More than 100 review syntheses have analysed the effects of exercise on older adults with cognitive impairments, such as Alzheimer's disease. Surprisingly, nearly half of these are meta-analyses, proposing similar aims and methodologies.

This duplication, or redundancy, not only increases research waste, but can also confuse both clinicians and patients.

In this webinar, will unveil an ongoing umbrell systematic review, ongoing since 2010, and examine the redundant representation of Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) across these published meta-analyses.

Moderator:

Tiffany Duque, MPH, RDN is a global health professional and currently serves as Cochrane’s Senior Officer in charge of the Cochrane US Network, Geographic Groups, and Fields, overseeing Cochrane’s 131 geographic groups in 53 countries. She has more than 20 years of experience in global and US public health, most focused on global nutrition research, program design, implementation, program management, and multi-partner collaborations. Internationally, her work has been with organizations including WHO, UNICEF, the Ministry of Health of Colombia, the Public Health Institute of Mexico, and a variety of NGOs. In the US, Tiffany worked for 8 years at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as with CARE, Emory University and the Fulton County Health Department in Atlanta, GA. 

Speakers:

Claudia De Santis recently graduated in Public Health from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU). Combining her passion for knowledge dissemination and her background in health research and Psychology, she currently serves as a Web Publisher for Cochrane Multiple Sclerosis and Rare Diseases of the CNS. Through her participation in the Cochrane US Mentoring Program, Claudia is honing her skills in evidence synthesis methodology. Under the guidance of Dr. Patricia Heyn, she is currently engaged in gathering, reviewing, and publishing studies related to geriatric healthcare at the Center for Optimal Aging, Marymount University.

Kaoutar Ouabicha: Final year medical student from Morocco balancing between patient care as a medical intern and working on her thesis that focuses on leg ulcer treatments. During her medical journey she has acquired a comprehensive understanding of medical concepts, diagnostic skills, and clinical reasoning. Participating in the Cochrane US mentoring program under Dr. Patricia Heyn has  invaluable experience in expanding her research skills and commitment to evidence-based medicine. Her future goals include applying for US medical residency in Family Medicine, aiming to merge clinical expertise with research to enhance patient care and ultimately improve patient outcomes. 

Guest:

Dr. Patricia C. Heyn, PhD, FGSA, FACRM has been involved in health disparity, rehabilitation and gerontological sciences research for over 20 years. She is a fellow of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM). She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at University of Colorado School of Medicine and the Deputy Director of the US Cochrane Colorado Affiliate Center.