Cochrane Consumer Learning

Learn how to use evidence, get involved or improve your skills as a consumer referee. Consumers are encouraged to explore these core learning areas:

         * Introduction to the Cochrane Consumer Network 
         * Learning about Evidence
         * Using Evidence (and the Cochrane Library) 
         * Getting Involved 
         * Training for Consumer Referees

For Editors and Consumer Co-ordinators

Ever wish there were some resources you could use when a new consumer approaches your review group?  We've heard your request, and now there are a collection of resources for working with consumers.  

Special Projects

The Consumers' Executive and the Consumer Coordinator are working hard to improve your experience as a consumer referee.  Visit CCNet's Projects page for more detail about what we are doing.

Presentations

Missed a Colloquium? This site maintains a selection of recent relevant to consumers from Colloquium and other events. View a collection of consumer-related Presentations.

Newsletters

CCNet's last newsletter for 2012 is available here. Newsletters from other organizations within Cochrane can be found at https://www.cochrane.org/news/newsletters.

Papers and Reports

CCNet prepares annual reports on consumer activities. Read documents prepared for the Cochrane Steering Group, plus discussion papers, surveys and reports on consumer involvement. View CCNet's Reports.

CCNet Brochure

Print an illustrative brochure to introduce evidence-based healthcare and consumer participation in Cochrane.  Download the CCNet Brochure [DOC]