Source: Integrated Library Service
In a nutshell:
The McArdle Library at Arrowe Park Hospital is not staffed on the following days:
*Friday 25th December (Christmas Day)
*Monday 28th December
*Friday 1st January (New Year's Day
24-hour swipe card access is available at the McArdle Library as usual on these dates.
The John A. Aitken Library at Clatterbridge Hospital will be closed from Friday 25th December and will resume normal opening hours (9.00am-5.00pm) on Tuesday 4th January.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Monday, 21 December 2009
Thursday, 17 December 2009
Workshop: Stroke Research Portfolio Development
Source: NIHR Research Design Service for the North West
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell: The Stroke Research Network, in collaboration with the NIHR Research Design Service for the North West, are holding a workshop to assist with Stroke Research Portfolio Development. This workshop is for those who are interested in applying for research funding for stroke research.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell: The Stroke Research Network, in collaboration with the NIHR Research Design Service for the North West, are holding a workshop to assist with Stroke Research Portfolio Development. This workshop is for those who are interested in applying for research funding for stroke research.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Workshop available: NIHR Invention for Innovation (i4i) Future Product Development Programme
Source: NIHR Research Design Service for the North West
For full programme link here
For booking form link here
In a nutshell: TrusTECH, in collaboration with the NIHR Research Design Service for the North West, are holding a taster session for those who are interested in the NIHR Invention for Innovation (i4i) Future Product Development Programme. The session will include an overview of the i4i Future Product Development programme by Dr Joanne Thomas, Senior Technology Manager of TrusTECH. It will also include a presentation on how the NIHR Research Design Service for the North West can help those who would like to submit an application to the i4i Future Product Development funding programme, by Catherine Gedling, Deputy Director of the NIHR Research Design Service for the North West.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Online course available: Participative research and policy
Source: Evidence for Policy and Practice Information and Co-ordinating Centre (EPPI-Centre)
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell: The Evidence for Policy and Practice Information and Co-ordinating Centre (EPPI-Centre) is part of the Social Science Research Unit at the Institute of Education, University of London. Participative research and policy is a short course on maximising the use of research for policy and practice. On successful completion of this course, you will be able to conduct and use research collaboratively, in order to promote change for better health, education or well-being. The module is run as an online course.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell: The Evidence for Policy and Practice Information and Co-ordinating Centre (EPPI-Centre) is part of the Social Science Research Unit at the Institute of Education, University of London. Participative research and policy is a short course on maximising the use of research for policy and practice. On successful completion of this course, you will be able to conduct and use research collaboratively, in order to promote change for better health, education or well-being. The module is run as an online course.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Call for abstracts: 2010 joint HSRN and SDO Network annual conference
Source: NHS Confederation
For fulltext link here
Date of publication: December 2009
In a nutshell: All those working in the field of health services research and healthcare policy are invited to submit abstracts for presentation and/or poster display at the 2010 joint HSRN and SDO Network annual conference, 2 and 3 June, Manchester
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
For fulltext link here
Date of publication: December 2009
In a nutshell: All those working in the field of health services research and healthcare policy are invited to submit abstracts for presentation and/or poster display at the 2010 joint HSRN and SDO Network annual conference, 2 and 3 June, Manchester
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Latest Research Information Network newsletter
Source: Research Information Network
For fulltext link here
Date of publication: December 2009
In a nutshell: The latest Research Information Network newsletter features the following items:
*Overcoming barriers: access to research information
*Patterns of information use and exchange: life sciences case studies
*What research support services do researchers need?
*Is impact here to stay?
*Freedom of information: a tool for researchers
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
For fulltext link here
Date of publication: December 2009
In a nutshell: The latest Research Information Network newsletter features the following items:
*Overcoming barriers: access to research information
*Patterns of information use and exchange: life sciences case studies
*What research support services do researchers need?
*Is impact here to stay?
*Freedom of information: a tool for researchers
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Tuesday, 1 December 2009
Free Palliative and Supportive Research event
Source: Greater Manchester and Cheshire Supportive and Palliative Care Research Alliance
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell: Greater Manchester and Cheshire Supportive and Palliative Care Research Alliance are hosting a showcase and workshop aimed at at everyone from clinicians who need to
be involved in research but don't know where to start, to expert researchers who need to network with delegates from different disciplines.
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell: Greater Manchester and Cheshire Supportive and Palliative Care Research Alliance are hosting a showcase and workshop aimed at at everyone from clinicians who need to
be involved in research but don't know where to start, to expert researchers who need to network with delegates from different disciplines.
Date: Tuesday 9th Feb 2010
Time: 9.15am until 4.15 pm
Venue: Institute of Health Sciences, Jean MacFarlane Building, University Place, Oxford Road, University of Manchester.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Time: 9.15am until 4.15 pm
Venue: Institute of Health Sciences, Jean MacFarlane Building, University Place, Oxford Road, University of Manchester.
Systematic Reviews explained
Source: Sense about Science
For fulltext link here
Date of publication: 23rd November 2009
In a nutshell: Sense about Science have published a briefing explaining how systematic reveiws are conducted.
Length of publication: 2 pages
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
For fulltext link here
Date of publication: 23rd November 2009
In a nutshell: Sense about Science have published a briefing explaining how systematic reveiws are conducted.
Length of publication: 2 pages
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
'Aren't we sweet': raising money for Children in Need
Source: Integrated Library Service
In a nutshell: The Integrated Library Service (ILS) team helped to raise money for Children in Need by donating library fines and holding a cake sale on 20th November 2009. Staff baked a selection of scrumptious cakes including chocolatey treats, ‘Pudsey’ cakes and fresh-baked banana muffins, which were sold in the McArdle Library at Arrowe Park. The ILS team raised £30.00, all thanks to the generosity of Wirral University Teaching Hospital staff and visiting students.
In a nutshell: The Integrated Library Service (ILS) team helped to raise money for Children in Need by donating library fines and holding a cake sale on 20th November 2009. Staff baked a selection of scrumptious cakes including chocolatey treats, ‘Pudsey’ cakes and fresh-baked banana muffins, which were sold in the McArdle Library at Arrowe Park. The ILS team raised £30.00, all thanks to the generosity of Wirral University Teaching Hospital staff and visiting students.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Monday, 23 November 2009
Latest Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Research bulletin
Source: Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
For fulltext link here
Date of publication: 23rd November 2009
In a nutshell: The latest RCN Research and Development bulletin is now available and contains updates on the following topics:
RCN Research Society
Current Research Commissions
Fellowships/Studentships
Research Training
Research Policy/Strategy
Research Governance/Ethics
Consultations
Research Networks
User Involvement
Knowledge Transfer - Finding the Evidence
Knowledge Transfer - Practice Development
Knowledge Transfer - Disseminating Your Research
Events
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
For fulltext link here
Date of publication: 23rd November 2009
In a nutshell: The latest RCN Research and Development bulletin is now available and contains updates on the following topics:
RCN Research Society
Current Research Commissions
Fellowships/Studentships
Research Training
Research Policy/Strategy
Research Governance/Ethics
Consultations
Research Networks
User Involvement
Knowledge Transfer - Finding the Evidence
Knowledge Transfer - Practice Development
Knowledge Transfer - Disseminating Your Research
Events
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
Free online training sessions available from the North West Improvement Alliance
Source: NHS North West Improvement Alliance
For Webex programme and joining instructions link here
In a nutshell: The North West Improvement Alliance is hosting a a programme of WebEx sessions, which include:
Patient Safety in GP Practice
Getting Started with Lean
Making Improvements in Critical Care Safety
The Model for Improvement
Patient Safety—Working with Medication
Measurement for Improvement
Risk registers, GTT & reliable systems in Primary Care
Communicating Patient Safety
Compiling Data from Global Trigger Tool Review
Transitions of CareLean—Beyond the Basics
Trouble Shooting the Global Trigger Tool
Falls—How to Make Improvement
Deteriorating Patients—Nursing Input
Safety WalkRounds in the Acute Setting
Patients & Carers—How to Involve Them
Some important notes: For more information call the North West Improvement Alliance on 0161 206 8171 or email heather.reid@srft.nhs.uk.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
For Webex programme and joining instructions link here
In a nutshell: The North West Improvement Alliance is hosting a a programme of WebEx sessions, which include:
Patient Safety in GP Practice
Getting Started with Lean
Making Improvements in Critical Care Safety
The Model for Improvement
Patient Safety—Working with Medication
Measurement for Improvement
Risk registers, GTT & reliable systems in Primary Care
Communicating Patient Safety
Compiling Data from Global Trigger Tool Review
Transitions of CareLean—Beyond the Basics
Trouble Shooting the Global Trigger Tool
Falls—How to Make Improvement
Deteriorating Patients—Nursing Input
Safety WalkRounds in the Acute Setting
Patients & Carers—How to Involve Them
Some important notes: For more information call the North West Improvement Alliance on 0161 206 8171 or email heather.reid@srft.nhs.uk.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Monday, 9 November 2009
WUTH Research Support Group Meeting
Source: Clinical Trials Unit, Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Date: Thursday 3rd December
Time: 2pm to 3.30pm
Venue: Seminar Room B, Clinical Skills Lab, Ground floor, D Block APH
Contact: Carol Eames ext: 2958 carol.eames@whnt.nhs.uk
In a nutshell: Have you had experience of research? Would you like to share your results and experiences? For example – setting up your project; your experience of data collection; writing up your research. Perhaps you would like to discuss your experiences at this or at a future meeting. We would be interested to get your thoughts on your research training needs. As usual we hope for an informal, friendly meeting with shared research experiences and discussion. Our aim is to support researchers in the Trust.
Some important notes: If you have any topics you would like us to address please don't hesitate to contact us.
Date: Thursday 3rd December
Time: 2pm to 3.30pm
Venue: Seminar Room B, Clinical Skills Lab, Ground floor, D Block APH
Contact: Carol Eames ext: 2958 carol.eames@whnt.nhs.uk
In a nutshell: Have you had experience of research? Would you like to share your results and experiences? For example – setting up your project; your experience of data collection; writing up your research. Perhaps you would like to discuss your experiences at this or at a future meeting. We would be interested to get your thoughts on your research training needs. As usual we hope for an informal, friendly meeting with shared research experiences and discussion. Our aim is to support researchers in the Trust.
Some important notes: If you have any topics you would like us to address please don't hesitate to contact us.
ICH GCP training session
Source: Clinical Trials Unit, Wirral University Teaching Hospital
For flyer link here
In a nutshell: Research Governance & ICH-GCP Training for Researchers
Accredited by the Royal College of Physicians
Date and time of session: Monday 18 January 2010: 13.00-16.30 pm
Venue: Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
Objective: To provide a clear understanding of why we have regulation
Of research; what that regulation (Research Governance) means in practice and, for the special case of clinical trials for licensing new drugs or devices, how to comply with the specific Regulatory Requirements
(ICH-GCP) GCP: Good Clinical Practice - 'Design, conduct, performance, monitoring, auditing, recording, analysis and reporting of clinical trials and to ensure the rights, integrity and confidentiality of trial subjects are protected'
ICH: International Conference on Harmonisation (of technical
Requirements for registration of pharmaceutical products for human use)
Researchers; WUTH employed researchers should attend GCP training every 18 months, with a maximum of two years between training as a limit.
