This program is being delivered online via Zoom.

The JBI Scoping Review Workshop is designed for clinicians, public health professionals, academics, researchers and others to determine the most appropriate review methodology for their question, with a particular focus on scoping reviews.

What can participants expect?

This workshop enables participants to explore the theories and concepts relating to scoping reviews and other types of evidence synthesis and equip participants with the knowledge and tools they need to successfully plan for and undertake a scoping review following the JBI approach.

Course overview

The course is structured across nine sessions: 

Session 1: Introduction to JBI and evidence-based healthcare

Session 2: Introduction to evidence synthesis and systematic reviews

Session 3: Introduction to scoping reviews

Session 4: Developing your objectives, questions and eligibility criteria

Session 5: Searching and selecting the evidence

Session 6: Extracting the evidence

Session 7: Analysis and presentation of the evidence

Session 8: Scoping reviews and other similar types of synthesis

Session 9: Reporting your work

Delivery of course

This two-day workshop is being delivered by remote attendance via Zoom in ACST (Australian Central Standard Time), from Adelaide, Australia. 

Wednesday 20 May 2026 9.00am - 1.00pm (ACST) to Thursday 21 May 2026 9.00am - 1.00pm (ACST)

Due to the time differences between countries, this scheduled program is ideally recommended for participants located within the Australasian region however we will always welcome participants from other regions if the days/times can accommodate your learning needs - click here to calculate the time difference between Adelaide and your location.

If you are located outside of Australasia, please refer to our JBI Collaboration for alternative learning opportunities closer to your location. Each JBI collaboration entity listed provides information as to which JBI Short Courses they offer.

Click here for more information on the JBI Scoping Review Network.

Who are your trainers?

Your JBI Trainers for this program are: (researcher profile linked) 

A/Prof Edoardo Aromataris - Director Synthesis Science

Dr Sonia Hines - Senior Research Fellow

Program details

The cost of the JBI Scoping Review Workshop is $750.00 AUD and can be paid by credit card during the registration process.
If you or your organisation require an invoice to be sent, please contact jbieducation@adelaide.edu.au

All training materials will be provided online.
Certificates are only issued to participants who attend all days

Approximately one week prior to the program commencing, further training information including Zoom and resource access links will be emailed to participants.  
Registrations Close: Wednesday 6 May 2026 (unless sold out prior)

Discounts

20% discount for Adelaide University staff and students
20% discount for members of JBI Field Expert Reference Groups and Field Collaborators

For assistance in accessing all discounts, please contact jbieducation@adelaide.edu.au

Want more information about JBI Short Courses? 

JBI’s education and training programs includes evidence synthesis and evidence implementation short courses, tailored training and postgraduate research degrees programs. Visit the JBI website for more information. To see when JBI and JBIC short courses will be held in Adelaide and around the world, go to the JBI events page, or subscribe to JBI Buzz, our monthly eToC. 

If you have any questions, please contact us at jbieducation@adelaide.edu.au 

We look forward to meeting you. 

The JBI Team 