Evidently Cochrane – making Cochrane evidence accessible

Keep up-to-date with evidence released by the Cochrane Library by following the Evidently Cochrane blog.

Evidently Cochrane is a blog that aims to make Cochrane evidence more accessible and encourage discussion around it. The blogs are written by Cochrane staff as well as guest bloggers. Items are posted on a regular basis with themed issues and special events added throughout the year. You can select to view content based on a number of categories. You can sign-up to receive blog posts and digests via email in your inbox.

There are also 3 special categories:

Evidence for Everyday Allied Health
Evidence for Everyday Nursing
Evidence for Everyday Midwifery

So you can: keep up-to-date with the latest Cochrane Systematic reviews in your area, or keep abreast of the latest research, or use the evidence for CPD, discussions or revalidation reflection.

Here is a selection of recent topics covered:

Comments

Login to Library Search – step-by-step instructions for NHS staff

Library Search is a discovery tool, allowing you to find items within the library collections. You can search Library Search without logging in to view books and ebooks available in our collections. By logging in to your library account on Library Search you can access a range of additional functionality, such as: Viewing details of your library account Submitting a request to hold a book for you Adding items to your e-bookshelf Saving searches Note that for NHS users logging in to Library Search does not give you access to full-text items. As an NHS member of staff you access online resources using your NHS OpenAthens username. Anatomy of a Library Card First let’s take a quick look at the most important components of your library card. Your library card and library card number give you access to print resources as well as library services. They confirm that you are a member of the library. Your name : this will be printed on your card, so you’ll know it’s yours!...

Resource of the week #15: NICE Pathways

What is it? NICE Pathways are interactive flowcharts for topics and conditions Key Features You can use the main search box to look for your topic, or use the A-Z list to find a particular condition. You can also view broader topics and drill-down to individual flowcharts. Flowcharts include points of decision-making as a patient travels along the pathway or route to assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Each decision-box includes information and evidence detailing what should be carried out. How can it help you? The NICE Pathways tool can provide you with guidance and advice on topics and conditions. It can help you to assess your own services and apply NICE guidance and recommendations. How to access it? NICE Pathways are freely available on the Internet. Video Help Watch the video produced by NICE – How to use NICE Pathways – to learn more about how to navigate and find information.

Hot Topic! Rheumatoid Arthritis

The Guardian reports on a trial looking at a drug that could prevent the development of rheumatoid arthritis in targeted patients - Trial offers hope for millions that jab could prevent rheumatoid arthritis . What do you know about rheumatoid arthritis and how to support patients? Check these resources for an overview, key points, diagnosis, treatment options, follow-up and more. [You will need your NHS OpenAthens username to access these resources] Oxford Medicine Online – Chapter 90 Rheumatoid arthritis in Oxford Clinical Guidelines: newly qualified doctor BMJ Best Practice – Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Key (available to UHNM only) – Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Knowledge Summaries – Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient Information Rheumatoid arthritis [BMJ Best Practice] Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis [Clinical Key] Rheumatoid Arthritis – easy-to-read [Clinical Key] Calculators ACR/EULAR Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnostic Criteria (2010) Diagnostic cri...

Information Skills for Health

Search This Blog