WUTH publication: Omega-3 fatty acids do not suppress atrial fibrillation even in the "inflamed" heart

Citation: International Journal of Cardiology. 2015, 187, 445-6
Author: Saravanan P, Calder PC, Davidson NC
Abstract: KEYWORDS: Arrhythmia; Atrial fibrillation; Inflamation; Omega-3 fatty acids

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Resources for Research

Are you a WUTH nurse involved in research? You have access to the Journal of Nursing Research as part of our OVID journal bundle; simply log in with your OpenAthens details. View more of our resources on nursing research here.

Your Library and Knowledge Service welcomes your feedback, actively considers it and implements enhancements based on your feedback, whenever practicable.

Here are some recent “You Said, We Did” actioned items.

You Said	We Did
You wanted to be able to issue, return and renew items during unstaffed times	We bid for and installed a new self service unit which allows the issuing, renewal and return of library items 24/7 The machine is conveniently located by the library counter Ask library staff if you would like a demonstration
You wanted to find the Library IT Suite easily	We bid for and now use colourful and fully customisable signage which is used to signpost training in the IT Suite
You wanted to access UpTodate & Dynamed Plus (clinical decision making support resources) on mobile devices. This previously was not allowed due to licencing restrictions	We have upgraded the licenses to allow access to these resources for Trust staff and students on placement on mobile devices.
You asked us for information on research generated by Trust employees, and where this was published	We set up a blog highlighting and disseminating the Trust research output which is indexed via PubMed, Medline or EMBASE. http://wuthlibraryresearchandebp.blogspot.co.uk/
You asked for the ability to submit Inter Library Loan requests from outside the Trust	We developed a web based Inter Library Loan request form that can be used from anywhere and is compliant with copyright legislation. http://www.wuth.nhs.uk/patients-andvisitors/services/l/library/document-book-supply/
You said you needed to listen to the sound on PCs to undertake staff development	We advertised the headphones that we supply for this purpose, so that you can hear the sound without disturbing other library users
You said you needed access to library forms outside of staffed times	We located library registration. Interlibrary Loan and Evidence Alerts registration forms outside the library door and enabled you to submit the forms via the Book return box for prompt processing at the next available staffed time.
You said you wanted to know what the Library did with deposits which were unclaimed	We adjusted the wording of the email which goes out to all library users when their accounts are due to expire which explains that deposits which are not reclaimed become part of library funds and are used to enhance our services and support.

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Management, Leadership or Service Improvement

Management & Leadership journals now have more FREE access, 389 journals on management and specialist collections from Emerald Premier. Access via NICE Evidence using your NHS Athens.

95 NEW books on various management and leadership topics.

Evidence alerts on management related topics:

Health Management

Kings Fund Health Management

NHS Managers

NHS Networks

Foundation Trust

Kings Fund Leadership

Kings Fund Integrated Care

HROD

Literature Searching- This service can help you find examples of good practice, examples from other trusts, case studies and examples of innovation.

Contact the Library Team for more information or visit the Library Website

WUTH publication: Practices in antenatal counselling for extremely premature infants amongst European trainees

Citation: The Journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine. 2016 Feb 8, 1-10
Author: Geurtzen R, van Heijst AF, Babarao S, Molloy E, Draaisma JM, Hogeveen M
Abstract: There is no international consensus on content and process regarding antenatal counselling in extreme prematurity. The need for adequate training is increasingly recognized. This descriptive study evaluates current practice in antenatal counselling amongst European trainees using an online survey. Focussing on the process, the majority of respondents did not have a medical consensus guideline. Seven percent of the trainees received some formal training. Focussing on the content, about half of the subjects did not mention any statistics about mortality.
CONCLUSION: we observed wide variation in actual content and organisation in antenatal counselling in Europe amongst European trainees in neonatology.
KEYWORDS: antenatal counselling; limits of viability; prematurity

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WUTH publication: Ebola virus disease in Africa: epidemiology and nosocomial transmission

Citation: The Journal of Hospital Infection. 2015, 90(1), 1-9
Author: Shears P, O'Dempsey TJ
Abstract: The 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa, primarily affecting Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia, has exceeded all previous Ebola outbreaks in the number of cases and in international response. There have been 20 significant outbreaks of Ebola virus disease in Sub-Saharan Africa prior to the 2014 outbreak, the largest being that in Uganda in 2000, with 425 cases and a mortality of 53%. Since the first outbreaks in Sudan and Zaire in 1976, transmission within health facilities has been of major concern, affecting healthcare workers and acting as amplifiers of spread into the community. The lack of resources for infection control and personal protective equipment are the main reasons for nosocomial transmission. Local strategies to improve infection control, and a greater understanding of local community views on the disease, have helped to bring outbreaks under control. Recommendations from previous outbreaks include improved disease surveillance to enable more rapid health responses, the wider availability of personal protective equipment, and greater international preparedness.

