YHEC Training Event: 'Getting The Best Out Of Search Filters'
University of York, 11 November 2009
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As the volume of published research grows it is becoming more challenging to identify effciently studies performed according to specific methods. Many search filters to find specific study designs such as randomised controlled trials (RCTs) or diagnostic test accuaracy studies, or research issues such as adverse events, are being designed and published. Increasingly, these filters are being incorporated into database search interfaces, such as the PubMed Clinical Queries. As the number of filters grows, the challenge of choosing between them is becoming more apparent. Information professionals and others wishing ti use search filters need to be aware of issues of filter design, quality and suitability to be able to make informed choices about which filters to select and apply.
This training event will explore how to identify, critically appraise and test out search filters, focusing on health and social care.
The training day presenters will be Julie Glanville and Carol Lefebvre.
Julie Glanville is Project Director, Information Services, York Health Economics Consortium, University of York. Carol Lefebvre is the Senior Information Specialist at the UK Cochrane Centre. Julie and Carol are long-term collaborators who have developed and published search filters to identify RCTs and systematic reviews. They are also involved with the development of the InterTASC Information Specialists' (ISSG) search filter website and the ISSG search filter critical appraisal tool.
By the end of the study day, participants will have:
This study day would be of interest to librarians, Information Specialists, other information professionals and researchers seeking more insight into the usefulness of search filters. Whilst the focus of the day will be search filters in health and social care, many of the key principles of search filter evaluation are generalisable to other fields.
0945: Welcome and introduction to the day
1000: What are search filters? Background and brief history (presentation)
1030: Where can we find filters and how can we keep up to date? (presentation)
1045: Critically appraising search filters (presentation)
- Exploring the key design issues that impact on the quality and usability of search filters
- Using search filter quality checklists
1130: Coffee
1145: Exercise: critically appraising a search filter using a search filter quality checklist
1245: Discussion
1300: Lunch
1345: Translating filters for other interfaces and databases (presentation)
1415: Practical session: translating and testing a filter
1500: Coffee
1515: Exercise: deciding which filter to use
- Working in groups to choose which filter might be most suitable in a specific context
1615: Discussion
1630: Close
Location
The study day on 11 November will be held at the University of York.
Registration Fees
Registration: £195 (plus £29.25 VAT)
The registration fee includes tea and coffee, lunch and course documentation.
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For more information please contact Julie Glanville or Jen Kruger (email: jmg1@york.ac.uk or jk512@york.ac.uk, telephone: 01904 433621.)