Collaborators Needed for a PRISMA Umbrella Review on Medication Safety During Pregnancy
Skills / interests: Risk of Bias assessment, Screening and selecting studies, Writing (drafting and editing), Data extraction
Improve Life PLLC, a psychiatry clinic in Northern Virginia led by Dr. Stephanie Waggel, is seeking volunteer collaborators to contribute to an ongoing PRISMA-compliant systematic umbrella review examining the effects of commonly used medications and supplements during pregnancy on maternal, fetal, and neonatal outcomes.
We welcome contributors with an interest in evidence synthesis and systematic reviews. Volunteers may assist with:
- Literature screening (title/abstract and full text)
- Data extraction
- Risk of bias assessment (RoB 2, ROBINS-I, Newcastle-Ottawa Scale, etc.)
- Critical appraisal of evidence
- Scientific writing and manuscript preparation
Training and mentorship will be provided. Previous experience conducting systematic reviews is preferred but not required.
Estimated commitment: Approximately 20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling. Research activities are conducted remotely.
Contributors who make substantial intellectual contributions may be eligible for authorship in accordance with accepted publication guidelines.
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