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Searching the Cochrane Library Online
The Cochrane Library is a specialised healthcare database that contains pre-appraised systematic reviews, clinical trials and evidence summaries for healthcare decisions. This training session on searching the Cochrane Library is designed to help participants access and use of the most trusted sources of high-quality evidence for decision-making and research.
Who should attend?
HSE Staff and authorised users of the HSE Library Service, particularly healthcare professionals, students, researchers and policy makers who want to effectively find and use high-quality evidence for decision-making and research.
Why you should attend
- Understand the purpose and scope of the Cochrane Library and its role in evidence-based healthcare.
- Develop skills to efficiently search for high-quality systematic reviews and RCTs using structured search techniques.
- Learn how to navigate a Cochrane systematic review.
- Gain confidence in navigating the Cochrane Library interface using its key features and filters.
- Explore ways to save, export and manage search results for ongoing research or practice.
Additional information
Pre-course materials will be emailed to registered participants before the training. By registering you agree to receive a feedback survey following the training. The session will be recorded.
- Date:
- Thursday, October 15, 2026
- Time:
- 11:00am - 11:45am
- Time Zone:
- UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)
- Library Space:
- Online
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Audience:
- HSE Staff & Authorised Library Users
- Categories:
- InfoSkillsTraining
Please log in at least 10 minutes before the start of the session
Event Organizer
Librarian
Sligo University Hospital
helen.clark@hse.ie
