Workshop on 'Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis' begins
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, April 21 2025: A two-day workshop on 'Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis' organised by Department of Community Medicine of Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), has been inaugurated on Monday at Sushruta Hall of the institute with RIMs Hospital medical superintendent Prof N Sanjib Singh as the chief guest and RIMS dean (academic) Dr Th Meera as the functional president.

It was also attended by workshop's organising chairperson Dr H Sanayaima Devi, who is also Department of Community Medicine head, and RIMS deputy director Dr RK Mecolt Singh.

The workshop aims to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge in conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses - an increasingly vital part of evidence-based medical research.

The first day's sessions covered topics related to introduction to systematic review, preliminary steps including team building and formulation of research questions, defining inclusion and exclusion criteria, developing search strategy, hands-on training with databases like PubMed, and study selection process using Rayyan.

The sessions were facilitated by experts including Dr Yuvaraj, Dr Dhanajayan, Dr Prem, and Dr Shanthosh, who guided the participants through both theoretical and hands-on components of the review-process, said a RIMS Media Cell release, adding that the second day will feature further in-depth sessions and practical training modules aimed at enhancing the methodological rigor and competence of the attendees.

This academic event highlights RIMS' continued commitment to advancing research capabilities and fostering a culture of scientific excellence among its medical professionals, according to the release.

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