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Collaboration Software and Documents

• RevMan 5 software and Documentation (including information on the user guide and tutorial)
  RevMan 5 is the software that must be used by authors to prepare their review. The RevMan tutorial is a self-training package that in a few hours will lead you through the basics of preparing a Cochrane review in RevMan. It is automatically installed with RevMan 5 (as is the user guide), and can be accessed from the Help menu.
• Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions
  The official document which describes in detail the process of creating Cochrane systematic reviews.
• Logon to The Cochrane Library
  All users of the Internet in Australia, Ireland, Finland, Norway and the UK can get free access to the Cochrane Library online. Check here to see if your country has free access through funded provisions. To retrieve all CEVG protocols and reviews enter HM-EYES into the search box. To retrieve all references to trials relevant to eyes and vision enter SR-EYES in the search box.
  
• Version 1.1 (November 2002) of the Cochrane Collaboration Open Learning Material for Authors

Newcomers

• Title registration notes [PDF]
  Notes for people who are thinking about preparing a review within the Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group.
• Title registration form [MS Word]
  A form for registering to prepare a systematic review within the Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group.

Systematic Review Authors

Guidelines, Documents, and Software (Browse On-Line or Download)

Cochrane Collaboration Software and Documents

• Links to software-related resources for Cochrane authors (Archie, RevMan software, and other resources): Cochrane Information Management System (IMS) for authors
• Introduction to Archie for authors and Quick start guide for authors using Archie

CEVG Documents and Guidelines

• Interactive CEVG Systematic Review Roadmap [PDF: hyperlinks are active]
  Describes the process of preparing a review within the Group from title registration through to review publication and updating. Includes details of what we expect from authors and what authors can expect from the Group.
• CEVG Module
  Includes detailed descriptions of the methods used in CEVG reviews with recommendations for authors preparing protocols and reviews.
• Methods forms [MS Word/Excel]
  These forms may be used by authors during review preparation to help with organizing trial information, quality assessment and data extraction.
  • Characteristics of included studies
  • Study profile
  • Risk of bias assessment
  • Data extraction (dichotomous and continuous outcomes)

Training Course Resources

• Workshop timetables
  Information about workshops run at centres around the world for Cochrane authors.
• Online learning resources for undertaking a systematic review (UK and Ireland-based Cochrane authors with Archie log-in)

Resources for Peer Reviewers

• CEVG Guidelines for protocol peer reviews [PDF]
  Guidelines for people who have agreed to provide pre-publication comments on a protocol
• CEVG Guidelines for review peer reviews  [PDF]
  Guidelines for people who have agreed to provide pre-publication comments on a review

Resources for Consumers

• CEVG Consumer information leaflet [check back soon]
  A short leaflet giving an introduction to the Eyes and Vision Group
• Glossary
  A glossary of some eyes and vision terms
• Cochrane Consumer Network website
  A website specifically for consumers, including summaries of reviews and other resources

 

Resources for Translators

• CEVG Guidelines for translators [PDF]
  Guidelines for people who are translating articles for the Eyes and Vision Group
• CEVG Translation summary sheet [PDF]
  A form for translators to use to return the results of their work to the editorial base

 

Resources for Handsearchers

Cochrane Resources

• Cochrane Master list of journals being handsearched
  The complete list of all journals that are being handsearched throughout the collaboration
• Cochrane Handsearch Manual [PDF]
• Cochrane Handsearcher Training Online Course
  

  CEVG Resources

• CEVG handsearch priority list [PDF]
  A list of journals and conference proceedings that the Eyes and Vision Group believe would be a rich source of trials and are therefore a priority for handsearching
• CEVG Handsearching manual [PDF]
  A guide for handsearchers within the Eyes and Vision Group
• CEVG Quick guide for handsearchers [PDF]
  A short version of the CEVG Handsearching manual for quick reference
• CEVG Handsearch registration form
  A form for handsearchers to use to register details of the journals they are searching
• CEVG Handsearch submission form [PDF]
  Forms for handsearchers to use to document their handsearching and return the results to the editorial base

Editors

• CEVG Editors Roles and Responsibilities Document [PDF]
• CEVG Contact Editors Document [PDF]
• CEVG Editorial Process Document [PDF]

Download Author's Pack

• CEVG Module
• CEVG Notes for authors [PDF]
• CEVG Review development guidelines [PDF]
• Style Guidelines for Cochrane Reviews [PDF]
• Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions [PDF]
• Cochrane Reviewers' Handbook Glossary [PDF]
• RevMan 5 Documentation
• RevMan 5 software