Some important notes: To book your place, please ring the R&D/CTU Office (ext 2958) or by email to Carol.Eames@whnt.nhs.uk. For further information visit the R&D intranet pages.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
For flyer link here
In a nutshell: Research Governance & ICH-GCP Training for Researchers
Accredited by the Royal College of Physicians
Date and time of session: Monday 18 January 2010: 13.00-16.30 pm
Venue: Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
Objective: To provide a clear understanding of why we have regulation
Of research; what that regulation (Research Governance) means in practice and, for the special case of clinical trials for licensing new drugs or devices, how to comply with the specific Regulatory Requirements
(ICH-GCP) GCP: Good Clinical Practice - 'Design, conduct, performance, monitoring, auditing, recording, analysis and reporting of clinical trials and to ensure the rights, integrity and confidentiality of trial subjects are protected'
ICH: International Conference on Harmonisation (of technical
Requirements for registration of pharmaceutical products for human use)
Researchers; WUTH employed researchers should attend GCP training every 18 months, with a maximum of two years between training as a limit.
Some important notes: To book your place, please ring the R&D/CTU Office (ext 2958) or by email to Carol.Eames@whnt.nhs.uk. For further information visit the R&D intranet pages.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Friday, 30 October 2009
BMJ and BMJ Journals now available for all NHS users
Source: Integrated Library Service
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell: The NHS in England has centrally purchased online access to BMJ Journals for all NHS users located in England. This includes access to BMJ and 22 specialist journals such as Gut, Heart and Thorax. In addition you benefit from unrestricted online access to all the BMJ Journals back to volume 1 issue 1 via your NHS Athens username and password. To find out how to get an NHS Athens account, please see Library Helpsheet No. 1: Creating and using your NHS Athens account.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell: The NHS in England has centrally purchased online access to BMJ Journals for all NHS users located in England. This includes access to BMJ and 22 specialist journals such as Gut, Heart and Thorax. In addition you benefit from unrestricted online access to all the BMJ Journals back to volume 1 issue 1 via your NHS Athens username and password. To find out how to get an NHS Athens account, please see Library Helpsheet No. 1: Creating and using your NHS Athens account.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page
New England Journal of Medicine: *New content!*
Source: Integrated Library Service
In a nutshell: The library's subscription to the New England Journal of Medicine now includes full text articles from 1993 to present, and a new feature, Videos in Clinical Medicine.
Videos in Clinical Medicine are educational videos to teach procedures requiring skilled techniques and specialized physical examination. This first series of teaching videos is intended to help students, trainees, and younger physicians to learn procedural techniques from experienced colleagues.
The videos are available both in a downloadable file and in a version compatible with handheld digital devices. Each video is from five to eight minutes long and is accompanied online by a printable summary to supplement the video.
How do I access Videos in Clinical Medicine?
Go to http://www.nejm.org/ and scroll down the page to the link to 'More Procedure Videos'.
Alternatively, go directly to http://content.nejm.org/misc/videos.dtl.
The videos are displayed as most recent additions first.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
In a nutshell: The library's subscription to the New England Journal of Medicine now includes full text articles from 1993 to present, and a new feature, Videos in Clinical Medicine.
Videos in Clinical Medicine are educational videos to teach procedures requiring skilled techniques and specialized physical examination. This first series of teaching videos is intended to help students, trainees, and younger physicians to learn procedural techniques from experienced colleagues.
The videos are available both in a downloadable file and in a version compatible with handheld digital devices. Each video is from five to eight minutes long and is accompanied online by a printable summary to supplement the video.
How do I access Videos in Clinical Medicine?
Go to http://www.nejm.org/ and scroll down the page to the link to 'More Procedure Videos'.
Alternatively, go directly to http://content.nejm.org/misc/videos.dtl.
The videos are displayed as most recent additions first.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
BMJ Best Practice trial starts 1st November 2009
Source: Integrated Library Service
In a nutshell: WUTH has a trial of BMJ Best Practice for a 1 month period starting from 1st November 2009. We would appreciate any feedback you can offer about the resource; please read on to find out how you can give feedback.
For more information about the trial please contact Eileen Hume, Head of Trust Integrated Library Service (Eileen.hume@nhs.net).
How do I access BMJ Best Practice?
You will need your NHS Athens username and password to log in to BMJ Best Practice. To find out how to get an NHS Athens account, please see Library Helpsheet No. 1: Creating and Using an NHS Athens account.
If you have an NHS Athens username and password, visit BMJ Best Practice at http://bestpractice.bmj.com/ and select the link to ‘Log in via Athens’.
What is BMJ Best Practice?
BMJ Best Practice is an evidence based resource featuring the latest research evidence, guidelines and expert opinion – presented in a step-by-step approach, covering prevention, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis on different conditions.
For each condition Best Practice produces a summary and definition, aetiology, epidemiology, through key diagnostic steps and tests into treatment approaches with drugs, guidelines and evidence, finishing with recommendations and outlook for patient follow-up.
Which topics does it cover?
Allergy and immunology
Cardiothoracic surgery
Cardiovascular disorders
Critical care medicine
Dermatology
Ear, nose and throat
Emergency medicine
Endocrinology and metabolic disorders
Gastroenterology and hepatology
General surgery
Geriatric medicine
Haematology
Health maintenance
Infectious diseases
Nephrology
Neurology
Neurosurgery
Nutrition
Obstetrics and gynaecology
Oncology
Ophthalmology
Orthopaedics
Paediatrics and adolescent medicine
Psychiatry
Respiratory disorders
Rheumatology
Urology
Vascular surgery
Where can I give feedback about BMJ Best Practice?
Please submit a Library Suggestion Form to give any feedback about BMJ Best Practice.
Further resources
If you would like to find out more about the range of health information resources and library services available to enhance your clinical and business decision-making please visit the Integrated Library Service webpages at www.whnt.nhs.uk/library.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
In a nutshell: WUTH has a trial of BMJ Best Practice for a 1 month period starting from 1st November 2009. We would appreciate any feedback you can offer about the resource; please read on to find out how you can give feedback.
For more information about the trial please contact Eileen Hume, Head of Trust Integrated Library Service (Eileen.hume@nhs.net).
How do I access BMJ Best Practice?
You will need your NHS Athens username and password to log in to BMJ Best Practice. To find out how to get an NHS Athens account, please see Library Helpsheet No. 1: Creating and Using an NHS Athens account.
If you have an NHS Athens username and password, visit BMJ Best Practice at http://bestpractice.bmj.com/ and select the link to ‘Log in via Athens’.
What is BMJ Best Practice?
BMJ Best Practice is an evidence based resource featuring the latest research evidence, guidelines and expert opinion – presented in a step-by-step approach, covering prevention, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis on different conditions.
For each condition Best Practice produces a summary and definition, aetiology, epidemiology, through key diagnostic steps and tests into treatment approaches with drugs, guidelines and evidence, finishing with recommendations and outlook for patient follow-up.
Which topics does it cover?
Allergy and immunology
Cardiothoracic surgery
Cardiovascular disorders
Critical care medicine
Dermatology
Ear, nose and throat
Emergency medicine
Endocrinology and metabolic disorders
Gastroenterology and hepatology
General surgery
Geriatric medicine
Haematology
Health maintenance
Infectious diseases
Nephrology
Neurology
Neurosurgery
Nutrition
Obstetrics and gynaecology
Oncology
Ophthalmology
Orthopaedics
Paediatrics and adolescent medicine
Psychiatry
Respiratory disorders
Rheumatology
Urology
Vascular surgery
Where can I give feedback about BMJ Best Practice?
Please submit a Library Suggestion Form to give any feedback about BMJ Best Practice.
Further resources
If you would like to find out more about the range of health information resources and library services available to enhance your clinical and business decision-making please visit the Integrated Library Service webpages at www.whnt.nhs.uk/library.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Monday, 19 October 2009
Research Governance & ICH-GCP Training for Researchers
Source: WUTH Research and Development
Link to the advertising poster
In a nutshell: WUTH employed researchers should attend GCP training every 18 months, with a maximum of two years between training as a limit. WUTH Research Governance & ICH-GCP training is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians. The objective is to provide a clear understanding of why we have regulation of research; what that regulation (Research Governance) means in practice and, for the special case of clinical trials for licensing new drugs or devices, how to comply with the specific Regulatory Requirements (ICH-GCP).
The next session is:
Venue: Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
Date: Monday 18 January 2010
Time: 13.00-16.30
To book your place, please ring the R&D/CTU Office on Ext 2958 or email Carol.Eames@whnt.nhs.uk
Some important notes:
GCP: Good Clinical Practice - 'Design, conduct, performance, monitoring,
auditing, recording, analysis and reporting of clinical trials and to
ensure the rights, integrity and confidentiality of trial subjects are
protected'
ICH: International Conference on Harmonisation (of technical requirements
for registration
of pharmaceutical products for human use)
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Link to the advertising poster
In a nutshell: WUTH employed researchers should attend GCP training every 18 months, with a maximum of two years between training as a limit. WUTH Research Governance & ICH-GCP training is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians. The objective is to provide a clear understanding of why we have regulation of research; what that regulation (Research Governance) means in practice and, for the special case of clinical trials for licensing new drugs or devices, how to comply with the specific Regulatory Requirements (ICH-GCP).
The next session is:
Venue: Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
Date: Monday 18 January 2010
Time: 13.00-16.30
To book your place, please ring the R&D/CTU Office on Ext 2958 or email Carol.Eames@whnt.nhs.uk
Some important notes:
GCP: Good Clinical Practice - 'Design, conduct, performance, monitoring,
auditing, recording, analysis and reporting of clinical trials and to
ensure the rights, integrity and confidentiality of trial subjects are
protected'
ICH: International Conference on Harmonisation (of technical requirements
for registration
of pharmaceutical products for human use)
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Friday, 2 October 2009
New e-books now available
Source: Integrated Library Service
In a nutshell: The following e-books are now available (your NHS Athens username and password is required):
*How to Grow Leaders: The Seven Key Principles of Effective Leadership Development by John Adair (2005)
*International Handbook of Public Procurement by Khi V. Thai (2009)
*Develop Your Leadership Skills: The Sunday Times Creating Success Series by John
Adair (2007)
*The Handbook for Advanced Primary Care Nurses by Rebecca Neno & Debby Price (2008)
*Real World Project Management: Beyond Conventional Wisdom, Best Practices and Project Methodologies by Richard Perrin (2008)
*Bids, Tenders and Proposals: Winning Business Through Best Practice by Harold Lewis (2009)
*Asthma Care in the Community by Jill Waldron & Deirdre Denn (2007)
*Healthcare in the UK: Understanding continuity and change by Ian Greener (2008)
*Value-Driven Project Management by Harold Kerzner & Frank P. Saladis (2009)
*What Executives Need to Know About Project Management by Harold Kerzner & Frank P. Saladis (2009)
Some important notes: To find out more about registering for an NHS Athens account, please visit our NHS Athens web pages.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Free online access to all SAGE Journals until Oct 31st 2009
Source: Integrated Library Service
Link here to register for this free trial - follow the link to 'Current Free Trials'.
In a nutshell: Register for this free trial of SAGE journals and you will have access to more than 260,000 articles from more than 500 SAGE journals with content available from 1999 to October 2009.
