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What’s happening behind the scenes at #ThePeoplesReview ?
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Plenty of support and help along on the way - no experience needed (in fact those without experience are encouraged to get involved!)
For now, I’ll leave you with the figures from our paper (the prettiest bits!). I do believe this protocol can make a difference - for the public, for students, for educators, for researchers, and for anyone beginning their systematic review journey.
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4️⃣ Three generations of my family are co-authors
The People’s Review is open to everyone and I’m very lucky to have a supportive family who got involved. My mam, dad, siblings, and even my granny are listed as co-authors. (Not many people can say they've co-authored with their granny!)
3️⃣ We have 200+ authors
Anyone who contributed to the early stages of #ThePeoplesReview was invited to be an author. We believe people should be recognised for their contribution regardless of their background. Coordinating so many voices was... intense (!), but the protocol is better for it.
2️⃣ It was co-created with the public
This protocol is the product of a global collaboration. People from around the world helped choose the review question & shape how we would answer it. Thank you to everyone who contributed, this work is yours as much as ours.
1️⃣ It’s written in plain English
The People’s Review aims to help everyone understand what systematic reviews are & why they matter. If we want true #OpenScience, we need to communicate in ways people actually understand and we’ve tried hard to make this protocol clear, engaging, and accessible.
Delighted to share the preprint of our protocol from @thepeoplesreview.ie asking whether resistance training makes a difference to quality of life or heart health for older adults compared with aerobic exercise.
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This isn’t your usual protocol… here’s why (thread)
The preprint for our review protocol is here! 🎉
Here is a sneak preview of one of our figures. You can access the full preprint here: buff.ly/MyOnIqP
Thank you to everyone who joined #Stage4 of #ThePeoplesReview. Now, our team working backstage are taking a closer look at the 699 possibly relevant studies to find the ones that answer the People's favourite question.
Stay tuned for #Stage5 coming soon...
Always happy to answer questions and chat about #ThePeoplesReview!
One of my favourite features of hashtag#CochraneCrowd is that you can see when there are others working with you! It really makes you feel like part of a team. 🥰
I’m online today until 12 GMT to sift through some studies for The People's Review! Join me in Cochrane Crowd to find the studies to get one step closer to answering the people’s favourite question ⬇️
Happy to answer any questions on here❓❓
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📣#Stage3 of #ThePeoplesReview is open now! Help us plan our review & contribute to a real-life #HealthResearch project!
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🥁 And the people's favourite question is...
Does resistance training 🏋️♀️ make a difference to quality of life😁 or heart health🫀 for older adults compared to aerobic exercise👟?
It's not too late to join the fun. You can now take part in #Stage3 - buff.ly/EcZ3ZzX
Exciting day tomorrow….
Thank you Derek for sharing so openly and honestly about The People’s Review… worth a read!
They’ve helped shape this project from a tiny spark 🎇 of an idea into what it is today - through deep discussions 💬, big questions ❓ , problem-solving 🧠, and plenty of laughs along the way 🤣
As a team that includes trans and non-binary people we know any criticism we make of Cass will be seen as ideological
This is why we grounded our work in a methodical critique, using established tools
Whilst our identities still matter, this is about the poor and biased application of methodology
Proud to have been apart of this team. Research methodology matters. Policy should be based on methodologically sound research. Our results show the many methodological flaws of the Cass Review. Check it out ⬇️
We are #hiring One full-time (lecturer B) and three part-time (lecturer A) roles - something to suit everyone! The details of the post and how to apply can be found under "Academic Vacancies" here: www.universityofgalway.ie/about-us/jobs/
Get in touch if you want to know more. Please share widely.
The People's Review Stage 1: Suggest a Question is CLOSING TOMORROW 8th May 2025 at 6pm GMT! If you haven't already submitted your question or want to spread the word with friends and family now is the time to do so!
We'll be back shortly to decide the People's favourite question. Watch this space👀
So grateful to work with this wonderful woman on #ThePeoplesReview 🤗
🧐Did you know that #ThePeoplesReview is a global initiative!
Anyone, anywhere in the world can get involved 🌍
To #JoinTheAdventure
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❓ What health question would you like to answer???
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