Symposium

G-I-N Satellite Symposium

A world of difference: Putting a qualitative stamp on evidence synthesis

Wednesday 1st October 2008

Finlandia Hall, Helsinki Auditorium, Helsinki, Finland

Costs:
€120 to register.
€80 if attending the full G-I-N Conference.

In recent years there has been significant focus on methods for synthesising qualitative evidence as a means for providing information related to meaningfulness for professionals and consumers alike. This satellite symposium aims to draw together international perspectives on qualitative synthesis. It will also provide some direction for those interested in approaches that can contribute to:

Guideline development

Health Technology Assessment

Systematic Review, and

Clinical decision-making.

A range of high profile, international experts will present on the day with ample opportunity for discussion and debate. It promises to provide a rewarding and robust overview of current issues around qualitative synthesis, including critical appraisal and data extraction, as well as addressing implications for guideline and policy development.

From concept to context, this symposium is for health professionals, managers and academics from all disciplines.

Helsinki embodies much of the Finnish spirit and its progressive nature, making it the perfect location for a symposium aimed at driving forward qualitative synthesis methodology. So, join us in one of Europe’s fastest growing cities and a ‘capital of culture’, to help us put a qualitative stamp on the evidence synthesis world map!

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Program

Please note that this program is preliminary and subject to change as required.

Wednesday 1 October 2008, 9am – 4.30pm

0830	Registration
	Chair: Professor Kaija Saranto
0930	Welcome: Research Professor Marjukka Mäkelä: Finohta
0940	Opening: Adjunct professor Marjaana Pelkonen: Finnish Ministry of Social Affairs & Health
0950	Keynote: Professor Alan Pearson “Qualitative synthesis: Guidelines, HTA and Clinical Practice - identifying the connections”
1025	Keynote: Professor Jari Kylmä “Qualitative synthesis: strategic directions for growth, a European perspective”
1100	Morning tea
1130	Introduction to qualitative research
1155	Conceptualising evidence and establishing credibility in qualitative synthesis
1225	Lunch time
	Chair: Liisa Hallila, PhD
1330	International Issues 1: “Approaches to qualitative synthesis”
1355	International Issues 2: “Critical appraisal, issues and exemplars”
1425	International Issues 3: “Data extraction and synthesis, issues and exemplars”
1450	International Issues 4: “Integration of qualitative synthesis with clinical guidance”
1515	Afternoon tea
1545	Keynote: Craig Lockwood “Bringing it together: A standardised approach to qualitative synthesis to inform clinical decision making”
1605	Panel & Audience discussion: “Implications for policy, practice and guideline development in Europe”
1620	Close – Professor Alan Pearson