Objectives:
To be introduced to the principals and methods of meta-aggregation and software to guide and support qualitative systematic reviews (SUMARI).
To gain introductory-intermediate level experience and knowledge in qualitative data management, including identifying qualitative data, establishing the credibility of qualitative data, synthesising qualitative data, using the meta-aggregative approach and in developing qualitative summary of findings tables.
To increase understanding and experience in establishing rigor through appraisal, extraction and synthesis in qualitative systematic review.

Description:
This workshop is suited to novice/intermediate participants and includes minimal didactics; participants must bring a wireless-enabled laptop. An introduction and overview of meta-aggregation for qualitative synthesis will be followed by a series of brief, practical sessions using JBI systematic review software. Sessions will include a brief introduction to the theory and methods followed by practical activities on identifying qualitative data, extracting qualitative data, rating extracted data with a level of credibility and synthesising qualitative data. Brief discussions will explore and illustrate the applicability of qualitative synthesis to evidence-based healthcare, and to informing recommendations for policy and practice. Attendees will use the JBI-SUMARI software and maintain access for a further 12 months.