported the course's usefulness and impact.
  • Effective elements include hands-on learning, group work, and updated content; time constraints remain a challenge.

Conclusions:

  • A hands-on, practical approach is vital for teaching systematic review methods.
  • The course successfully connects classroom knowledge with real-world public health practice.
  • This course serves as a valuable example for systematic review education.