Source: BMJ 340:c332
For fulltext link here
Date of publication: March 2010
In a nutshell: The CONSORT statement is used worldwide to improve the reporting of randomised controlled trials. Kenneth Schulz and colleagues describe the latest version, CONSORT 2010, which updates the reporting guideline based on new methodological evidence and accumulating experience.
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, 29 March 2010
Thursday, 4 March 2010
Defining research
Source: National Research Ethics Service (National Patient Safety Agency)
For fulltext link here
Date of publication: 2010
In a nutshell: The purpose of this leaflet is to help you decide if a project is research, which normally requires review by a Research Ethics Committee (REC), or whether it is some other activity such as audit, service evaluation or public health surveillance. It contains a useful table differentiating clinical audit, service evaluation, research and usual practice/surveillance work in public health.
Length of publication: 4 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: 2010
In a nutshell: The purpose of this leaflet is to help you decide if a project is research, which normally requires review by a Research Ethics Committee (REC), or whether it is some other activity such as audit, service evaluation or public health surveillance. It contains a useful table differentiating clinical audit, service evaluation, research and usual practice/surveillance work in public health.
Length of publication: 4 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.
Thursday, 18 February 2010
New evidence-based medical resource, Dynamed, available until end April 2010
Source: Integrated Library Service
In a nutshell: The Integrated Library Service has a trial of Dynamed available until the 30th April 2010. Dynamed is a medical information database designed for use at the point of care. It provides high-end, evidence based information from respected publications, associations, and contributing clinicians. DynaMed is updated daily, giving physicians, clinicians and medical students easy access to nearly 3,000 evidence-based clinical summaries.
For more information about the trial please contact Eileen Hume, Head of Trust Integrated Library Service (Eileen.hume@nhs.net).
How do I access Dynamed?
If you have an NHS Athens username and password, Dynamed at http://search.ebscohost.com/ and select the link to ‘Athens login’.
Alternatively, enter the following login details:
User Id: ns124966
Password: password
You may want to use the Dynamed User Guide to help you navigate the site.
Where can I give feedback about Dynamed?
Please submit a Library Suggestion Form to give any feedback about Dynamed.
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: The Integrated Library Service has a trial of Dynamed available until the 30th April 2010. Dynamed is a medical information database designed for use at the point of care. It provides high-end, evidence based information from respected publications, associations, and contributing clinicians. DynaMed is updated daily, giving physicians, clinicians and medical students easy access to nearly 3,000 evidence-based clinical summaries.
For more information about the trial please contact Eileen Hume, Head of Trust Integrated Library Service (Eileen.hume@nhs.net).
How do I access Dynamed?
If you have an NHS Athens username and password, Dynamed at http://search.ebscohost.com/ and select the link to ‘Athens login’.
Alternatively, enter the following login details:
User Id: ns124966
Password: password
You may want to use the Dynamed User Guide to help you navigate the site.
Where can I give feedback about Dynamed?
Please submit a Library Suggestion Form to give any feedback about Dynamed.
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, 15 February 2010
University of Chester two-day conference announced
Source: University of Chester
For fulltext link here
Conference flyer
In a nutshell: A two day conference at the University of Chester has been announced for 22nd-23rd March 2010, titled Preparing for Change: Delivering Healthcare, Transatlantic and UK Perspectives.
Some important notes: For details of the full programme, booking & payment information please contact:
Barbara Holliday, Administrator
Faculty of Health & Social Care
University of Chester, Westminster Building
Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJ
Tel: 01244 511117
Fax: 01244 381090
Email: b.holliday@chester.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
Conference flyer
In a nutshell: A two day conference at the University of Chester has been announced for 22nd-23rd March 2010, titled Preparing for Change: Delivering Healthcare, Transatlantic and UK Perspectives.
Some important notes: For details of the full programme, booking & payment information please contact:
Barbara Holliday, Administrator
Faculty of Health & Social Care
University of Chester, Westminster Building
Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJ
Tel: 01244 511117
Fax: 01244 381090
Email: b.holliday@chester.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.
Friday, 5 February 2010
The changing regulatory and governance environment for health research across the UK: a guide for researchers
Source: UK Clinical Research Collaboration
For fulltext link here
Date of publication: Nov 2009
In a nutshell: This booklet provides an overview of initiatives that have been put in place to streamline the regulatory and governance (R&G) environment. It describes how the clinical research landscape has been dramatically transformed in recent years with the introduction of a range of measures intended to reduce bureaucracy, support world class research and ultimately benefit patients.
Length of publication: 20 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: Nov 2009
In a nutshell: This booklet provides an overview of initiatives that have been put in place to streamline the regulatory and governance (R&G) environment. It describes how the clinical research landscape has been dramatically transformed in recent years with the introduction of a range of measures intended to reduce bureaucracy, support world class research and ultimately benefit patients.
Length of publication: 20 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.
Monday, 25 January 2010
Equator Network: a resource for health researchers
Source: Equator Network
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell: The EQUATOR Network is an international initiative that seeks to improve reliability and value of medical research literature by promoting transparent and accurate reporting of research studies. The website includes a library of research publishing guidelines, and a range of resources to assist authors in writing up their 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 EQUATOR Network is an international initiative that seeks to improve reliability and value of medical research literature by promoting transparent and accurate reporting of research studies. The website includes a library of research publishing guidelines, and a range of resources to assist authors in writing up their 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.
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Statistics support for researchers
Source: Integrated Library Service
For fulltext link here
In a nutshell:
The Integrated Library Service has partnered up with staff from Upton Hall School to provide a series of Statistics Mentoring Clinics as part of a community engagement arrangement.
The Statistics Mentoring Clinics are aimed at WUTH staff who would benefit from extra support when faced with using statistics in practice or research. The statistical programs supported include Microsoft Excel and SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences).
Those attending the clinic must come prepared with a statistical problem (or scenario). Where possible an outline of the problem should be submitted in advance of attendance at the clinic.
DATES
3rd Feb 2010
3rd March 2010
14th April 2010
5th May 2010
9th June 2010
7th July 2010
TIME
On each date two clinic appointments are available:
4.00pm-5.00pm
5.00pm-6.00pm
Appointments are issued on a first come, first served basis.
HOW TO BOOK
Link here to complete the online booking form for ‘Handling Data 1: Statistics Mentoring Clinics’.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Please visit the Integrated Library Service Training Pages for more information.
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 Integrated Library Service has partnered up with staff from Upton Hall School to provide a series of Statistics Mentoring Clinics as part of a community engagement arrangement.
The Statistics Mentoring Clinics are aimed at WUTH staff who would benefit from extra support when faced with using statistics in practice or research. The statistical programs supported include Microsoft Excel and SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences).
Those attending the clinic must come prepared with a statistical problem (or scenario). Where possible an outline of the problem should be submitted in advance of attendance at the clinic.
DATES
3rd Feb 2010
3rd March 2010
14th April 2010
5th May 2010
9th June 2010
7th July 2010
TIME
On each date two clinic appointments are available:
4.00pm-5.00pm
5.00pm-6.00pm
Appointments are issued on a first come, first served basis.
HOW TO BOOK
Link here to complete the online booking form for ‘Handling Data 1: Statistics Mentoring Clinics’.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Please visit the Integrated Library Service Training Pages for more information.
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
Library opening hours at Christmas and New Year
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.
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.
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.
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