Literature searching, accessing ejournals, NHS Athens and critical appraisal training

Dates are now available for the following training courses for Aintree University Hospital, The Walton Centre and Sefton PCT staff:

Introduction to Systematic Reviews/Meta-analysis Critical Appraisal Workshop
Learn about systematic review sources, how to interpret forest plots and how to appraise a Systematic Review/Meta-analysis using a practical example and checklists
Wednesday 12th September 9.30am - 3.30pm

Introduction to Randomised Controlled Trials (RCT) Critical Appraisal Workshop
Introduction to RCT sources and how to evaluate an RCT research article using a practical example and checklists
Tuesday 18th September 2007 9.30am – 3.30pm

Introduction to Qualitative Critical Appraisal
Introduction to the appraisal of qualitative research using a worked example
Tuesday 2nd October 2007 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Introduction to Literature Searching using Medline and The Cochrane Library
Beginners guide to searching the two most useful sources of medical literature. Aims to save you time locating research articles by creating effective search strategies
Wednesday 5th Sept 2007 9.30am – 3.30pm

Introduction to MEDLINE using Dialog (via the National Library of Health) part 1
Beginners guide to Medline via Dialog
Thursday 11th October 2007 10.00am – 12.00pm

Introduction to MEDLINE using Dialog (via the National Library of Health) part 2
Further searching tips on searching Medline using MeSH and other techniques to quickly locate relevant articles (Experience of searching Medline via Dialog or attendance at part 1 is essential)
Wednesday 24th Oct 2007 10.00am – 12.00pm

Introduction to NHS Athens and Ejournals
Register for an NHS Athens account and learn how to access electronic journals from work or home
Thursday 13th September 2007 10.00am – 11.00pm
Thursday 11th October 2007 1.00pm – 2.00pm

For further information or to book a place on the workshops contact Michelle, Clinical Information Specialist on 0151 529 6418.

Clinical Information Service

The Clinical Information Service aims to save NHS staff time by providing a literature search service and information skills/critical appraisal skills training.

So if you are undertaking research, supporting guideline/care pathway/protocol development, writing for publication/presentation, involved in journal clubs or just simply want to know how to access electronic journals from your workplace or home with NHS Athens then contact Michelle on 0151 529 6418 or email madenm@edgehill.ac.uk

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