We have remained open - some bits now look lovely although not in their final state. Other bits are still a work in progress..a set back yesterday when due to a lack of communication between 3 companies our new counter wasn't built to the right size. However a rescue plan has been put into operation and all should be well eventually. The bit of counter we have got looks great and our new doors (to give us an office) are looking beautiful.
Things about e-books...
Following a trial last December we have committed some money to provide e-books for the coming year. We won't be able to buy many as they are very expensive but watch out for more details later. They will be available to you via your NHS Open Athens login so if you don't have one yet follow the instructions here
Things about mediated literature searches...
We have been experiencing a high demand for literature searches over the last couple of months so we are now asking that, if you would like us to do a search for you, then please submit the request via this form. In particular please tell us when you need it completing (no more asap's please) and whether you want the results in a Word format and/or a .ris file (for use in reference management software).
In the past the feedback we have received indicates that our searches have been used for
| Commissioning | 2.9% | |
| Contracting | 0.7% | |
| Audit | 16.9% | |
| Legal or Ethical issues | 2.9% | |
| Funded research | 14% | |
| Service development / planning | 36.8% | |
| Advice given to colleagues | 53.7% | |
| Managing costs | 1.5% |
and have influenced these aspects of patient care
More things about evidence based practice...
| Diagnosis | 13.3% | |
| Choice of tests | 17.8% | |
| Choice of treatment / drugs | 25.2% | |
| Reduce the length of hospital stay | 4.4% | |
| Advice given to patients/carers | 31.9% | |
| Quality of life for patients/carers | 20.7% | |
| Guideline / care pathway development | 28.1% | |
| No it didn't change any aspect of patient care or treatment | 19.3% | |
| Other | 22.2% |
More things about evidence based practice...
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation have recently published a report on 'Building better outcomes for children through evidence based practice. An evaluation of the Evidence2Success project in Perth & Kinross'. This summary outlines learning points for local councils, the NHS and others looking to improve children’s services.Children’s service providers are under increased pressure to provide families with cost-effective support. The international Evidence2Success (E2S) project, piloted by a cross-agency partnership in Perth & Kinross, seeks to improve children’s outcomes by moving resources towards evidence-based services.
Things theatrical...
Why not try visiting the University of Sheffield Drama Studio which is almost next to the hospital? Their next production is: POSH by Laura Wade
Wednesday 24 to Saturday 27 February at 7:30
"In an oak-panelled room in Oxford, ten young bloods with cut-glass vowels and deep pockets are meeting, intent on restoring their right to rule. Members of an elite student dining society, the boys are bunkering down for a wild night of debauchery, decadence and bloody good wine. But this isn't just a jolly: they’re planning a revolution." Tickets: Wed £5, Thur-Sat £7 (£6 in Advance) Ticket Phone No: 0114 222 8676
Web: www.sutco.org
Things to keep you warm...
How about this comforting sausage casserole, some friends served us one recently made with some excellent sausages from the Moor Market..fabulous .
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