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Cochrane Centres

Cochrane Centres and Branches Associate Centres provide different types of training to review authors, either formally through courses, workshops and webinars, or informally through individual support. Differences in the resources available at Centres and Branches Associate Centres mean that the level and volume of training and support on offer varies considerably. Despite these differences in capacity, Centres and Branches are Associate Centres are expected to provide a minimum level of support. For example, some authors may require additional help in navigating Cochrane processes, especially if they are from countries where systematic reviews are less familiar or English is not their first language. Likewise, if there are communication issues or disputes between author teams and CRGs, then Centres and Branches should Associate Centres should offer to mediate.

In respect of training and support, as a minimum Centres and Branches shouldAssociate Centres should:

• provide advice to prospective review authors on the requirements, expectations and processes of preparing a Cochrane Review;
• indicate what sources of support are available locally, including listings of relevant workshops and courses;
• ensure the training provided is consistent with the Cochrane's approved training resources;
• help resolve any communication issues or disputes between CRGs and authors, either with respect to registering a title or completing the protocol/review;
• help with a range of basic queries concerning review methods, editorial processes and using the RevMan software.