These are some of the journals you will access for the whole of October:
*Advances in Dental Research
*The American Journal of Sports Medicine
*Angiology
*Autism
*British Journal of Visual Impairment
*Chronic Respiratory Disease
*Clinical Nursing Research
*Clinical Pediatrics
*Clinical Rehabilitation
*Dementia
*Journal of Aging and Health
*Journal of Child Health Care
*Journal of Family Nursing
*Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)
*Journal of Intensive Care Medicine
*Journal of Management
*Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
*Lupus
*Medical Decision Making
*Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair
*Nursing Ethics
*Nutrition in Clinical Practice
*Palliative Medicine
*Qualitative Health Research
*Surgical Innovation
*Therapeutic Advances in Cardiovascular Disease
*Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology
*Therapeutic Advances in Medical Oncology
*Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease
*Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders
*Therapeutic Advances in Urology
*Trauma
*Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
And many, many more…
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Link here to register for this free trial - follow the link to 'Current Free Trials'.
In a nutshell: Register for this free trial of SAGE journals and you will have access to more than 260,000 articles from more than 500 SAGE journals with content available from 1999 to October 2009.
These are some of the journals you will access for the whole of October:
*Advances in Dental Research
*The American Journal of Sports Medicine
*Angiology
*Autism
*British Journal of Visual Impairment
*Chronic Respiratory Disease
*Clinical Nursing Research
*Clinical Pediatrics
*Clinical Rehabilitation
*Dementia
*Journal of Aging and Health
*Journal of Child Health Care
*Journal of Family Nursing
*Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)
*Journal of Intensive Care Medicine
*Journal of Management
*Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
*Lupus
*Medical Decision Making
*Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair
*Nursing Ethics
*Nutrition in Clinical Practice
*Palliative Medicine
*Qualitative Health Research
*Surgical Innovation
*Therapeutic Advances in Cardiovascular Disease
*Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology
*Therapeutic Advances in Medical Oncology
*Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease
*Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders
*Therapeutic Advances in Urology
*Trauma
*Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
And many, many more…
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Monday, 28 September 2009
Latest Royal College of Nursing Research bulletin
Source: Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
For fulltext link here
Date of publication: 28th September 2009
In a nutshell: The latest RCN Research and Development bulletin contains the following items:
1. RCN Study of Nursing Care series
2. Research Funding
3. Department of Health Policy Research Programme - Evaluation of the Alcohol Improvement Programme (AIP)
4. National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Service Delivery and Organisation (SDO) Programme - Promising Innovations in Healthcare Delivery in the NHS
5. National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation (EME) programme
6. National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB)
7. NHS Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS) Work programme Topic Reviews
8. Campbell, D. M. et al (2009), "Increasing the use of evidence in health policy: practice and views of policy makers and researchers", Australia and New Zealand Health Policy 2009, 6:21
9. RCN Publications
10. Royal College of Nursing Library Services & Archives
11. Safety 2010 world conference
12. Change Champions Toolkit Seminar: "The deteriorating patient"
13. Change Champions Toolkit Seminar: "3rd improving medication safety: sharing the lessons learnt"
14. RCN Events
15. Social Research Association (SRA) annual conference, "Moving on up - social mobility and social research"
16. 4th Folk.us conference, "Turning the Tide: Research by, for and with service users"
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
For fulltext link here
Date of publication: 28th September 2009
In a nutshell: The latest RCN Research and Development bulletin contains the following items:
1. RCN Study of Nursing Care series
2. Research Funding
3. Department of Health Policy Research Programme - Evaluation of the Alcohol Improvement Programme (AIP)
4. National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Service Delivery and Organisation (SDO) Programme - Promising Innovations in Healthcare Delivery in the NHS
5. National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation (EME) programme
6. National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB)
7. NHS Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS) Work programme Topic Reviews
8. Campbell, D. M. et al (2009), "Increasing the use of evidence in health policy: practice and views of policy makers and researchers", Australia and New Zealand Health Policy 2009, 6:21
9. RCN Publications
10. Royal College of Nursing Library Services & Archives
11. Safety 2010 world conference
12. Change Champions Toolkit Seminar: "The deteriorating patient"
13. Change Champions Toolkit Seminar: "3rd improving medication safety: sharing the lessons learnt"
14. RCN Events
15. Social Research Association (SRA) annual conference, "Moving on up - social mobility and social research"
16. 4th Folk.us conference, "Turning the Tide: Research by, for and with service users"
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Workshop: Stroke Research Network Portfolio Development
Source: NIHR Research Design Service for the North West
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell: The Stroke Research Network, in collaboration with the NIHR Research Design Service for the North West, are holding a workshop to assist with Stroke Research Portfolio Development. This workshop is for those who are interested in applying for research funding for stroke research.
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell: The Stroke Research Network, in collaboration with the NIHR Research Design Service for the North West, are holding a workshop to assist with Stroke Research Portfolio Development. This workshop is for those who are interested in applying for research funding for stroke research.
- Date: Tuesday, 23rd February 2010, 9:00 - 16:00
Venue: Salford University, Salford
Cost: £20
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
NW Regional Innovation Fund set to go live
Source: Oliver Goldring, Communications Manager, TrusTECH®
For fulltext link here
Year of publication: 2009
In a nutshell: Applications are due to open within the next two weeks for the NHS North West's new Regional Innovation Fund. InnovateNoW, as the programme will be known, aims to support NHS organisations and innovative partnerships to drive the quality and productivity of the regional healthcare services and meet healthcare demands. It offers varying levels of funding available, ranging between £5,000- and £250,000 through a number of award schemes. Applications must be from an NHS organisation, but can include partnerships with Trusts, PCTs, HEIs, and third sector and private sector partners.
Some important notes: Alternatively check the website at www.innovatenow.org.uk - further details will be posted as and when they become available.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
For fulltext link here
Year of publication: 2009
In a nutshell: Applications are due to open within the next two weeks for the NHS North West's new Regional Innovation Fund. InnovateNoW, as the programme will be known, aims to support NHS organisations and innovative partnerships to drive the quality and productivity of the regional healthcare services and meet healthcare demands. It offers varying levels of funding available, ranging between £5,000- and £250,000 through a number of award schemes. Applications must be from an NHS organisation, but can include partnerships with Trusts, PCTs, HEIs, and third sector and private sector partners.
Some important notes: Alternatively check the website at www.innovatenow.org.uk - further details will be posted as and when they become available.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Friday, 4 September 2009
Joint Health Research Conference: Committed to better research in the NHS
Source: National Institute of Health Research North West
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell: These joint events aim to promote the benefits of research, showcase local activity and engage further with local NHS staff and academics so that they can understand more fully the range of opportunities available through the NIHR to undertake and lead health and social care research to improve patient care and NHS services.
The event will cover:
*Training opportunities
*Working with industry and the North West Pharmaceutical Exemplar Programme
*Getting more NIHR money for research
*New systems
*Networks
*More R&D in primary and community care
*Public involvement in research
*Our R&D vision for the future
*Getting your research off the ground
*Removing barriers
*Translating research into practice
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell: These joint events aim to promote the benefits of research, showcase local activity and engage further with local NHS staff and academics so that they can understand more fully the range of opportunities available through the NIHR to undertake and lead health and social care research to improve patient care and NHS services.
The event will cover:
*Training opportunities
*Working with industry and the North West Pharmaceutical Exemplar Programme
*Getting more NIHR money for research
*New systems
*Networks
*More R&D in primary and community care
*Public involvement in research
*Our R&D vision for the future
*Getting your research off the ground
*Removing barriers
*Translating research into practice
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Workshop: Preparing an application for the Research for Patient Benefit Programme
Source: North West National Institute for Health Research
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell:
Date: Friday, 6th November 2009, 10:00 to 16:00
Venue: Lancaster University Conference Centre (Bowland College)
Cost: £20 (including lunch)
This workshop is for anyone in the northwest considering submitting a research application for funding from the NIHR RfPB programme or anyone who is interested in finding out more about it. Speakers will cover the aims and background of the programme, hints and tips on making a successful application and personal perspectives of the application process from a successful applicant.
Some important notes: Please download a booking form and programme from the RDS NW website at www.rds-nw.nihr.ac.uk/newstrainingevents/ or contact rds-nw@lancaster.ac.uk .
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell:
Date: Friday, 6th November 2009, 10:00 to 16:00
Venue: Lancaster University Conference Centre (Bowland College)
Cost: £20 (including lunch)
This workshop is for anyone in the northwest considering submitting a research application for funding from the NIHR RfPB programme or anyone who is interested in finding out more about it. Speakers will cover the aims and background of the programme, hints and tips on making a successful application and personal perspectives of the application process from a successful applicant.
Some important notes: Please download a booking form and programme from the RDS NW website at www.rds-nw.nihr.ac.uk/newstrainingevents/ or contact rds-nw@lancaster.ac.uk .
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Thursday, 27 August 2009
UpToDate trial starts 1st September 2009
Source: Integrated Library Service
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell:
WUTH has a trial of UpToDate for a 2 month period starting from 1st September 2009. We would appreciate any feedback you can offer about the resource; please read on to find out how you can give feedback.
For more information about the trial please contact Eileen Hume, Head of Trust Integrated Library Service (Eileen.hume@nhs.net).
How do I access UpToDate?
Please follow the UpToDate icon on the WUTH intranet homepage.
What is UpToDate?
UpToDate is an evidence-based, peer-reviewed electronic information resource, which can be used as a tool to help you answer clinical questions quickly, increase your clinical knowledge, and improve patient care. Topic reviews include a synthesis of the literature, the latest evidence, and specific recommendations for patient care.
Which topics does UpToDate cover?
Currently, UpToDate covers the following topics:
Critical Care
Drug Information
Emergency Medicine
Endocrinology
Family Medicine
Gastroenterology
Gynaecology
Haematology
Hepatology
Infectious Diseases
Nephrology
Neurology
Obstetrics
Oncology
Paediatrics
Pulmonology
Rheumatology
Surgery
Women's Health
Where can I give feedback about UpToDate?
Please submit a Library Suggestion Form to give any feedback about UpToDate.
Further resources
If you would like to find out more about the range of health information resources and library services available to enhance your clinical and business decision-making please visit the Integrated Library Service webpages at www.whnt.nhs.uk/library.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell:
WUTH has a trial of UpToDate for a 2 month period starting from 1st September 2009. We would appreciate any feedback you can offer about the resource; please read on to find out how you can give feedback.
For more information about the trial please contact Eileen Hume, Head of Trust Integrated Library Service (Eileen.hume@nhs.net).
How do I access UpToDate?
Please follow the UpToDate icon on the WUTH intranet homepage.
What is UpToDate?
UpToDate is an evidence-based, peer-reviewed electronic information resource, which can be used as a tool to help you answer clinical questions quickly, increase your clinical knowledge, and improve patient care. Topic reviews include a synthesis of the literature, the latest evidence, and specific recommendations for patient care.
Which topics does UpToDate cover?
Currently, UpToDate covers the following topics:
Critical Care
Drug Information
Emergency Medicine
Endocrinology
Family Medicine
Gastroenterology
Gynaecology
Haematology
Hepatology
Infectious Diseases
Nephrology
Neurology
Obstetrics
Oncology
Paediatrics
Pulmonology
Rheumatology
Surgery
Women's Health
Where can I give feedback about UpToDate?
Please submit a Library Suggestion Form to give any feedback about UpToDate.
