Systematic approaches to reviewing depend on a systematic search; something that can pose particular challenges for qualitative reviews, where the research question may be more exploratory and the evidence base more diverse.

This webinar will consider some of the key considerations when identifying evidence for qualitative evidence synthesis (QES) including sources, study filters and sampling.

Mark Clowes is an information specialist who has worked at SCHARR since 2015, following many years as a subject librarian supporting nursing and allied health. He has contributed to dozens of published reviews and is a co-author of the textbook "Systematic Approaches To A Successful Literature Review" (Booth et al, 2021, Sage) and the forthcoming Cochrane-Campbell Handbook for Qualitative Evidence Synthesis (Noyes et al, 2024, Wiley).