Scoping the question of a Cochrane Review

This is a recorded Cochrane Australia webinar with Miranda Cumpston, Cochrane Training Co-ordinator, on how to scope the question of a Cochrane Review.

Are you planning to write a Cochrane systematic review? Not quite sure what question you want to ask? Is a broad or narrow review better? How do you describe what you want to include? For those just starting out, either considering a review or drafting the protocol, this webinar will talk you through the issues when planning the scope of your review, eligibility criteria, and considering comparisons within the review.

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After using this resource, you should be able to...
  • Understand the importance of a well-defined review question
  • Differentiate a broad from a narrow review question
  • Outline components of a well-defined review question
  • Consider whether issues of equity and relevance to specific populations are important to your planned review
  • Understand the general process and logistics of conducting a Cochrane Review

Author information: 
Cumpston, Miranda
Acknowledgements: 

Thanks to Australasian Cochrane Centre and Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing