All mental health professionals are encouraged to practise evidence-based medicine, but in an era of overwhelming research output, information management is key. Until now, no one has assessed the role of secondary journals, which aim to synthesise and present recent evidence, so as to promote evidence-based practice. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details
The experience sampling method (ESM) is a structured diary technique to appraise subjective experiences in daily life. It is applied in psychiatric patients, as well as in patients with somatic illness. Despite the potential of ESM assessment, the improved logistics and its increased administration in research, its use in clinical trials remains limited. This paper introduces ESM for clinical trials in psychiatry and beyond. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details
With the PokemonGo phenomenon sweeping the globe, Shropshire Libraries are welcoming gamers across the county.
Pokemon can be found in amongst the bookshelves in many of the county libraries, and with free wi-fi in all branches gamers are encouraged to drop in and see what they can find. Some libraries have been designated as Pokestops, and others as Pokegyms where Pokemon can be caught and trained.
Dyslexia is one of the most commonly declared disabilities in higher educational institutions in the UK. This article explores the effects of specific learning difficulties, in particular dyslexia, on pre-registration nursing students on practice placements in clinical environments. The author proposes use of the OPEL model, which provides a simple, structured framework for supporting nursing students with specific learning difficulties in practice placements. 9781119048411
We propose a set of criteria to evaluate the quality of studies that have used NLP, focusing on the methods of sample selection, coding, the gold standard, algorithm training, algorithm testing and measures of accuracy (such as recall and precision).
The refurbished accommodation at Bishton Court has been carefully designed to offer a full range of facilities for patients and staff. The two floors of accommodation include an open and inviting reception area, five clinic rooms, a counselling room, primary analysis laboratory, an office and toilets.