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Cochrane Interactive Learning

Cochrane Interactive Learning is a learning resource on how to conduct systematic literature reviews. You need a personal account to use the service. When you register or renew your account, you must be connected to Örebro University’s network (see instructions).

Cochrane also have some useful information on using the resource.

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First make sure that the device you are using is connected to Örebro University’s Eduroam or wired network. To ensure that the registration is done correctly, you need to complete the entire process while connected in one of these ways.

If you are using a VPN service, disable it before you begin.

  1. Go to this page to start the registration.
  2. Click “Subscribe or Renew.”
  3. Check the box to accept the terms of service, then click “login or create an account.”
  4. If you already have a Cochrane account, you can log in with it — in that case, go to step 9 below.
  5. If you do not already have a Cochrane account, click “SIGN UP NOW” and fill in the registration form.
  6. Watch for an email titled “Cochrane Account: action required” containing a link to activate your account. Also check your spam folder.
  7. Once you have activated your account, you will return to the registration page for Cochrane Interactive Learning.
  8. You should now see a message stating that your registration has been activated by your organization. No payment is required.
  9. Check the box to accept the terms and click “Register for Cochrane Interactive Learning.”

You must log in each time you access Cochrane Interactive Learning. You will see your progress through the modules marked as Completed, Partially completed, or Not started.

Accounts created in Cochrane Interactive Learning are active until 1 February each year. After that date, you need to renew your account.

Make sure that the device you are using is connected to Örebro University’s Eduroam or wired network. To ensure the renewal is done correctly, you need to complete the renewal while connected in one of these ways.

  1. Click “Subscribe or Renew” from this page.
  2. You should now see the text “Your access has been enabled by Örebro University.”
  3. Check the box to accept the terms of service and click “Subscribe.”

The modules are:

  1. Introduction to conducting systematic reviews
  2. Writing the review protocol
  3. Searching for studies
  4. Selecting studies and collecting data
  5. Introduction to risk of bias
  6. Analyzing the data
  7. Interpreting the findings
  8. Reporting the review
  9. Introduction to health economics
  10. Network meta-analysis
  11. Health equity in systematic reviews
  12. Introduction to qualitative evidence synthesis
  13. Rapid reviews
  14. Conducting living systematic reviews