Source: NHS Ashton, Leigh and Wigan working collaboratively with UCLAN
Link here to view selected item:
http://www.uclan.ac.uk/information/services/work/41B-20-02.php
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Research opportunity
In a nutshell: Research opportunity for a Senior Project Officer / KTP Associate. NHS Ashton, Leigh and Wigan are working collaboratively with UCLAN to evaluate 'Lose Weight Feel Great', the recently launched Community Weight Management Pathway in the Borough (www.lwfg.co.uk). The successful applicant will work with key partners to evaluate the effectiveness of this pathway in increasing the health and well-being of the local population. The applicant will take a lead role in the research and evaluation of this innovative and unique approach to reverse the rising prevalence of obesity. This role is funded for 2 years and presents a rare opportunity to gain responsibility for a high profile project in the NHS.
Some important notes: Closing Date: 20 March 2009 by Application Form Only - quoting post reference 41B-20-02; forms may be obtained from: humanresources@uclan.ac.uk or 01772 892324.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Wednesday 25 February 2009
Thursday 12 February 2009
Love Your Library, Love Your Heart 2009
Source: Integrated Library Service www.whnt.nhs.uk/library
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: On Friday 13th February, the Integrated Library Service (ILS) and the Cardiovascular Department, Arrowe Park will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with Love Your Library, Love Your Heart 2009.
Enter our Valentine’s Raffle and win a signed LFC football!
Our 2nd annual Valentine’s Raffle will raise money for the British Heart Foundation (www.bhf.org.uk). Raffle prizes include a signed Liverpool Football Club football, wines and spirits, chocolates and toiletries. Tickets for the raffle are £1 each and are on sale from the McArdle Library and from Di Murphy in the Cardiovascular Department, Arrowe Park Hospital from Monday 9th February 2009.
Join in with our Valentine’s event by discovering ’10 reasons to love your library’
You could be in with the chance of winning a £10 book voucher if you tell us why you love your library. Simply complete the form on a one of our special ILS Valentine’s Cards that are being circulated around Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge Hospitals this week (also available from the McArdle Library).
Please come along to the McArdle Library, Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital on Friday 13th February to support our event!
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: On Friday 13th February, the Integrated Library Service (ILS) and the Cardiovascular Department, Arrowe Park will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with Love Your Library, Love Your Heart 2009.
Enter our Valentine’s Raffle and win a signed LFC football!
Our 2nd annual Valentine’s Raffle will raise money for the British Heart Foundation (www.bhf.org.uk). Raffle prizes include a signed Liverpool Football Club football, wines and spirits, chocolates and toiletries. Tickets for the raffle are £1 each and are on sale from the McArdle Library and from Di Murphy in the Cardiovascular Department, Arrowe Park Hospital from Monday 9th February 2009.
Join in with our Valentine’s event by discovering ’10 reasons to love your library’
- Expert help in locating health information on the Internet
- Borrow books from a collection of over 20,000 and a print journal collection to help you keep up to date
- A range of specialist software to support your research
- Use of library computers free of charge
- ‘Ask a Librarian’ 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year
- Check your library account online
- Fast and efficient document supply service
- Literature Searching Service to help you find information on your chosen topic
- Comfortable study areas
- A new Read and Relax recreational book collection
You could be in with the chance of winning a £10 book voucher if you tell us why you love your library. Simply complete the form on a one of our special ILS Valentine’s Cards that are being circulated around Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge Hospitals this week (also available from the McArdle Library).
Please come along to the McArdle Library, Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital on Friday 13th February to support our event!
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Tuesday 10 February 2009
CRDs Guidance for undertaking reviews in health care
Source: Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/crd
Link here to view selected item: Details of how to access the guidance can be found at http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/crd/systematic_reviews_book.htm
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Guidance
In a nutshell: CRD’s original guidance for undertaking systematic reviews was first published in 1996 and revised in 2001. The guidance is widely recommended and used both nationally and internationally. The latest version 'Systematic Reviews: CRD’s guidance for undertaking reviews in health care', provides practical guidance for undertaking evidence synthesis based on a thorough understanding of systematic review methodology. It presents the core principles of systematic reviewing, and in complementary chapters, highlights issues that are specific to reviews of clinical tests, public health interventions, adverse effects, and economic evaluations. The final chapter discusses the incorporation of qualitative research in or alongside effectiveness reviews.
Length of publication: 292 page document
Some important notes: Free electronic access is available via on the CRD website, with paper versions available for purchase at £15 (inc p&p for UK customers).
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Link here to view selected item: Details of how to access the guidance can be found at http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/crd/systematic_reviews_book.htm
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Guidance
In a nutshell: CRD’s original guidance for undertaking systematic reviews was first published in 1996 and revised in 2001. The guidance is widely recommended and used both nationally and internationally. The latest version 'Systematic Reviews: CRD’s guidance for undertaking reviews in health care', provides practical guidance for undertaking evidence synthesis based on a thorough understanding of systematic review methodology. It presents the core principles of systematic reviewing, and in complementary chapters, highlights issues that are specific to reviews of clinical tests, public health interventions, adverse effects, and economic evaluations. The final chapter discusses the incorporation of qualitative research in or alongside effectiveness reviews.
Length of publication: 292 page document
Some important notes: Free electronic access is available via on the CRD website, with paper versions available for purchase at £15 (inc p&p for UK customers).
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Monday 2 February 2009
UK Database of Uncertainties about the Effects of Treatment (DUETs)
Source: National Library for Health www.library.nhs.uk
Link here to view selected item: http://www.library.nhs.uk/DUETs
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Resource
In a nutshell: The UK Database of Uncertainties about the Effects of Treatment (UK DUETs) is now available in the National Library for Health (NLH), and will be incorporated in NHS Evidence later this year. DUETs has been established in the UK to publish uncertainties about the effects of treatments that cannot currently be answered by referring to reliable, up-to-date systematic reviews of existing research evidence.
Length of publication: Web page
Some important notes: UK DUETs can be searched or browsed and the results of searches can be downloaded.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Link here to view selected item: http://www.library.nhs.uk/DUETs
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Resource
In a nutshell: The UK Database of Uncertainties about the Effects of Treatment (UK DUETs) is now available in the National Library for Health (NLH), and will be incorporated in NHS Evidence later this year. DUETs has been established in the UK to publish uncertainties about the effects of treatments that cannot currently be answered by referring to reliable, up-to-date systematic reviews of existing research evidence.
Length of publication: Web page
Some important notes: UK DUETs can be searched or browsed and the results of searches can be downloaded.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
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