TRAINING
We have a range of training sessions which focus on searching various evidence-based resources. To book a small group or one to one session contact Liz, elisabeth.lourandos1@nhs.net
HEALTHCARE INFORMATION AND LITERATURE SEARCHING
Learn to search for journal article abstracts or citations using quality healthcare databases, including Medline, BNI (British Nursing Index), CINAHL, PsycINFO, or HMIC (Health Management Information Consortium)
Learn how to access over 2,000 full-text journals
Good for evidence-based practice, research, audit, or guideline writing
Databases for all disciplines including medical, nursing, psychology and the therapies
Requires some internet experience
Duration: 60 minutes.
Bite sized training based on the Munch and Learn sessions below can be found on Moodle. Guest access is available so you do not need to register.
EVIDENCE SEARCHING TIPS.
Do you need to find evidence to support your work or training needs? Come along to this bite sized training to get tips on where to search, combining terms, applying limits etc:
ACCESSING AND USING ELECTRONIC RESOURCES
Find out more about how to access and use resources such as e-journals, e-books, BMJ Best Practice provided by Health Education England in this bite sized session:
CRITICAL APPRAISAL TIPS
Come along to a bite sized course to get an introduction/refresher on critical appraisal skills like why it is important and some tools to support you:
TWITTER TIPS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Find out about how to use Twitter in this bite sized course. Get an understanding of Twitter language and how else you can use Twitter: