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| CANCELLED: How to Conduct Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses of Single-subject Experimental Designs |
| Friday, May 22, 2009 |
| 10:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| North 121 A |
| Area: EDC/CBM; Domain: Applied Behavior Analysis |
| CE Instructor: |
| OLIVER WENDT (Purdue University), Ralf Schlosser (Northeastern University) |
| Description: This workshop will provide an overview on how to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of single-subject experimental designs (SSEDs). SSEDs typically rely on within-subject experimental controls and use of time series data to establish the effectiveness of an intervention. The adoption of evidence-based practice (EBP) demands that practitioners do not rely on any one individual study but rather the aggregated evidence from a synthesis of studies using SSEDs. In EBP, systematic reviews and meta-analysis of SSEDs constitute one of the most persuasive forms of scientific evidence. Meta-analyses of SSEDs rank higher on evidence hierarchies than an individual SSED.
In this workshop we will highlight the rationale for and potential contributions of systematic reviews and meta-analysis of SSEDs. In particular, this workshop will focus on
• Reviewing the steps of conducting a systematic review/meta-analysis with respect to the particular characteristics of SSEDs
• Designing a review protocol that fits SSEDs following Campbell Collaboration Guidelines
• Introducing appropriate “effect size” metrics for the statistical aggregation of intervention outcomes
• Discussing strategies that foster accurate implementation of “effect size” metrics
• Sharing tools for quality appraisal of individual SSEDs
• Appropriate channels for dissemination of systematic reviews of SSEDs |
| Learning Objectives: After completion of this workshop participants will be able to:
• Describe the benefits of conducting a systematic review of SSEDs
• Know the key differences in systematic review methodology of group versus single subject designs
• Demonstrate knowledge on recent developments related to the statistical synthesis and analysis as well as quality appraisal of SSEDs
• Delineate strategies for fostering accurate and reliable implementation of “effect size” metrics.
• Specify appropriate outlets and channels for the dissemination of SSED systematic reviews |
| Activities: Lecturing will provide an overview on planning and undertaking systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Challenges and issues particular to systematic reviews of single-subject research will be outlined. Participants will discuss considerations for appraising systematic reviews and distinguishing high-quality reviews from those of low quality. |
| Audience: The targeted audience comprises practitioners trying to use systematic reviews/meta-analyses for clinical practice as well as researchers intending to produce systematic reviews of single-subject research. |
| Content Area: Methodology |
| Instruction Level: Basic |