NHS Athens, electronic journals, literature searching and critical appraisal workshops 2008

New dates for 2008 workshops at Aintree Library are now available:

Introduction to Critical Appraisal and Study Designs NEW FOR 2008
Introduction to critical appraisal and the key features of common types of study designs. Learn how to identify the research methodology and locate appropriate critical appraisal tools
Friday 8th February 2008 10.00am – 12.00pm

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
Monday 17th March 2008 9.30am - 3.00pm

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
Wednesday 5th March 2008 9.30am – 3.00pm

Introduction to Qualitative Critical Appraisal
Introduction to the appraisal of qualitative research using a worked example
Thursday 21st February 2008 10.00am - 12.00pm

Introduction to The Cochrane Library
Beginners guide to searching The Cochrane Library, including the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and the Central Register of Controlled Clinical Trials
Tuesday 26th February 2008 10.00 – 12.00pm

Introduction to Evidence Based Resources NEW FOR 2008
Learn about some of the most useful information resources to support evidence based practice including systematic reviews and guidelines
Wednesday 23rd April 2008 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
Wednesday 6th February 2008 10.00am – 11.00am
Thursday 13th March 2008 1.00pm – 2.00pm

Library Inductions and Refreshers
Available upon request

MEDLINE
Please note that the National Library for Health (NLH) have purchased a new version of MEDLINE. This new version is due to replace the current access via the NLH Dialog DataStar on 1st April 2008. Therefore there will be no further MEDLINE workshops until after 1st April 2008. In the meantime you can book a one-to-one session on MEDLINE with Michelle. Further details and training dates for the new version of MEDLINE will be made available in Feb/Mar 2008.

All workshops support the NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF), Evidence Based Practice and CPD. Staff employed by University Hospital Aintree, The Walton Centre or Sefton PCT staff can attend.

All workshops are held in the IT Suite in the Library, Clinical Science Centre, University Hospital Aintree. For more information or to book a place contact Michelle Maden, Clinical Information Specialist on 0151 529 6418 or email madenm@edgehill.ac.uk