Doctoral School
Ahsen Büyükaslan is a physiotherapist and researcher specializing in scoliosis and spine disorders, clinical biomechanics, gait analysis and prosthetic and orthotics biomechanics& rehabilitation. She graduated with the highest honors from Halic University (Istanbul), Faculty of Health Science, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation (BSc. 4-year program) 2012-2016. She holds an MSc from Istanbul Medipol University, Health Sciences Institute, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, 2016-2018 and is also a qualified PhD candidate at the same university. Currently, in addition to clinical practice, she works as a young researcher at the Institute of Kinesiology, University of Ljubljana, and is pursuing a second PhD there. She is a lecturer on clinical research methodology. Her professional affiliations include membership in SOSORT (International Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment), the Scoliosis Research and Treatment Association Turkey (founding member and vice president, 2017–2021), and the Turkish Physiotherapy Association. She won a female researcher award at the MSA Congress in 2023.
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Course Description:
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to systematic reviews and meta-analyses, focusing on their importance in evidence-based research. Participants will learn how to design, conduct, and interpret systematic reviews using essential frameworks like PICOS (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcomes, and Study Design).
Key tools and guidelines, such as PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) for reporting standards and PROSPERO for systematic review registration, will be covered. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to critically appraise literature, synthesize data, and apply these methodologies in their research projects.
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