Further resources
If you would like to find out more about the range of health information resources and library services available to enhance your clinical and business decision-making please visit the Integrated Library Service webpages at www.whnt.nhs.uk/library.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Tuesday, 25 August 2009
'Open science' case studies wanted
Source: Research Information Network
For fulltext link here
Date of publication: August 2009
In a nutshell: The Research Information Network (RIN) and the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA) are looking to fund a series of case studies which will examine what motivates researchers to work (or want to work) in an open manner with regard to their data, results and protocols, and whether advantages are delivered by working in this way. The case studies will also examine the disincentives and barriers to such ‘open science’ methods. The RIN and NESTA are making available up to £15,000 for this project, which is intended to run from October 2009 until January 2010.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
For fulltext link here
Date of publication: August 2009
In a nutshell: The Research Information Network (RIN) and the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA) are looking to fund a series of case studies which will examine what motivates researchers to work (or want to work) in an open manner with regard to their data, results and protocols, and whether advantages are delivered by working in this way. The case studies will also examine the disincentives and barriers to such ‘open science’ methods. The RIN and NESTA are making available up to £15,000 for this project, which is intended to run from October 2009 until January 2010.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Thursday, 13 August 2009
Preparing an application for the Research for Patient Benefit Programme
Source: National Institute for Health Research, Research Design Service for the North West (NIHR RDS NW)
For fulltext link here
Date of publication: 13th August 2009
In a nutshell: This workshop is for anyone in the northwest considering submitting a research application for funding from the Research for Patient Benefit programme or anyone who is interested in finding out more about it. Speakers will cover the aims and background of the programme, hints and tips on making a successful application and personal perspectives of the application process from a successful applicant. There will be practical group work and time for questions.
Date: Friday 6 November, 10:00 – 16:00
Venue: Lancaster University
Cost: £20
Further information and booking details to follow soon. If you have any queries, please contact rds-nw@lancaster.ac.uk.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
For fulltext link here
Date of publication: 13th August 2009
In a nutshell: This workshop is for anyone in the northwest considering submitting a research application for funding from the Research for Patient Benefit programme or anyone who is interested in finding out more about it. Speakers will cover the aims and background of the programme, hints and tips on making a successful application and personal perspectives of the application process from a successful applicant. There will be practical group work and time for questions.
Date: Friday 6 November, 10:00 – 16:00
Venue: Lancaster University
Cost: £20
Further information and booking details to follow soon. If you have any queries, please contact rds-nw@lancaster.ac.uk.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Monday, 10 August 2009
Free advice on research design to researchers in the North West
Source: National Institute of Health Research, Research Design Service for the North West
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell: The National Institute of Health Research, Research Design Service for the North West provides free advice on research design to researchers in the North West who are developing proposals for national, peer-reviewed funding competitions for applied health or social care research.
The National Institute of Health Research, Research Design Service for the North West has been successful with its recent application to tender for a new contract with the NIHR to deliver the North West Research Design Service from April 2010 for five years.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell: The National Institute of Health Research, Research Design Service for the North West provides free advice on research design to researchers in the North West who are developing proposals for national, peer-reviewed funding competitions for applied health or social care research.
The National Institute of Health Research, Research Design Service for the North West has been successful with its recent application to tender for a new contract with the NIHR to deliver the North West Research Design Service from April 2010 for five years.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Reminder for WUTH researchers
Source: WUTH Research and Development
For fulltext link here
Date of publication: August 2009
In a nutshell: WUTH employed researchers should attend GCP training every 18 months, with a maximum of two years between training as a limit.
The next GCP training session is as follows:
*Research Governance & ICH-GCP Training for Researchers
*Accredited by the Royal College of Physicians
*Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
*Friday 11th September 13.00-16.00 pm
*To book your place, please ring the R&D/CTU Office Ext 2958 or by email to Carol.Eames@whnt.nhs.uk
Objective: To provide a clear understanding of why we have regulation of research; what that regulation (Research Governance) means in practice and, for the special case of clinical trials for licensing new drugs or devices, how to comply with the specific Regulatory Requirements (ICH-GCP).
Some important notes:
GCP: Good Clinical Practice - 'Design, conduct, performance, monitoring,auditing, recording, analysis and reporting of clinical trials and toensure the rights, integrity and confidentiality of trial subjects are protected'
ICH: International Conference on Harmonisation (of technical requirementsfor registrationof pharmaceutical products for human use)
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
For fulltext link here
Date of publication: August 2009
In a nutshell: WUTH employed researchers should attend GCP training every 18 months, with a maximum of two years between training as a limit.
The next GCP training session is as follows:
*Research Governance & ICH-GCP Training for Researchers
*Accredited by the Royal College of Physicians
*Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
*Friday 11th September 13.00-16.00 pm
*To book your place, please ring the R&D/CTU Office Ext 2958 or by email to Carol.Eames@whnt.nhs.uk
Objective: To provide a clear understanding of why we have regulation of research; what that regulation (Research Governance) means in practice and, for the special case of clinical trials for licensing new drugs or devices, how to comply with the specific Regulatory Requirements (ICH-GCP).
Some important notes:
GCP: Good Clinical Practice - 'Design, conduct, performance, monitoring,auditing, recording, analysis and reporting of clinical trials and toensure the rights, integrity and confidentiality of trial subjects are protected'
ICH: International Conference on Harmonisation (of technical requirementsfor registrationof pharmaceutical products for human use)
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Wednesday, 29 July 2009
PRINCE2 Practitioner Courses provided by INFOcus for only £250
Source: INFOcus
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell: As part of the INFOcus Learning Portal initiative provided by the NHS North West funded INFOcus Service, PRINCE2 Practitioner courses will be running from September 2009.
These conversion courses are designed for people who have already passed PRINCE2 Foundation and wish to convert to the PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification. It is a 3 day classroom based course for up to 16 students and will be facilitated by Remarc and held at their offices in Central Manchester.
INFOcus will be subsidising places on these courses and can offer the course for the superb price of £250 per person. This price not only includes your place on the 3 day course but also your fee for the Practitioner exam and also a copy of the PRINCE2 Manual (RRP £80) .
The course dates currently scheduled are:
28th- 30th September 2009
12th-14th October 2009
2nd- 4th November 2009
Some important notes: To register you interest please contact Trevor Morris, INFOcus Service Manager at trevormorris@nhs.net.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell: As part of the INFOcus Learning Portal initiative provided by the NHS North West funded INFOcus Service, PRINCE2 Practitioner courses will be running from September 2009.
These conversion courses are designed for people who have already passed PRINCE2 Foundation and wish to convert to the PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification. It is a 3 day classroom based course for up to 16 students and will be facilitated by Remarc and held at their offices in Central Manchester.
INFOcus will be subsidising places on these courses and can offer the course for the superb price of £250 per person. This price not only includes your place on the 3 day course but also your fee for the Practitioner exam and also a copy of the PRINCE2 Manual (RRP £80) .
The course dates currently scheduled are:
28th- 30th September 2009
12th-14th October 2009
2nd- 4th November 2009
Some important notes: To register you interest please contact Trevor Morris, INFOcus Service Manager at trevormorris@nhs.net.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please direct them to the LEAF bulletins web page.
Monday, 20 July 2009
Keep up to date with our LEAF bulletins!
Source: Integrated Library Service
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell: The WUTH Integrated Library Service has launched a new range of current awareness and horizon scanning bulletins with the aim of keeping you up to date in your area of interest.
What are LEAF bulletins?
LEAF (Latest Electronic information At your Fingertips) bulletins aim to enhance your decision-making by keeping you up to date with the latest developments as well as anticipated events in your particular healthcare interest area. LEAF Bulletins are delivered to you by e-mail and will alert you to new innovations, improvements, best practice, news and evidence in your area of interest.
What bulletins are available?
The bulletins we currently offer include horizon scanning bulletins for Breast Feeding, Cancer, Horizon Scanning bulletin, Cardiovascular Horizon Scanning bulletin, Community Diagnostics, COPD, Dental, Diabetes Type 2, Emotional Health and Wellbeing, End of Life care, Immunisation, Infection Control, Patient Experience, Sexual Health, Stroke, Sustainability, Urgent Care. Another 15 Minutes (daily news service), Health Management Update, The Commissioner, New Documents Bulletin, National Primary Care Research and Development Centre bulletin, Child Health and Kidney Diseases.
Please visit our LEAF bulletins page to view a full list of the bulletins available.
How can I subscribe to these bulletins?
Visit our LEAF bulletins page to tick the bulletins your wish to receive and tell us where you want to receive them (home or work e-mail address).
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please ask them to contact us to subscribe.
Friday, 10 July 2009
Changes to library services
Source: Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) Integrated Library Service (ILS)
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell: University of Chester resources are being moved from the McArdle Library (Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital) to the new University of Chester Library at Clatterbridge.
The McArdle Library will be offering a modified service during the following periods:
Friday 17th, 9.00am-12.00pm
Monday 20th July
Tuesday 21st July
On these dates you can...
-Have full access to the IT Suite – just follow the signs to the side entrance*
-Access the internet*
-Access the Library catalogue*
-Access PCIS*
-Access the specialist software*
-Use the IT Suite to study*
-Ask us to fetch books and journals for you to use
-Ask us to fetch books for you to loan
-Renew and return your books
-Pay your fines
-Ask us to do your photocopying
-Print as usual*
-Use our Inter-library loan service
-Access our usual enquiry service
-Access our specialist services
-Buy stationery
-Use the Bleep phone located outside seminar room 7
*These services will not be available on Friday 17th July 9am-12pm
However on these dates you may not...
-Access the McArdle Library through the main doors which will be closed, however you can gain access to the IT Suite and to a wide range of Library services
-Have 24 hour access to the McArdle Library
From Wednesday 22nd July all users of the McArdle and John A. Aitken Libraries will need a Library Card to be a member of the library. A £5 refundable deposit will be required for your Library Card.
We apologise for any inconvenience during this transition period. If you have any concerns please speak to Eileen Hume, Head of Trust Integrated Library Services on x 8610 or to any of the Trust Librarians.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please ask them to contact us to subscribe.
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell: University of Chester resources are being moved from the McArdle Library (Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital) to the new University of Chester Library at Clatterbridge.
The McArdle Library will be offering a modified service during the following periods:
Friday 17th, 9.00am-12.00pm
Monday 20th July
Tuesday 21st July
On these dates you can...
-Have full access to the IT Suite – just follow the signs to the side entrance*
-Access the internet*
-Access the Library catalogue*
-Access PCIS*
-Access the specialist software*
-Use the IT Suite to study*
-Ask us to fetch books and journals for you to use
-Ask us to fetch books for you to loan
-Renew and return your books
-Pay your fines
-Ask us to do your photocopying
-Print as usual*
-Use our Inter-library loan service
-Access our usual enquiry service
-Access our specialist services
-Buy stationery
-Use the Bleep phone located outside seminar room 7
*These services will not be available on Friday 17th July 9am-12pm
However on these dates you may not...
-Access the McArdle Library through the main doors which will be closed, however you can gain access to the IT Suite and to a wide range of Library services
-Have 24 hour access to the McArdle Library
From Wednesday 22nd July all users of the McArdle and John A. Aitken Libraries will need a Library Card to be a member of the library. A £5 refundable deposit will be required for your Library Card.
We apologise for any inconvenience during this transition period. If you have any concerns please speak to Eileen Hume, Head of Trust Integrated Library Services on x 8610 or to any of the Trust Librarians.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please ask them to contact us to subscribe.
Monday, 6 July 2009
Comprehensive Statistics & SPSS training
Source: Southport and Ormskirk NHS
Year of publication: 2009
For application form link here
In a nutshell:
*Date: 5th and 6th October 2009
*Time: 9:15 – 4:30
*Venue: Learning Resource Centre, Ormskirk Hospital
*Tutor: Elizabeth Wiredu
*Cost: medic £250 non-medic £75 for two day course
Day-1 Understanding Health and Medical Statistics
Day-2 Introduction to SPSS Statistics
Length of publication: 4 pages
Some important notes:
For further details please contact John Flannery, R&D Administrator (Thur & Fri), email: randd@southportandormskirk.nhs.uk, Direct Dial: 01695 65 6798, Fax: 01695 65 6639.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please ask them to contact us to subscribe.
Year of publication: 2009
For application form link here
In a nutshell:
*Date: 5th and 6th October 2009
*Time: 9:15 – 4:30
*Venue: Learning Resource Centre, Ormskirk Hospital
*Tutor: Elizabeth Wiredu
*Cost: medic £250 non-medic £75 for two day course
Day-1 Understanding Health and Medical Statistics
Day-2 Introduction to SPSS Statistics
Length of publication: 4 pages
Some important notes:
For further details please contact John Flannery, R&D Administrator (Thur & Fri), email: randd@southportandormskirk.nhs.uk, Direct Dial: 01695 65 6798, Fax: 01695 65 6639.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please ask them to contact us to subscribe.
Research Governance & ICH-GCP Training for Researchers
Source: Wirral University Teaching Hospital Clinical Trials Unit
Venue: Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
Date: Friday 11th September
Time: 13.00-16.00 pm
Link to advertising poster
Year of publication: 2009
In a nutshell: To provide a clear understanding of why we have regulation of research; what that regulation (Research Governance) means in practice and, for the special case of clinical trials for licensing new drugs or devices, how to comply with the specific Regulatory Requirements (ICH-GCP).
Some important notes:
GCP: Good Clinical Practice - ‘Design, conduct, performance, monitoring, auditing, recording, analysis and reporting of clinical trials and to ensure the rights, integrity and confidentiality of trial subjects are protected’
ICH: International Conference on Harmonisation (of technical requirements for registration
of pharmaceutical products for human use)
Accredited by the Royal College of Physicians.
To book your place, please ring the R&D/CTU Office (extension 2958) or by email to
Carol.Eames@whnt.nhs.uk.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please ask them to contact us to subscribe.
Venue: Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
Date: Friday 11th September
Time: 13.00-16.00 pm
Link to advertising poster
Year of publication: 2009
In a nutshell: To provide a clear understanding of why we have regulation of research; what that regulation (Research Governance) means in practice and, for the special case of clinical trials for licensing new drugs or devices, how to comply with the specific Regulatory Requirements (ICH-GCP).
Some important notes:
GCP: Good Clinical Practice - ‘Design, conduct, performance, monitoring, auditing, recording, analysis and reporting of clinical trials and to ensure the rights, integrity and confidentiality of trial subjects are protected’
ICH: International Conference on Harmonisation (of technical requirements for registration
of pharmaceutical products for human use)
Accredited by the Royal College of Physicians.
To book your place, please ring the R&D/CTU Office (extension 2958) or by email to
Carol.Eames@whnt.nhs.uk.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please ask them to contact us to subscribe.
NIHR calls for research on influenza pandemic
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre
For fulltext link here
Year of publication: 2009
In a nutshell: A call for research on the emerging influenza pandemic is being launched by the NIHR to provide evidence to influence ongoing policy and practice. The remit for this call is not restricted to particular study designs, provided they produce evidence that will be useful to patients and the NHS during the current pandemic. The timetable is very short, to produce results by the end of the year. Expressions of interest must be submitted by 26th June 2009.
Some important notes: Experienced researchers, who are able to respond very rapidly, should go to the NETSCC web site (www.netscc.ac.uk) for further information.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please ask them to contact us to subscribe.
For fulltext link here
Year of publication: 2009
In a nutshell: A call for research on the emerging influenza pandemic is being launched by the NIHR to provide evidence to influence ongoing policy and practice. The remit for this call is not restricted to particular study designs, provided they produce evidence that will be useful to patients and the NHS during the current pandemic. The timetable is very short, to produce results by the end of the year. Expressions of interest must be submitted by 26th June 2009.
Some important notes: Experienced researchers, who are able to respond very rapidly, should go to the NETSCC web site (www.netscc.ac.uk) for further information.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please ask them to contact us to subscribe.
Updated guidance on consent from NRES
Source: National Research Ethics Service
For fulltext link here
Year of publication: 2009
In a nutshell: Version 3.5 of the NRES Guidance on Participant Information and Consent has been published in the Guidance section of the NRES web site. Includes a brief guide for NRES applicants and new guidance on studies involving Adults Lacking Capacity to consent.
Length of publication: 8 page PDF
Some important notes: Any Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) staff who require help with your application, please contact Professor Rod Owen, Clinical Trials Unit, Arrowe Park Hospital (extension 2520).
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please ask them to contact us to subscribe.
Acknowledgement: R&D Forum
For fulltext link here
Year of publication: 2009
In a nutshell: Version 3.5 of the NRES Guidance on Participant Information and Consent has been published in the Guidance section of the NRES web site. Includes a brief guide for NRES applicants and new guidance on studies involving Adults Lacking Capacity to consent.
Length of publication: 8 page PDF
Some important notes: Any Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) staff who require help with your application, please contact Professor Rod Owen, Clinical Trials Unit, Arrowe Park Hospital (extension 2520).
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please ask them to contact us to subscribe.
Acknowledgement: R&D Forum
Monday, 29 June 2009
JAMA full text available online from 1883 to present
Source: NHS Evidence
Link here to view all your NHS resources (NHS Athens account required)
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Journal
In a nutshell: We are pleased to announce that access to the full JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) archives from 1883 – 1998 are now available online to complement our existing national 1998 – present subscription.
You can access the archives by:
*Searching direct from the Healthcare Databases Advanced Search (HDAS) on www.evidence.nhs.uk/
*Selecting the relevant title from My Journals on www.evidence.nhs.uk/
*Selecting the JAMA Archives link direct from your My Athens Resources list (NHS Athens account required)
Length of publication:
Some important notes: You will need an NHS Athens account to access JAMA; to find out more please visit our NHS Athens page.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Link here to view all your NHS resources (NHS Athens account required)
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Journal
In a nutshell: We are pleased to announce that access to the full JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) archives from 1883 – 1998 are now available online to complement our existing national 1998 – present subscription.
You can access the archives by:
*Searching direct from the Healthcare Databases Advanced Search (HDAS) on www.evidence.nhs.uk/
*Selecting the relevant title from My Journals on www.evidence.nhs.uk/
*Selecting the JAMA Archives link direct from your My Athens Resources list (NHS Athens account required)
Length of publication:
Some important notes: You will need an NHS Athens account to access JAMA; to find out more please visit our NHS Athens page.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Thursday, 25 June 2009
Masters of Research (MRes) in Health Sciences: Fully funded studentships 2009-2010
Source: University of Liverpool School of Health Sciences
For fulltext link here
Year of publication: June 2009
Publication type: Bulletin
In a nutshell: The University has been successful in securing 10 fully funded studentships per year over the next three years for Registered Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals to be seconded from employment to undertake the MRes programme. These studentships, jointly funded and supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), as part of the Clinical Academic Training Pathways (CATP).
Applications for the first round of 10 funded studentships are now invited from practitioners wishing to start the programme in September 2009.
Length of publication: 1 page
Further dissemination: Distribute as widely as possible through your networks.
Acknowledgement: University of Liverpool School of Health Sciences
For fulltext link here
Year of publication: June 2009
Publication type: Bulletin
In a nutshell: The University has been successful in securing 10 fully funded studentships per year over the next three years for Registered Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals to be seconded from employment to undertake the MRes programme. These studentships, jointly funded and supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), as part of the Clinical Academic Training Pathways (CATP).
Applications for the first round of 10 funded studentships are now invited from practitioners wishing to start the programme in September 2009.
Length of publication: 1 page
Further dissemination: Distribute as widely as possible through your networks.
Acknowledgement: University of Liverpool School of Health Sciences
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
New e-book titles available
Source: NHS Evidence
Link here to access NHS e-books (NHS Athens username and password required)
Publication type: Books
In a nutshell: The following new e-book titles are now available to NHS staff and students:
· Clinician's Guide to Think Good-Feel Good, A: Using CBT with children and young people. Wiley, 2005
· Multidisciplinary Handbook of Child and Adolescent Mental Health for Front-line Professionals, A. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2009
· Clinical Interviewing. Wiley, 2009
· Chronic Pain: A Primary Care Guide to Practical Management. Humana Press, 2009
· Medical Statistics from Scratch: An Introduction for Health Professionals. Wiley, 2008
Some important notes: An NHS Athens username and password is required to access NHS e-books. Please view our NHS Athens page for more information.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Link here to access NHS e-books (NHS Athens username and password required)
Publication type: Books
In a nutshell: The following new e-book titles are now available to NHS staff and students:
· Clinician's Guide to Think Good-Feel Good, A: Using CBT with children and young people. Wiley, 2005
· Multidisciplinary Handbook of Child and Adolescent Mental Health for Front-line Professionals, A. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2009
· Clinical Interviewing. Wiley, 2009
· Chronic Pain: A Primary Care Guide to Practical Management. Humana Press, 2009
· Medical Statistics from Scratch: An Introduction for Health Professionals. Wiley, 2008
Some important notes: An NHS Athens username and password is required to access NHS e-books. Please view our NHS Athens page for more information.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Thursday, 11 June 2009
Map of Medicine use cuts poor referrals
Source: E-Health Insider
Link here to view selected item
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: Use of Map of Medicine in primary care has led to a significant reduction in inadequate referrals from GPs, according to a new study. Doctors from the Institute of Nephrology in Cardiff looked at the impact of a patient care pathway for chronic kidney disease on Map of Medicine. They found use of the knowledge management tool cut inadequate referrals by almost 50% and also led to a slight reduction in overall referrals.
Length of publication: 1 web page
Some important notes: To find out more about the Map of Medicine, please attend the Integrated Library Service training session, 'Health Related Resources 4: Introduction to Map of Medicine', or view Library Helpsheet No. 9: How to register for the Map of Medicine.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Print management system introduced at the McArdle Library
Source: Integrated Library Service
Link here to view selected item
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: A print management system has been introduced at the McArdle Library, Arrowe Park Hospital. If you are using the library and need to print off your work, please follow the instructions next to each PC. Black and white printing costs 5p per page and colour printing costs 20p per page. Please note that you will need the correct change to use the print payment machine. If you experience any difficulties please speak to library staff.
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
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: A print management system has been introduced at the McArdle Library, Arrowe Park Hospital. If you are using the library and need to print off your work, please follow the instructions next to each PC. Black and white printing costs 5p per page and colour printing costs 20p per page. Please note that you will need the correct change to use the print payment machine. If you experience any difficulties please speak to library staff.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Monday, 1 June 2009
NHS Evidence Specialist Collections
Source: NHS Evidence
For fulltext link here
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Web page
In a nutshell: Provided by NICE, NHS Evidence is a new service which will develop, enhance and expand the services that were previously provided by the National Library for Health (NLH).
The Specialist Collections (previously known as Specialist Libraries) have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas.
The majority of NHS Evidence Specialist Collections focus on particular health problems, such as Oral Health, Respiratory and Cardiovascular. A few NHS Evidence Specialist Collections focus on specific patient groups, such as Women's Health and Learning Disabilities. The focus of other NHS Evidence Specialist Collections is on aspects of health services, such as Commissioning, Public Health and Health Management. To see a full list of all Specialist Collections, please link here.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please ask them to contact us to subscribe.
For fulltext link here
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Web page
In a nutshell: Provided by NICE, NHS Evidence is a new service which will develop, enhance and expand the services that were previously provided by the National Library for Health (NLH).
The Specialist Collections (previously known as Specialist Libraries) have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas.
The majority of NHS Evidence Specialist Collections focus on particular health problems, such as Oral Health, Respiratory and Cardiovascular. A few NHS Evidence Specialist Collections focus on specific patient groups, such as Women's Health and Learning Disabilities. The focus of other NHS Evidence Specialist Collections is on aspects of health services, such as Commissioning, Public Health and Health Management. To see a full list of all Specialist Collections, please link here.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please ask them to contact us to subscribe.
New fax number for the Integrated Library Service
Source: Integrated Library Service (ILS)
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: The Integrated Library Service (ILS) has a new dedicated fax line on 0151 604 7796 (internal extension 8587). To see our full contact details please view our Contact Us page.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please ask them to contact us to subscribe.
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: The Integrated Library Service (ILS) has a new dedicated fax line on 0151 604 7796 (internal extension 8587). To see our full contact details please view our Contact Us page.
Further dissemination: If you think any of your colleagues would benefit from receiving these alerts, please ask them to contact us to subscribe.
Wednesday, 13 May 2009
Statistics mentoring clinics for researchers
Source: Integrated Library Service (ILS)
Link here to view selected item
Publication type: Training opportunity
In a nutshell: Places are available on a statistical mentoring clinic, which aims to provide a statistical mentoring clinic for those who would benefit from extra support when faced with using statistics in practice and / or research.
VENUE: McArdle Library, Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
DATES:
Wednesday 20th May
Wednesday 3rd June
Wednesday 24th June
Wednesday 8th July
Wednesday 15th July
TIME: 2.00pm-6.00pm, 30 minute appointment slots issued on a first come, first served basis; you may book up to two sequential slots if you wish.
TARGET GROUP
Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) researchers, students or any staff members who would benefit from further support in dealing with statistics. Statistical resources and programs supported include Microsoft Excel and SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences).
PRE-REQUISITES
Some basic computer skills including basic Microsoft Excel skills.
PREPARATION
Those attending the clinic must come prepared to the session with a statistical problem (or scenario). Where possible an outline of the problem should be submitted in advance of attendance at the clinic (provision for submitting and outline of your question has been made through the online booking facility). This would be useful in allowing those facilitating the clinic to research problems in advance, but not essential.
OUTCOMES
On attendance at the clinic it is anticipated that a series of necessary actions will be identified and supported to achieve the desired outcome for the attendee with the statistical problem. When it is not possible to solve statistics problems directly within the clinic, an action plan will be drawn up jointly between the facilitator and the attendee to establish a direction of travel towards a solution.
Some important notes: Sessions are delivered on a one-to-one basis due to software licensingarrangements. To book your place please complete the online booking form on the ILS Training pages.
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
Publication type: Training opportunity
In a nutshell: Places are available on a statistical mentoring clinic, which aims to provide a statistical mentoring clinic for those who would benefit from extra support when faced with using statistics in practice and / or research.
VENUE: McArdle Library, Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
DATES:
Wednesday 20th May
Wednesday 3rd June
Wednesday 24th June
Wednesday 8th July
Wednesday 15th July
TIME: 2.00pm-6.00pm, 30 minute appointment slots issued on a first come, first served basis; you may book up to two sequential slots if you wish.
TARGET GROUP
Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) researchers, students or any staff members who would benefit from further support in dealing with statistics. Statistical resources and programs supported include Microsoft Excel and SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences).
PRE-REQUISITES
Some basic computer skills including basic Microsoft Excel skills.
PREPARATION
Those attending the clinic must come prepared to the session with a statistical problem (or scenario). Where possible an outline of the problem should be submitted in advance of attendance at the clinic (provision for submitting and outline of your question has been made through the online booking facility). This would be useful in allowing those facilitating the clinic to research problems in advance, but not essential.
OUTCOMES
On attendance at the clinic it is anticipated that a series of necessary actions will be identified and supported to achieve the desired outcome for the attendee with the statistical problem. When it is not possible to solve statistics problems directly within the clinic, an action plan will be drawn up jointly between the facilitator and the attendee to establish a direction of travel towards a solution.
Some important notes: Sessions are delivered on a one-to-one basis due to software licensingarrangements. To book your place please complete the online booking form on the ILS Training pages.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Friday, 1 May 2009
National Library for Health is now NHS Evidence
Source: NHS Evidence
Link here to view selected item
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: The National Library for Health (NLH) has transferred to NICE (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) to become NHS Evidence.
The National Library for Health resources will now be known as NHS Evidence Information Resources. Currently you will notice a change in colour scheme and logos; additional functionality and content will be added in future versions of NHS Evidence.
NHS Evidence will incorporate some of the key components from the National Library for Health, enhancing and providing the latest functionality. In addition NHS Evidence will be developing an accreditation process for sources of information to provide confidence for users of health and social care information.
Some important notes: To access the resources described, you will need an NHS Athens username and password. Please view our NHS Athens page for more information.
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
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: The National Library for Health (NLH) has transferred to NICE (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) to become NHS Evidence.
The National Library for Health resources will now be known as NHS Evidence Information Resources. Currently you will notice a change in colour scheme and logos; additional functionality and content will be added in future versions of NHS Evidence.
NHS Evidence will incorporate some of the key components from the National Library for Health, enhancing and providing the latest functionality. In addition NHS Evidence will be developing an accreditation process for sources of information to provide confidence for users of health and social care information.
Some important notes: To access the resources described, you will need an NHS Athens username and password. Please view our NHS Athens page for more information.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Free access to Swine Flu information
Source: EBSCOhost
Link here to view selected item
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Resource
In a nutshell: Due to the recent global outbreak of Swine Influenza, EBSCO Publishing and the DynaMed Editors have made the main elements of the DynaMed clinical summary for Swine Influenza free to health care providers and institutions throughout the world. The DynaMed topic on Swine Influenza consolidates information from multiple sources for health care providers to stay current with recommendations for monitoring, diagnosing, and treating patients with flu-like illnesses during this outbreak. DynaMed Editors will continue to monitor information and update this topic as needed throughout this global crisis.
Some important notes:
To find out more about accessing high quality health information, please visit the Integrated Library Service webpages at www.whnt.nhs.uk/library.
DynaMed is a point-of-care reference resource designed to provide clinicians with the best available evidence to support clinical decision-making. DynaMed is part of the suite of medical products owned and provided by EBSCO Publishing and is updated daily by monitoring medical literature sources.
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
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Resource
In a nutshell: Due to the recent global outbreak of Swine Influenza, EBSCO Publishing and the DynaMed Editors have made the main elements of the DynaMed clinical summary for Swine Influenza free to health care providers and institutions throughout the world. The DynaMed topic on Swine Influenza consolidates information from multiple sources for health care providers to stay current with recommendations for monitoring, diagnosing, and treating patients with flu-like illnesses during this outbreak. DynaMed Editors will continue to monitor information and update this topic as needed throughout this global crisis.
Some important notes:
To find out more about accessing high quality health information, please visit the Integrated Library Service webpages at www.whnt.nhs.uk/library.
DynaMed is a point-of-care reference resource designed to provide clinicians with the best available evidence to support clinical decision-making. DynaMed is part of the suite of medical products owned and provided by EBSCO Publishing and is updated daily by monitoring medical literature sources.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Thursday, 30 April 2009
Statistical mentoring clinic 6th May 2009
Source: Integrated Library Service (ILS)
Link here to view selected item
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Training opportunity
In a nutshell: Places are available on a statistical mentoring clinic, which aims to provide a statistical mentoring clinic for those who would benefit from extra support when faced with using statistics in practice and / or research.
VENUE: McArdle Library, Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
DATE: Wednesday 6th May 2009
TIME: 3.45pm-6.00pm
30 minute appointment slots issued on a first come, first served basis; you may book up to two sequential slots if you wish.
TARGET GROUP
Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) researchers, students or any staff members who would benefit from further support in dealing with statistics. Statistical resources and programs supported include Microsoft Excel and SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences).
PRE-REQUISITES
Some basic computer skills including basic Microsoft Excel skills.
PREPARATION
Those attending the clinic must come prepared to the session with a statistical problem (or scenario). Where possible an outline of the problem should be submitted in advance of attendance at the clinic (provision for submitting and outline of your question has been made through the online booking facility). This would be useful in allowing those facilitating the clinic to research problems in advance, but not essential.
OUTCOMES
On attendance at the clinic it is anticipated that a series of necessary actions will be identified and supported to achieve the desired outcome for the attendee with the statistical problem. When it is not possible to solve statistics problems directly within the clinic, an action plan will be drawn up jointly between the facilitator and the attendee to establish a direction of travel towards a solution.
Some important notes: Sessions are delivered on a one-to-one basis due to software licensing
arrangements. To book your place please complete the online booking form on the ILS Training pages.
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
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Training opportunity
In a nutshell: Places are available on a statistical mentoring clinic, which aims to provide a statistical mentoring clinic for those who would benefit from extra support when faced with using statistics in practice and / or research.
VENUE: McArdle Library, Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
DATE: Wednesday 6th May 2009
TIME: 3.45pm-6.00pm
30 minute appointment slots issued on a first come, first served basis; you may book up to two sequential slots if you wish.
TARGET GROUP
Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) researchers, students or any staff members who would benefit from further support in dealing with statistics. Statistical resources and programs supported include Microsoft Excel and SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences).
PRE-REQUISITES
Some basic computer skills including basic Microsoft Excel skills.
PREPARATION
Those attending the clinic must come prepared to the session with a statistical problem (or scenario). Where possible an outline of the problem should be submitted in advance of attendance at the clinic (provision for submitting and outline of your question has been made through the online booking facility). This would be useful in allowing those facilitating the clinic to research problems in advance, but not essential.
OUTCOMES
On attendance at the clinic it is anticipated that a series of necessary actions will be identified and supported to achieve the desired outcome for the attendee with the statistical problem. When it is not possible to solve statistics problems directly within the clinic, an action plan will be drawn up jointly between the facilitator and the attendee to establish a direction of travel towards a solution.
Some important notes: Sessions are delivered on a one-to-one basis due to software licensing
arrangements. To book your place please complete the online booking form on the ILS Training pages.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
Information Literacy and Skills training available May-June 2009
Source: Integrated Library Service (ILS)
Link here to view selected item
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Training opportunity
In a nutshell: The following Information Literacy and Skills training is being delivered by the Integrated Library Service (ILS) in May and June 2009:
May 2009
Thursday 7th May, 3.00pm-4.30pm
Health Related Resources 3: Searching the Cochrane Library and other evidence based resources
IT Suite, McArdle Library
Mon 11th May, 2.00pm-3.30pm
Searching Skills 1: Developing search techniques
IT Suite, McArdle Library
Thurs 21st May, 9.30am-11.00am
Health Related Resources 1: National Library for Health (NLH*)
IT Suite, McArdle Library
June 2009
Mon 1st June, 2.00pm-3.30pm
Searching Skills 2: Finding and evaluating health information on the web
IT Suite, McArdle Library
Tuesday 9th June, 9.30am-11.30am
Health Related Resources 2: Searching the literature (using NLH* databases)
IT Suite, McArdle Library
Tuesday 23rd June, 12.30pm-1.30pm
Health Related Resources 4: Introduction to Map of Medicine
Room 2, Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
Some important notes: To view further details about these sessions and to book your place, please visit our Training and Induction pages.
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
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Training opportunity
In a nutshell: The following Information Literacy and Skills training is being delivered by the Integrated Library Service (ILS) in May and June 2009:
May 2009
Thursday 7th May, 3.00pm-4.30pm
Health Related Resources 3: Searching the Cochrane Library and other evidence based resources
IT Suite, McArdle Library
Mon 11th May, 2.00pm-3.30pm
Searching Skills 1: Developing search techniques
IT Suite, McArdle Library
Thurs 21st May, 9.30am-11.00am
Health Related Resources 1: National Library for Health (NLH*)
IT Suite, McArdle Library
June 2009
Mon 1st June, 2.00pm-3.30pm
Searching Skills 2: Finding and evaluating health information on the web
IT Suite, McArdle Library
Tuesday 9th June, 9.30am-11.30am
Health Related Resources 2: Searching the literature (using NLH* databases)
IT Suite, McArdle Library
Tuesday 23rd June, 12.30pm-1.30pm
Health Related Resources 4: Introduction to Map of Medicine
Room 2, Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
Some important notes: To view further details about these sessions and to book your place, please visit our Training and Induction pages.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Research Governance and ICH-GCP training
Source: Clinical Trials Unit, Arrowe Park Hospital http://www.whnt.nhs.uk/rd/default.aspx
Year of publication: 2009
Publication Type: Training opportunity
In a Nutshell: ICH-GCP Training (International Conference on Harmonisation - Good Clinical Practice) is available to Wirral University Teaching Hospital staff.
Date: Tuesday 9th June 2009
Time: 8.45 am to 12.15 pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre, Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital Wirral CH49 5PE
Cost: Free
Objective: To provide a clear understanding of why we have regulation of research; what that regulation (Research Governance) means in practice and, for the special case of clinical trials for licensing new drugs or devices, how to comply with the specific Regulatory Requirements (ICH-GCP). To book, contact carol.eames@whnt.nhs.uk.
Some important notes:
GCP (Good Clinical Practice) - 'Design, conduct, performance, monitoring, auditing, recording, analysis and reporting of clinical trials and to ensure the rights, integrity and confidentiality of trial subjects are protected'.
ICH (International Conference on Harmonisation) (of technical requirements for registration of pharmaceutical products for human use).
Year of publication: 2009
Publication Type: Training opportunity
In a Nutshell: ICH-GCP Training (International Conference on Harmonisation - Good Clinical Practice) is available to Wirral University Teaching Hospital staff.
Date: Tuesday 9th June 2009
Time: 8.45 am to 12.15 pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre, Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital Wirral CH49 5PE
Cost: Free
Objective: To provide a clear understanding of why we have regulation of research; what that regulation (Research Governance) means in practice and, for the special case of clinical trials for licensing new drugs or devices, how to comply with the specific Regulatory Requirements (ICH-GCP). To book, contact carol.eames@whnt.nhs.uk.
Some important notes:
GCP (Good Clinical Practice) - 'Design, conduct, performance, monitoring, auditing, recording, analysis and reporting of clinical trials and to ensure the rights, integrity and confidentiality of trial subjects are protected'.
ICH (International Conference on Harmonisation) (of technical requirements for registration of pharmaceutical products for human use).
Thursday, 16 April 2009
Training opportunity: Statistics and SPSS
Source: Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust Research and Development http://www.southportandormskirk.nhs.uk/RD/Index%20New.htm
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Training opportunity
In a nutshell: This course focuses on the fundamental concepts of statistics used in health and medical research publications. It will also help you to acquire the skills necessary to create an SPSS file from scratch, from a paper based questionnaire.
Date: 23rd/24th April 2009, 09:00-16:30
Venue: Learning Resource Centre, Ormskirk Hospital
Tutor: Elizabeth Wiredu
Some important notes: For an application form for this workshop, please contact: R&D Administrator, email: randd@southportandormskirk.nhs.uk, 01695 65 6798
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Acknowledgement:
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Training opportunity
In a nutshell: This course focuses on the fundamental concepts of statistics used in health and medical research publications. It will also help you to acquire the skills necessary to create an SPSS file from scratch, from a paper based questionnaire.
Date: 23rd/24th April 2009, 09:00-16:30
Venue: Learning Resource Centre, Ormskirk Hospital
Tutor: Elizabeth Wiredu
Some important notes: For an application form for this workshop, please contact: R&D Administrator, email: randd@southportandormskirk.nhs.uk, 01695 65 6798
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Acknowledgement:
Training opportunity: Good clinical practice in research
Source: Southport & Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust Research & Development department http://www.southportandormskirk.nhs.uk/RD/Index%20New.htm
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Training opportunity
In a nutshell: This workshop Training is aimed at researchers engaging in clinical trials and is recommended for those who are required to approve, manage and/or co-ordinate research studies.
Date: 20th April 2009, 09:15-16:30
Venue: Learning Resource Centre, Ormskirk Hospital
Tutor: Dr Judy Ford & Bridget Simpson
Cost: FREE
Some important notes: For an application form for this workshop, please contact: R&D Administrator, email: randd@southportandormskirk.nhs.uk, 01695 65 6798
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Call for WUTH publications
Source: Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) Research and Development department http://www.whnt.nhs.uk/rd
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust needs to record your publications for the Department of Health Annual Report.
Have you produced any publications?
Have you presented your research?
Does your research impact on health care and/or policy?
Some important notes:
Please forward details of your publications for the year 2008 to:
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: Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust needs to record your publications for the Department of Health Annual Report.
Have you produced any publications?
Have you presented your research?
Does your research impact on health care and/or policy?
Some important notes:
Please forward details of your publications for the year 2008 to:
Carol Eames
R&D Co-ordinator
Clinical Trials Unit
C Block North
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Upton
Wirral CH49 5PE
0151-678-5111 Extn 2958
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Workshop: Evidencing the Impact of Researcher Training
Source: Vitae NW
http://www.vitae.ac.uk/policy-practice/1748/North-West-Hub.html
Link here to view selected item
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Training opportunity
In a nutshell: A Vitae NW Hub good practice workshop is being held on Tuesday 12th May at the University of Manchester for trainers and other staff supporting researcher development. Online registration is now open for this free event. This half-day workshop is aimed at trainers and other support staff involved with the development of postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers. The purpose of this workshop is to share good practice on the evaluation of researcher training and development activity across the region and beyond.
Length of publication: 1 web page
Some important notes: To register for this event please complete the booking form.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
http://www.vitae.ac.uk/policy-practice/1748/North-West-Hub.html
Link here to view selected item
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Training opportunity
In a nutshell: A Vitae NW Hub good practice workshop is being held on Tuesday 12th May at the University of Manchester for trainers and other staff supporting researcher development. Online registration is now open for this free event. This half-day workshop is aimed at trainers and other support staff involved with the development of postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers. The purpose of this workshop is to share good practice on the evaluation of researcher training and development activity across the region and beyond.
Length of publication: 1 web page
Some important notes: To register for this event please complete the booking form.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Friday, 3 April 2009
New surgery e-books available
Source: WUTH Integrated Library Service
Publication type: Book
In a nutshell: The following electronic books (e-books) are now available to NHS North West staff
Medical Management of the Surgical Patient: A Textbook of Perioperative Medicine
Edited by Lubin, Michael F.; Walker, H. Kenneth; Smith, Robert B.
Published by Cambridge University Press in 2006
Surgical Wound Healing and Management
Written by Granick, Mark S.; Gamelli, Richard L.
Published by Informa Healthcare in 2007
To access these e-books, go to the National Library for Health E-books page.
You will need an NHS Athens account to access the e-books collection, please visit our NHS Athens page for further details.
Some important notes: For more information about the e-books available to you and how to access them, please visit our E-books page.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Publication type: Book
In a nutshell: The following electronic books (e-books) are now available to NHS North West staff
Medical Management of the Surgical Patient: A Textbook of Perioperative Medicine
Edited by Lubin, Michael F.; Walker, H. Kenneth; Smith, Robert B.
Published by Cambridge University Press in 2006
Surgical Wound Healing and Management
Written by Granick, Mark S.; Gamelli, Richard L.
Published by Informa Healthcare in 2007
To access these e-books, go to the National Library for Health E-books page.
You will need an NHS Athens account to access the e-books collection, please visit our NHS Athens page for further details.
Some important notes: For more information about the e-books available to you and how to access them, please visit our E-books page.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
NEW Information Literacy and Skills Training Programme launched
Source: Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) Integrated Library Service (ILS)
Link here to view selected item
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Training Opportunity
In a nutshell: The WUTH Integrated Library Service launches its 2009-2010 Information Literacy and Skills Training Programme on the 1st April 2009. Our sessions will teach you to find, retrieve and appraise information gathered from an ever-expanding range of health related resources. Used effectively this information can help to change clinical practice, support continuing education and/or research within the organisation.
The following sessions are now available:
*Library Orientation 1: Introduction to the Library (a Virtual Induction is also available)
*Library Orientation 2: Locating books and journals
*Library Orientation 3: Access for users with a disability / special requirements
*Library Orientation 4: Practical library skills for secretaries, PAs and administrative staff
*Searching Skills 1: Developing search techniques
*Searching Skills 2: Finding and evaluating health information on the web
*Searching Skills 3: Keeping up to date with journal contents
*Health Related Resources 1: National Library for Health (NLH)
*Health Related Resources 2: Searching the literature (using NLH databases)
*Health Related Resources 3: Searching the Cochrane Library and other evidence based resources
*Health Related Resources 4: Introduction to Map of Medicine
*Handling Information 1: Introduction to critical appraisal
*Handling Information 2: Managing your references
*Handling Data 1: Statistical mentoring clinics
To book a place on any of these sessions or for further information please visit our Training and Induction pages.
Length of publication: 1 web page
Additional information: If you need help with accessing library or information resources and don't have time to attend a training session, please visit our expanding series of Library Helpsheets.
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
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Training Opportunity
In a nutshell: The WUTH Integrated Library Service launches its 2009-2010 Information Literacy and Skills Training Programme on the 1st April 2009. Our sessions will teach you to find, retrieve and appraise information gathered from an ever-expanding range of health related resources. Used effectively this information can help to change clinical practice, support continuing education and/or research within the organisation.
The following sessions are now available:
*Library Orientation 1: Introduction to the Library (a Virtual Induction is also available)
*Library Orientation 2: Locating books and journals
*Library Orientation 3: Access for users with a disability / special requirements
*Library Orientation 4: Practical library skills for secretaries, PAs and administrative staff
*Searching Skills 1: Developing search techniques
*Searching Skills 2: Finding and evaluating health information on the web
*Searching Skills 3: Keeping up to date with journal contents
*Health Related Resources 1: National Library for Health (NLH)
*Health Related Resources 2: Searching the literature (using NLH databases)
*Health Related Resources 3: Searching the Cochrane Library and other evidence based resources
*Health Related Resources 4: Introduction to Map of Medicine
*Handling Information 1: Introduction to critical appraisal
*Handling Information 2: Managing your references
*Handling Data 1: Statistical mentoring clinics
To book a place on any of these sessions or for further information please visit our Training and Induction pages.
Length of publication: 1 web page
Additional information: If you need help with accessing library or information resources and don't have time to attend a training session, please visit our expanding series of Library Helpsheets.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Friday, 13 March 2009
Red Nose Day 13th March 2009
Source: Integrated Library Service http://www.whnt.nhs.uk/library
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: All fines paid in the McArdle Library (Arrowe Park Hospital) or John A. Aitken Library (Clatterbridge Hospital) on Friday 13th March will be donated to Comic Relief.
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: All fines paid in the McArdle Library (Arrowe Park Hospital) or John A. Aitken Library (Clatterbridge Hospital) on Friday 13th March will be donated to Comic Relief.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Thursday, 5 March 2009
Transforming Knowledge: Closing the Research Evidence-Practice Gap
Source: The School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work, University of Manchester (UoM), The University Hospital of South Manchester NHS FoundationTrust (UHSM), & Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CMFT)
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Conference
In a nutshell: This FREE conference aims to share research & evidence-based practice in Manchester. It will be held on Thursday 30th April 2009 in Lecture Theatre 1, Education and Research Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital.
9.00: Registration
9.15: Welcome
9.30: Keynote Speaker Prof Lesley Degner, University of Manitoba: Involving front line nurses in knowledge translation:Can we improve the quality of their work life as well as patient outcomes?
10.30: Coffee/tea break
11.00: Non-Medical R&D Scoping Exercise, Helen Pidd, Operational Director, Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility
11.30: Update on nursing research at UHSM, Prof Christi Deaton, UoM & UHSM
12.00: Lunch
1.00: Concurrent sessions
Session 1 – ‘Reproductive Health’ - to include talks on obesity & pregnancy, perinatal healthcare, & managing severe nausea & vomiting in pregnancy, speakers: Tina Lavender, Christine Furber, Dawn Edge & Zoe Power (UoM)
Session 2 – ‘Cancer’ - to include talks on diet & cancer, & telephone follow-up, speakers: Kinta Beaver & Sorrel Burden (UoM), Helen Dutton & Michelle Harvie (UHSM)
2.30 – Break
2.45: Session 3 – ‘Vascular’ - to include talks on heart disease, eating disorders & diabetes, & development of a central venous catheter surveillance tool
Speakers: Linda McGowan (UoM), Christi Deaton & Stephanie Tierney (UoM & UHSM), Dee Waterhouse (CMFT)
4.15 – Finish
Some important notes: To register for the event, please contact Hazel Kirby (hazel.kirby@manchester.ac.uk); come for all, or just part of the day.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Acknowledgement: WUTH Clinical Trials Unit
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Conference
In a nutshell: This FREE conference aims to share research & evidence-based practice in Manchester. It will be held on Thursday 30th April 2009 in Lecture Theatre 1, Education and Research Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital.
9.00: Registration
9.15: Welcome
9.30: Keynote Speaker Prof Lesley Degner, University of Manitoba: Involving front line nurses in knowledge translation:Can we improve the quality of their work life as well as patient outcomes?
10.30: Coffee/tea break
11.00: Non-Medical R&D Scoping Exercise, Helen Pidd, Operational Director, Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility
11.30: Update on nursing research at UHSM, Prof Christi Deaton, UoM & UHSM
12.00: Lunch
1.00: Concurrent sessions
Session 1 – ‘Reproductive Health’ - to include talks on obesity & pregnancy, perinatal healthcare, & managing severe nausea & vomiting in pregnancy, speakers: Tina Lavender, Christine Furber, Dawn Edge & Zoe Power (UoM)
Session 2 – ‘Cancer’ - to include talks on diet & cancer, & telephone follow-up, speakers: Kinta Beaver & Sorrel Burden (UoM), Helen Dutton & Michelle Harvie (UHSM)
2.30 – Break
2.45: Session 3 – ‘Vascular’ - to include talks on heart disease, eating disorders & diabetes, & development of a central venous catheter surveillance tool
Speakers: Linda McGowan (UoM), Christi Deaton & Stephanie Tierney (UoM & UHSM), Dee Waterhouse (CMFT)
4.15 – Finish
Some important notes: To register for the event, please contact Hazel Kirby (hazel.kirby@manchester.ac.uk); come for all, or just part of the day.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Acknowledgement: WUTH Clinical Trials Unit
Wednesday, 25 February 2009
Research opportunity
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, 27 January 2009
University of Chester 'refresher' Library Training
Source: University of Chester Faculty of Health and Social Care
Publication type: Training opportunity
Publication date: 2009
In a nutshell: Refresher sessions on using the various online resources available to University of Chester students will be delivered by University of Chester library staff on the following dates:
Wednesday 4th February 2009, 10.00am-11.30am
Thursday 26th February 2009, 1.00pm-2.30pm
Monday 9th March 2009, 1.00pm-2.30pm
Friday 27th March, 10.00am-11.30am
All sessions will be delivered in the IT room in the Faculty of Health and Social Care at Arrowe Park Hospital. These sessions will cover logging into IBIS (the University of Chester virtual learning environment); finding module spaces; using the library catalogue; searching journal databases.
Students are welcome to attend either the whole session, or to drop in with specific queries, but please book in advance via Kelly or Karen Spencer in the McArdle Library. The session can be either a refresher for those students who have already had this training or an introduction for those who have not previously had any form of library induction.
Some important notes: Please contact Kate Kelly or Karen Spencer in the McArdle Library for further information.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Post created by: Victoria Kirk
Publication type: Training opportunity
Publication date: 2009
In a nutshell: Refresher sessions on using the various online resources available to University of Chester students will be delivered by University of Chester library staff on the following dates:
Wednesday 4th February 2009, 10.00am-11.30am
Thursday 26th February 2009, 1.00pm-2.30pm
Monday 9th March 2009, 1.00pm-2.30pm
Friday 27th March, 10.00am-11.30am
All sessions will be delivered in the IT room in the Faculty of Health and Social Care at Arrowe Park Hospital. These sessions will cover logging into IBIS (the University of Chester virtual learning environment); finding module spaces; using the library catalogue; searching journal databases.
Students are welcome to attend either the whole session, or to drop in with specific queries, but please book in advance via Kelly or Karen Spencer in the McArdle Library. The session can be either a refresher for those students who have already had this training or an introduction for those who have not previously had any form of library induction.
Some important notes: Please contact Kate Kelly or Karen Spencer in the McArdle Library for further information.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Post created by: Victoria Kirk
Thursday, 15 January 2009
Effective researcher taster day
Source: Vitae North West www.vitae.ac.uk/nwhub
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Training opportunity
In a nutshell:
Date: 26th January 2009
Venue: University of Manchester
Time: 10.00-16.30
Only a few places remaining…
This day will provide an overview of two fully developed 2 day non residential courses for which the Vitae NW Hub can provide the course content free of charge. The courses which have been developed are:
· How to be an effective researcherfor postgraduate researchers (morning session)
· How to be an effective researcherfor research staff (afternoon session)
The day offers the chance for staff supporting researcher development to:
· gain a feel for the courses through experiencing example activities
· have a detailed understanding of theoverall programme for the course, with a chance to understand the rationalebehind the various sessions
· discuss the process of piloting the course in their institution / locale / region, and the costs involved
Who is it for? Trainers and other staff supporting researcher development
Some important notes: If you would like to attend thisfree event, please complete the registration form found at http://www.vitae.ac.uk/policy-practice/15741/Effective-researcher-taster-day-for-trainers-Online-registration.html
Link here for more information: http://www.vitae.ac.uk/policy-practice/916-15742/Effective-Researcher-Taster-Day-for-Trainers.html
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Post created by: Victoria Kirk
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Training opportunity
In a nutshell:
Date: 26th January 2009
Venue: University of Manchester
Time: 10.00-16.30
Only a few places remaining…
This day will provide an overview of two fully developed 2 day non residential courses for which the Vitae NW Hub can provide the course content free of charge. The courses which have been developed are:
· How to be an effective researcherfor postgraduate researchers (morning session)
· How to be an effective researcherfor research staff (afternoon session)
The day offers the chance for staff supporting researcher development to:
· gain a feel for the courses through experiencing example activities
· have a detailed understanding of theoverall programme for the course, with a chance to understand the rationalebehind the various sessions
· discuss the process of piloting the course in their institution / locale / region, and the costs involved
Who is it for? Trainers and other staff supporting researcher development
Some important notes: If you would like to attend thisfree event, please complete the registration form found at http://www.vitae.ac.uk/policy-practice/15741/Effective-researcher-taster-day-for-trainers-Online-registration.html
Link here for more information: http://www.vitae.ac.uk/policy-practice/916-15742/Effective-Researcher-Taster-Day-for-Trainers.html
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Post created by: Victoria Kirk
Research Governance and ICH-GCP training
Source: Clinical Trials Unit, Arrowe Park Hospital http://www.whnt.nhs.uk/rd/default.aspx
Year of publication: 2009
Publication Type: Training opportunity
In a Nutshell:
Title: ICH-GCP Training (International Conference on Harmonisation - Good Clinical Practice) available to Wirral University Teaching Hospital staff
Date: Friday 13th March
Time: 9.00 am to 12.30 pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre, Education Centre, APH
Cost: Free
Objective: To provide a clear understanding of why we have regulation of research; what that regulation (Research Governance) means in practice and, for the special case of clinical trials for licensing new drugs or devices, how to comply with the specific Regulatory Requirements (ICH-GCP)
To book, contact carol.eames@whnt.nhs.uk.
Some important notes: GCP (Good Clinical Practice) - 'Design, conduct, performance, monitoring, auditing, recording, analysis and reporting of clinical trials and to ensure the rights, integrity and confidentiality of trial subjects are protected'.
ICH (International Conference on Harmonisation) (of technical requirements for registration of pharmaceutical products for human use).
Link here for further information: http://www.whnt.nhs.uk/document_uploads/RandD%20Docs/ICHPosterMarch2009.pdf
Post created by: Victoria Kirk
Year of publication: 2009
Publication Type: Training opportunity
In a Nutshell:
Title: ICH-GCP Training (International Conference on Harmonisation - Good Clinical Practice) available to Wirral University Teaching Hospital staff
Date: Friday 13th March
Time: 9.00 am to 12.30 pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre, Education Centre, APH
Cost: Free
Objective: To provide a clear understanding of why we have regulation of research; what that regulation (Research Governance) means in practice and, for the special case of clinical trials for licensing new drugs or devices, how to comply with the specific Regulatory Requirements (ICH-GCP)
To book, contact carol.eames@whnt.nhs.uk.
Some important notes: GCP (Good Clinical Practice) - 'Design, conduct, performance, monitoring, auditing, recording, analysis and reporting of clinical trials and to ensure the rights, integrity and confidentiality of trial subjects are protected'.
ICH (International Conference on Harmonisation) (of technical requirements for registration of pharmaceutical products for human use).
Link here for further information: http://www.whnt.nhs.uk/document_uploads/RandD%20Docs/ICHPosterMarch2009.pdf
Post created by: Victoria Kirk
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