The Wales Centre for Evidence Based Care (WCEBC) promotes evidence-based practice through the development and evaluation of internationally excellent systems for evidence appraisal, translation and utilisation.
As a JBI Collaborating Entity, we have an inclusive approach to evidence to produce usable "real world" clinical guidelines.
We offer consultancy and guidance on the production of systematic reviews and implementation projects using the JBI appraisal, implementation and management tools.
These are specifically designed to assist healthcare professionals in implementing evidence-based practice and providing the best possible patient care. We can deliver a bespoke one-day training programme, for a minimum of six delegates, ‘Translating evidence into Practice,’ which can be delivered in your workplace.
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We work closely with the following organisations:
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Mrs Elizabeth Gillen
Research Associate and Co-Deputy Director, Wales Centre For Evidence Based Care
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Enquiries
For enquiries about our consultancy services and training opportunities, please contact Deborah Edwards.
Training opportunities
JBI Evidence Implementation Training Program
The JBI Evidence Implementation Training Program provides clinicians, managers, policymakers and quality managers in healthcare with proven approaches to implementing evidence into practice. It can be provided on a bespoke basis, and during the programme, participants will:
- further develop their clinical leadership skills and strengths
- conduct clinical audits and engage in quality improvement processes
- become familiar with frameworks and software to get research into practice and apply practically clinical evidence
- develop and execute strategies to implement evidence-based practice in their work environment
Date: On request
Venue: Cardiff University (virtual)
Price: TBC
JBI Clinical Leadership Workshop
The Clinical Leadership Workshop is a dynamic and interactive one-day workshop that is based on the best available evidence regarding clinical leadership. Open to clinical leaders and aspiring leaders from all healthcare disciplines, this transformative JBI workshop equips health professionals with information and practical techniques to create a more positive, personal and professional culture in the workplace.
Venue: Cardiff University
Price: £230
JBI Comprehensive Systematic Review Training Programme
Our JBI Comprehensive Systematic Review (CSR) Training Program is a leading systematic review training course designed for researchers and clinicians. This online course will equip participants with the skills to develop, conduct, and report systematic reviews of both qualitative and quantitative evidence using the JBI approach. This programme incorporates interactive workshop-style activities, providing the tools and expertise needed to excel in evidence synthesis.
Dates:
Module 1 (Introduction to systematic reviews): 30 June 2025
Module 2 (Synthesis of quantitative evidence): 1 to 4 July 2025
Module 3 (Synthesis of qualitative evidence): 7 to 9 July 2025
Price: £1045
Venue: Cardiff University (Virtual)
JBI Scoping Review Workshop
This two-day scoping review training course enables participants to explore the theories and concepts relating to scoping reviews and other types of evidence synthesis. This online course will equip participants with the knowledge and tools required to successfully plan for and undertake a scoping review following the JBI approach.
Date: 10th-11th November 2025
Price: £240
Venue: Cardiff University (Virtual)
An introduction to rapid reviews
Our three-day rapid review training course is designed to provide participants with the essential skills and knowledge needed to conduct efficient and high-quality rapid reviews. This online course offers a thorough introduction to rapid review methodology, covering key steps such as formulating research questions, performing focused literature searches, applying methods that accelerate the review process, and synthesising findings quickly. Presented in an engaging, workshop style format, this course equips participants with practical tools and expertise for conducting rapid reviews.
Date: TBC
Price: £450
Venue: Cardiff University (Virtual)
One-to-one consultancy
For those seeking personalised guidance on evidence synthesis projects (for example, systematic, umbrella, scoping and rapid reviews), a one-to-one online consultancy session is available with an information specialist or an evidence synthesis methodologist. Our information specialist can assist with searching and developing a research question for an evidence synthesis project. Our evidence synthesis methodologist can provide expert guidance for those who need support with other aspects of their evidence synthesis project, such as protocol development, project management, use of different evidence synthesis software, and more.
Dates: On request
Price: £250
Venue: Cardiff University (Virtual)
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