NLH Document of the Week: Constructing the evidence base on the social determinants of health: a guide

This guide has been produced by The Measurement and Evidence Knowledge Network (MEKN) of the World Health Organization Commission on Social Determinants of Health. It sets out state of the art recommendations on how best to measure the social determinants of health and the most effective way of constructing an evidence base which provides the basis for translating evidence into political action. Click here to read the guide.

Dialog Datastar extension

The National Library for Health (NLH) has extended the Dialog Datastar contract for a further month.

Access to the NLH health related databases via Dialog Datastar will come to an end on 31st July 2008. All saved searches and alerts must be saved so that they can be used in the new NLH interface which will be the only route to the bibliographic databases after 31st July 2008.

This is the FINAL extension of the Dialog Datastar service and it is important that you transfer their searches during the month of July to avoid losing this data.

For further information please contact us.

Multiple Sclerosis Annual Evidence Update (Neurological Conditions)

http://www.library.nhs.uk/neurological

The National Library for Health (NLH) Neurological Conditions Specialist Library project team has carried out a systematic search on Multiple Sclerosis to identify all high level evidence published in the past year, namely guidelines, systematic reviews,health technology assessments and economic evaluations. Leading experts from around the UK have read and appraised these for their validity and relevance to the busy clinician. A list of the most useful papers, along with commentary from the experts, will be available on the site from 23rd June.

New! Training session for new NLH health related databases interface

You may already be aware that the health related databases (accessible via the National Library for Health, NLH) will no longer be supplied by Dialog.

From 1st July 2008 the databases will be searched via a new NLH interface.

The Integrated Library Service (ILS) is running a training session titled ‘Electronic Resources 2: Searching health related databases’, which will enable you to use the new interface.

These sessions will be held in the McArdle Library training room within the Education Centre at Arrowe Park Hospital.

‘Electronic Resources 2: Searching health related databases’ will be held on the following dates:

2008
Tuesday 24th June, 9.30am -12.00pm
Wednesday 2nd July, 2.00pm - 4.30pm
Monday 4th August, 9.30am - 12.00pm
Thursday 11th September, 2.00pm - 4.30pm
Tuesday 21st October, 9.30am - 12.00pm
Monday 10th November, 2.00pm - 4.30pm

2009
Wednesday 10th January, 2.00pm - 4.30pm
Thursday 19th March, 9.30am - 12.00pm

To book a place on ‘Electronic Resources 2: Searching health related databases’, please telephone the McArdle Library (tel: 0151 604 7223 / Ext. 8610).

To see all the training that the Integrated Library Service has to offer, please link here to view our Information Literacy and Skills Training Programme.

New ILS training session launched! Introduction to Map of Medicine

What is the Map of Medicine?
The Map of Medicine (MoM) is a web-based visual representation of evidence-based patient care journeys covering 28 medical specialties and 390 pathways. Wirral Local Health Community is an early adopter of the Map.

How can I get training on using the Map of Medicine?
The Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) NHS Foundation Trust Integrated Library Service (ILS) is delivering a series of training sessions titled ‘Introduction to the Map of Medicine’.

The session will be delivered in two parts. The first part of the session will be a presentation and demonstration of the Map of Medicine. After attending this session, participants will be invited to take part in a ‘drop in’ tutorial session at a later date.

On completion of this session, participants will be aware and have an understanding of how to:
· Access the MoM via the Internet
· Obtain and use a username and password for future access to the MoM
· Navigate the layout and structure of the MoM website
· Search, browse and use filters to view over 400 patient journeys visualised in pathways
· Basically interpret and view MoM features around each pathway including the evidence-based accreditation process
· Add personal notes to patient pathways
· Search and link to other online resources via MoM including the National Library for Health (NLH) British National Formulary (BNF) and Google
· Print out patient pathways
· View pathways from other trusts
· Use additional features to give feedback, obtain online help, and via news and updates about MoM

‘Introduction to the Map of Medicine’ training sessions will be held on the following dates:

Thurs 24th July
12.30pm-1.30pm
Lecture Theatre, Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
MoM presentation and demonstration for Consultants

Thurs 31st July
12.00pm -2.00pm
Training Room, McArdle Library, Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
MoM drop-in session for Consultants

Tues 5th August
12.30pm-1.30pm
Lecture Theatre, Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
MoM presentation and demonstration for Consultants