Copyright © 2015 The Healthcare Infection Society. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

KEYWORDS:

Africa; Ebola virus disease; Healthcare workers; Nosocomial transmission

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WUTH publication: Protection of soft tissue and avoidance of inadvertent neurovascular injury in repair of the distal biceps

Citation: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. 2016, 98(2), 157-8
Author: Yakob H, Bhalaik V

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Reflective Writing for Nurse and Midwife Revalidation

Are you one of the first 100 Nurses or Midwives to be required to revalidate? or Have you made it your New Year’s Resolution to get yourself "Revalidation Ready"

Your Library & Knowledge Service staff have designed a 60 minute Reflective Writing for Nurse and Midwife Revalidation session which will help you to:

ü  Have an understanding of reflection and reflective writing and their benefits

ü  Have an awareness of appropriate tools to support reflective writing

ü  Feel more confident in beginning to produce reflective accounts for your portfolio and have considered sources of potential evidence

ü  Be aware of the ways that the Library & Knowledge Service can support you to successfully revalidate

We can deliver these sessions at a time and place to suit your needs. If your colleagues/team want a session especially for them please contact mcardle.library@nhs.net

The next scheduled sessions for this course will be:

Trust	Date & Time	Location
Wirral University Teaching Hospital	15/1/16 (Friday) 12.30-1.30	IT Suite, McArdle Library, Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
Clatterbridge Cancer Centre	21/1/16 (Thursday) 1.00-2.00	Clinical Education, Clatterbridge Cancer Centre
Wirral University Teaching Hospital	27/1/16 (Wednesday) 12.00-1.00	IT Suite, McArdle Library, Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital
Wirral University Teaching Hospital	28/1/16 (Thursday) 1.00-2.00	IT Suite, McArdle Library, Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital

To book on one of these sessions please email: mcardle.library@nhs.net

Do you work for Wirral Community Trust?

Don’t forget that your Library & Knowledge Service can support you wherever you are working.

We offer:

ü  First Steps in Searching and Finding the Evidence sessions for individuals or groups

o   1 hour sessions

ü  Reflective Writing sessions for individuals or groups to support Nurse revalidation

o   1 hour session

ü  Training in Critical Appraisal skills so you can develop the skills to assess how robust and reliable original research is using appropriate tools

o   90 minute session

ü  Conduct Information searches with you on your chosen subjects

ü  Provide Print & electronic evidence resources to help you keep up-to-date

ü  Obtain journal articles & books for you

ü  Provide an Evidence Alerts service which alerts you to new innovations, improvements, best practice, news and evidence in your chosen areas of interest

ü  Support Journal Club activity which enables groups to present and critique relevant original research

ü  Offer 24 hour access to the library and its facilities, study space, computers and printers

We will come to you to provide support at a time and place that is convenient for you.

To find out more, request support or training please email mcardle.library@nhs.net or visit our website: http://www.wuth.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/services/l/library/

WUTH publication: Improving the handover and care of acute urological admissions

Citation: BMJ Quality Improvement Reports. 2015, 4(1)
Author: Bass E, Patel S
Abstract: The point at which a patient is most vulnerable during their journey through the hospital as an acute or emergency admission is the point at which they are transferred to the designated oncoming responsible team. Unsurprisingly, inadequate and incomplete clinical handovers have the potential for latter catastrophic consequences and are utterly avoidable. Recognising these facts, good clinical handover is an essential part of clinical governance and patient safety. Perhaps secondarily, clinical handover - especially when conducted with senior surgical personnel - can be a valuable learning tool for the surgical trainee. An complete audit loop was performed to assess the rate of handover and urology registrar involvement in acute urology periods in 2 month long periods as well as the rate of inadequate investigations and treatment. The interventions introduced included foundation doctor induction training in acute urology cases, an explanation of the importance of handover and a reflective look at ourselves and our approachability. As a result there were significant improvements in the rate of early registrar involvement and successful handover for patients admitted under our take. 

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