n line with our other library webpages, Resources for Nurses and HCAs, Resources for Doctors, Resources for Managers, Resources for AHPs, Resources for ODPs and Theatre Staff etc we have now created a page called "Resources for Patients". This signposts patients to our own patient information and quality health information which they can find on the internet as well as having a downloadable guide on how to identify reputable information. It also has links to information about what Shropshire Public Libraries have to offer in terms of health information.
Conclusion – Systematic searching for research evidence in social care requires considerable thought and development so that the search is fit for the particular purpose of supporting guidelines. This study highlights key challenges and reveals trends when utilising some commonly used databases.
Main Results – Overall, the 60 e-book titles were used more than the print versions, with the electronic versions used a total of 370,695 times while the print versions were used 93 times during the time period being examined.
Conclusions – The majority of studies included have reported positive learning outcomes following the implementation of academic skills and information literacy support strategies, irrespective of their mode of delivery (Embedded, Integrated, or Adjunct). Clear, rigorous evidence that embedded strategies offer superior learning outcomes compared to other delivery modes is lacking. However, because of poor student uptake of strategies offered outside curricula, embedded modes of academic and information literacy support are recommended for first year health science courses.
We’re holding a competition to write the spookiest tale, and it is open to all staff, students and volunteers in the organisations that we serve. Win an Amazon voucher worth £25!
The King’s Fund collection of publications has been the most requested addition to our index over the years. I’m very pleased to report that, as of the around the 20th September, their content will be searchable via Trip.
NLM should not have given its repository the name PubMed Central, it is confusing and just the name muddies the waters. But that ship has sailed. NLM needs to put some serious authority control on PMC quickly. Not only do articles in predatory journals water down what is already indexed in MEDLINE and within PubMed but it could be have significant problems for the treatment of patients and researchers.
The September issue of the HLG Newsletter is now available at: https://www.cilip.org.uk/health-libraries-group/newsletter/current-newsletter. The newsletter contains articles on knowledge management during crises, implementing new library management systems, library strategy, partnership working and lots more. Click here to read more.
Under the out-of-hours idea libraries would still be staffed for a core period during the day, for example from 10am to 5pm, but registered users could also access the building during certain periods outside those hours, for instance from 8am to 10am and from 5pm to 8pm. No library would be completely self-service and the option doesn’t apply to community managed libraries.
Conclusions: This study provides empirical evidence on the use of a coordinated social media strategy for the dissemination of evidence to professionals providing health services to children and youth. The results and lessons learned from our study provide guidance for future knowledge dissemination activities using social media tools.
In celebration of International Clinical Trials Day (19th May 2017) the Library & Knowledge Service and the Research Department co-hosted a hosted a Randomised Chocolate Trial.
Aiming to raise awareness of clinical trials and the importance of research in a way that was fun and accessible, we attracted nearly a hundred Trust staff and students to join our event.
This is a free mobile version of Lab Tests Online-UK, the award-winning, non-commercial website developed by doctors and healthcare scientists to help you better understand the laboratory tests that are part of routine healthcare, diagnosis, monitoring and treatment. Whether you are a patient looking for answers that might reassure you about your health or a healthcare practitioner seeking quick information regarding a particular test, Lab Tests Online-UK puts the knowledge into the palm of your hand.
The main principle behind our objectives is to make it as easy as possible for all RJAH staff
and students to draw on relevant evidence and knowledge within their day-to-day practice.
We also have an increased emphasis on supporting the provision of information to patients
and carers.
Diverse collaborative ventures have enhanced medical article quality and reach, and opportunities for partnerships are more available than ever. Nevertheless, Wikipedia’s medical content and community still face significant challenges, and a socioecological model is used to structure specific recommendations. We propose that the medical community should prioritise the accuracy of biomedical information in the world’s most consulted encyclopaedia.
Healthwatch Shropshire has welcomed the creation of the NHS Digital Apps Library that will help people find the best quality apps to use. The NHS tests apps and awards an ‘NHS approved’ stamp if they meet quality standards for clinical effectiveness, safety, usability and accessibility.
The slide deck from the recent Health Literacy Skills and Partnership Working for Public and Health Librarians (Health Libraries Group and Public and Mobile Libraries Group joint event) are now available here.
The BMJ published an investigation into the prevalence and impact of outcome reporting bias in randomised controlled trials included in Cochrane systematic reviews in 2010.1 It concluded that studies should not be excluded from reviews on the basis that there was “no relevant outcome data” (NROD) as failure to report review outcomes does not mean that the outcomes were not measured. Moreover, this recommendation is an expected methodological standard for Cochrane intervention reviews.2 Quality assurance screening of reviews by the Cochrane Editorial Unit has found that reviews still exclude studies on the basis of NROD. We investigated the proportion of Cochrane reviews excluding studies on the basis of NROD and whether the proportion …...To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
A doctor who tried to submit for publication two research papers written by others has been suspended for 12 months by a medical practitioners tribunal. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
Health care library and knowledge services (LKS) are now expected to contribute to the provision of Patient and Public Information (PPI). The challenges of an ageing population, prevalence of long-term conditions and the encouragement of patients to self manage give added impetus. The Knowledge for Health care PPI Task and Finish Groups developed strategic partnerships with national organizations and produced a suite of resources to support LKS staff. Outputs include guidance, workshop materials, an Ideas Bank and Guide to NHS Choices. The work of the PPI Task and Finish groups will continue to support staff as they develop activities and evidence its impact.
Public Health England plays a vital role in ensuring the health of the nation. The Knowledge and Library Service (KLS) is a key part of the organisation's evidence supply chain. KLS staff handle over 200 requests for literature searches per annum, and this number is increasing exponentially year on year. Searches are often complex and require specialist public health knowledge to complete effectively. Library staff who are new to the area of public health require support and training. In this article, Anh Tran, Knowledge and Evidence Specialist for Public Health England, discusses a peer supported literature search training course that has been developed in-house for the benefit of new library staff, and to increase the Knowledge and Library Service's literature searching capacity at Public Health England.
We have updated our Literature Searching Sites web page to include resources that you can use to find grey literature. You'll find links to help you to find reviews, guidelines, reports, clinical trials, and theses. You'll also find links to specific grey literature databases.
Findings suggest that decisionmakers are willing to accept some trade-off in validity in exchange for a rapid review. Nevertheless, they expect the validity of rapid reviews to come close to that of systematic reviews.
It is estimated that in many settings nurses provide 80 per cent of patient care and they are often the clinicians leading the way in utilising new technology, and creating innovative ways of improving care using new digital tools.
NHS Digital exists to improve health and social care in England by making better use of technology, data and information.
We hope to start a Trust book club for anyone who is interested. We will read a different book each quarter, covering a range of titles on clinical and working life as chosen by the group. We are thinking of choosing non-fiction books rather than novels. Anyone is welcome and you don’t need to be a clinician or a manager to come along.
The journal club will be held on the second Friday of the month beginning Friday 8th September in the Library Seminar room from 1-1.45pm. We encourage you to bring your lunch!!
Although likely to be primarily of interest to nurses/HCA’s/ODPs/students/aspiring nurses etc, all staff are welcome. Topics will vary and participants are encouraged to suggest ideas for papers for future sessions. Details of papers will be publicised ahead of sessions on Twitter/Facebook/email etc and can be found at U:\Group\Evidence Updates for Healthcare Professionals (Green Folders)\Articles for journal club. If you cannot access this please contact the library for copies.