Are you completing your
nursing revalidation and looking for evidence to support your activities?
We can help you to find
sources to support:
- Reading and reviewing publications for CPD
- Your written reflective accounts
- Reflective discussion
Try these resources:
Evidently
Cochrane – evidence for everyday nursing
This resource is a blog. They
post articles on a regular basis which discuss the latest evidence published,
relating to nursing practice and issues.
Some recent examples include:
- Venous leg Ulcers: evidence review
- Footcare for People with Diabetes: prevention of complications and treatment
- Rivastigmine reviewed: doubts about the dementia drug
There is an A-Z list of
categories that you can select from and a search option. The content presented
is reasonably short and it is delivered in an easy to read format; references
are included.
You can follow the blog on
twitter or facebook, where you’ll get notified of the latest articles. You can
also sign-up to receive updates by email.
NHS Choices – Behind the Headlines – your
guide to the science that makes the news
Articles presented here look
at the research papers that have sparked recent news headlines. The authors
analyse the research and assess whether the reported headlines are a reflection
of the research outcomes. These articles are a good way to learn about the key
things to look for when appraising research articles.
Some recent examples include:
- Daytime Wounds may Heal Faster
- Night-time Eating linked to Heart Disease
- Afternoon Open Heart Surgery “leads to fewer complications”, study reports
National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)
The NIHR funds research into
healthcare activities. They promote their results and outcomes via a number of
routes. The Signals, Highlights and Themes publications provide summaries and
overviews of the research that they fund.
Signals are articles
providing summary information about NIHR research published. As well as an
explanation of the study, the authors indicate how the research may impact on
current guidelines and practice.
Some recent examples include:
- Pilocarpine improves dry mouth caused by radiotherapy
- A commonly used treatment does not improve chronic low back pain
- Breathing exercises improve asthma and can be learned by DVD
You can use the search portal
to find content in your topic-area or browse through the categories.
These articles discuss
conditions and treatments using NIHR evidence.
Recent examples include:
- Childhood Eczema
- OCD – obsessive compulsory disorder
- Obesity in Men
These articles bring together
related research on a particular theme
Recent examples include:
- Advancing Care – NIHR research on improving the health and care of care home residents
- Roads to Recovery – research of stroke services
- On the Level – research on prevention and management of type 2 diabetes
You can sign-up to receive
the NHIR bulletin by email, as well as follow NHIR on twitter and facebook to
get the latest articles.
Royal Marsden Manual Online
is available to UHNM and SSoTP staff via their Athens username. It provides
access to a wide range of evidence-based guidelines and procedures. There are
also links to references which you can follow up on if you wish.
The Mental Elf runs a blog
reporting on the latest evidence published relating to mental health issues.
Articles discuss the latest articles, reviews, guidelines and policy decisions
relating to mental health topics. They may include an appraisal of the evidence
under discussion.
Recent examples include:
- Personal well-being networks for severe mental illness: the importance of being social
- Family involvement in acute mental health care
- Brief behavioural therapy for children and adolescents with anxiety and depression
How does published research
and evidence compare to your practice? You can use articles from these sources
to help you to learn something new, use as a discussion point, or compare,
contrast and reflect on your own practice.
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