Thurs 14th August
12.00pm-2.00pm
Training Room, McArdle Library, Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
MoM drop-in session for Consultants

Tues 30th September
11.00am-12.30pm
Room 8, Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
MoM presentation and demonstration for all staff

Thurs 2nd October
12.00pm – 2.00pm
Training Room, McArdle Library, Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
MoM drop-in session for all staff

Mon 13th October
12.00pm-2.00pm
Lecture Theatre, Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
MoM presentation and demonstration for all staff

Wed 29th October
12.00pm-2.00pm
Training Room, McArdle Library, Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
MoM drop-in session for all staff

Mon 3rd November
12.30pm – 2.00pm
Lecture Theatre, Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
MoM presentation and demonstration for all staff

Thurs 13th November
12.00pm-2.00pm
Training Room, McArdle Library, Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
MoM drop-in session for all staff

Thurs 27th November
11.00am-12.30pm
Room 6a & 6b, Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
MoM presentation and demonstration for all staff

Mon 8th December
12.00pm-2.00pm
Training Room, McArdle Library, Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
MoM drop-in session for all staff

To book a place on an ‘Introduction to the Map of Medicine’ demonstration and drop-in session, please telephone the McArdle Library (tel: 0151 604 7223 / Ext. 8610).

To see all the training that the Integrated Library Service has to offer, please link here to view our Information Literacy and Skills Training Programme.

NLH Document of the Week: Teams without walls: the value of medical innovation and leadership

This is the report of a working party of the Royal College of Physicians, the Royal College of General Practitioners, and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. The intention of the paper is to inform professions, policy makers and commissioners about the options available for moving care 'closer to home' and to develop the concept of 'Teams without Walls'.

Click here to read more.

16th-20th June 2008 Age Related Macular Degeneration Annual Evidence Update (Eyes and Vision Specialist Library)

http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes
The NLH Eyes and Vision Specialist Library presents a collection of evidence on Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) that has emerged in the past 12 months. The term Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is used to cover both wet and dry forms of the disease AMD. The dry form of the condition is also known as geographic atrophy and the wet form of the condition is also known as neovascular AMD. The emphasis of this Annual Evidence Update is on the sight threatening or visually impairing forms of AMD. Searches were limited to the period February 2007 to May 2008 and the findings are presented through a number of topics reflecting the care pathway. The evidence has been categorised into secondary publications, interventional studies and observational studies. Links to the full text articles are provided where available and links to PubMed abstracts in all other cases.

NLH Document of the Week, Integrating NHS care: lessons from the frontline

Two reports about closer integration of care.
This briefing paper reports on a series of seminars held at the Nuffield Trust in February and March 2008. The paper identifies the lessons to emerge from the examples presentations at the seminars, and the implications for the NHS in the context of the Darzi review. The aim of the briefing is to suggest the practical steps that need to be taken to achieve closer integration of care on the ground. Click here to read more.

NLH Document of the Week: Rapid Evidence Assessment Toolkit

Toolkit for dealing with information overload. Government Social Research has produced this toolkit for dealing with information overload on policy issue, as comprehensively as possible, within a set amount of time. This toolkit helps researchers to identify whether a Rapid Evidence Assessment is best for their needs and helps with the process of planning and carrying out a review. Click here to find out more.

Proteinuria and the Use of eGFR National Knowledge Week (Kidney Diseases Specialist Library) 9th-13th June 2008

http://www.library.nhs.uk/kidney

The NLH Kidney Diseases Specialist Library is pleased to announce its first National Knowledge Week. As a unique resource it will provide expert opinion and evidence updates on key topics in chronic kidney disease: Proteinuria and the use of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR).
These will include:
* Basic science of urinary protein excretion
* Clinical aspects of proteinuria and eGFR
* Management of proteinuria and reduced GFR

The National Knowledge Week is aimed at all NHS health professionals with an interest in chronic kidney disease, and will include user-friendly summaries written by relevant experts, with links to guidelines, reviews and primary research. All information included has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.

Homeopathy National Knowledge Week (Complementary & Alternative Medicine) 9th-13th June 2008

http://www.library.nhs.uk/cam
An update of the evidence on this topic from the NLH Complementary & Alternative Medicine Specialist Library. The 2008 annual evidence update on Homeopathy aims to present the most up-to-date evidence. We have searched a large number of databases for studies published since April 2007. The update includes a summary of recent research on the use of homeopathy and selected systematic reviews and randomised controlled trials (RCTs).