PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP II: OVERVIEW (META-REVIEW) METHODS FOR SYNTHESIZING PREVENTION RESEARCH LITERATURE

An overwhelming and growing body of primary study and systematic review literature evaluates health behavior interventions. Overviews systematically synthesize this vast literature to improve the utility of this evidence base in basic and applied health sectors; yet, there are few practical guidelines for overview authors to use. This workshop will provide participants with concrete steps to address the unique challenges that arise when authors familiar with systematic review methods attempt to conduct an overview. Upon completion of this workshop, participants should be able to

1. Describe the role(s) of overviews and identify primary reasons for conducting
2. Develop literature search blocks for different databases that are sensitive to finding systematic review literature in their topic of
3. Have a working knowledge of the options available for addressing overview challenges, including appropriately addressing up-to-datedness of reviews and review
4. Understand the meta-analytic options available for second-order meta-analysis.
5. Describe the different standardized tools available for assessing risk of bias and the quality of evidence in
6. Have the ability to choose and employ standardized tools appropriate for assessing risk of bias and the quality of evidence in reviews for their own