Things in the library 27 May

If you are having a break from work next week have a lovely time...

if not we will be here Tuesday to Friday next week 

8:45 - 19:00 Tues and Thurs and 8:45 - 17:00 on Wed and Fri

Things for NHS staff ...
NHS staff now have access to Cochrane Clinical Answers. this covers 32 Clinical Specialties and provides a readable, digestible, clinically focused entry point to rigorous research from Cochrane systematic reviews. They are designed to be actionable and to inform decision making at the point of care. Each Cochrane Clinical Answer contains a clinical question, a short answer, and an opportunity to ‘drill down’ to the evidence from the Cochrane Review. The evidence is displayed in a user friendly format, mixing narrative, numbers and graphics. The target audience for Cochrane Clinical Answers is healthcare practitioners and professionals, and other informed health care decision-makers.


Things about Crohn's disease...
A updated NICE guideline was published in May. This guideline covers the management of Crohn’s disease in children, young people and adults. It aims to reduce people’s symptoms and maintain or improve their quality of life. In May 2016, a new recommendation on inducing remission was added.

Things about clinical research...
The National Institute for Health Research and Leeds University have teamed up to offer a free online course titled “Improving Healthcare through Clinical Research”.  The course starts on 6th June and runs for 6 weeks and is open to anyone interested in this subject area.

Things about psychosis and schizophrenia in children... 
Another NICE guideline updated. This guideline covers recognising and managing psychosis and schizophrenia in children and young people. It aims to improve early recognition of psychosis and schizophrenia so that children and young people can be offered the treatment and care they need to live with the condition.
In May 2016, a new recommendation was added on providing information about olanzapine when choosing antipsychotic medication for children and young people with a first episode of psychosis.

Things about gardens...

Chelsea flower show is this week the theme of this year's show is the health and well-being benefits of greening-up our grey spaces The King's Fund have published a report Gardens and health: implications for policy and practice. The Greening Grey Britain is an RHS call to action to get the nation to transform hard, cold grey areas into planted-up beautiful places, to improve lives and help the environment. It is good to see that the Garden for Yorkshire inspired by the medieval Great East Window at York Minster won a Silver medal - stone masons from the Minster were working on the project.

Things for people with allergies...

The Chelsea Flower Show includes an exhibit by The Royal College of Pathologists which highlights the importance of the link between plant pollen and allergic disorders such as seasonal allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma. The exhibit,  focussing on low allergen plants, enables those with respiratory allergy to enjoy being in the garden, whilst reducing their triggers and managing their symptoms more effectively. The low allergy garden includes Papaver, Hosta, Trachelospermum, jasminoides, Rosemary and Thyme

Things about suicide...

Bereavement, bullying, exams and physical health conditions such as acne and asthma are some of the experiences linked to suicide in children and young people according to a new report by The University of Manchester’s National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness (NCISH). The full report can be downloaded here. This is the first time there has been a national study of suicide in children and young people in England on this scale.
The researchers found that 28% of the young people who died had been bereaved, in 13% there had been a suicide by a family member or friend. 36% had a physical health condition such as acne or asthma, and 29% were facing exams or exam results when they died. Four died on the day of an exam, or the day after.

Things for half-term... 
Lots of ideas of things to go to in the local area if you have children at home next week.






Things partly about food..
I am off to Denmark soon to take part in the opening of a memorial to commemorate all those that lost their lives in the Battle of Jutland 100 years ago. Hoping to sample lots of fish and also real Danish pastries! If you fancy trying some new Nordic cuisine and having a bit of a Masterchef moment over the long weekend why not try some of the recipes here...duck with chocolate and cranberries sounds wonderful.

Things in the library 20 May

Research things
The NIHR Dissemination Centre Discover Portal provides clear, relevant and useful information about the latest research for people working in health and social care, as well as patients.
Click here to view the portal

Things to Tweet

Microblogging site Twitter is to stop counting photographs and links in its 140-character limit for tweets.  The limit was originally added to make tweets fit into a text message. When launched in 2006, before smartphones were available, many users typed their tweets as texts before posting them. It has gradually evolved to be the defining characteristic of the service, though some users are angry about the new proposals.

Nursing things
Leading Change, Adding Value is a framework aligned to the Five Year Forward View that nursing, midwifery and care staff, whatever their role or place of work, can use to lead on delivering the ‘triple aim’ measures of better outcomes, better experiences for patients and staff, in addition to making better use of resources

You can view the document here.

Unexplained things
Unexplained Fractures: Child Abuse or Bone Disease - the title of next week's Journal Club. It is on Thurs 26th May 8-9 am in the Education & Skills Centre, F Floor Stephenson Wing.
Please come along for an informal presentation and discussion and of course ...muffins. Contact the library if you would like to see the paper beforehand.


Vegetarian things
National Vegetarian Week 2016 runs from 16-22 May - now in its 24th year
Why not try this recipe

Spinach & nutmeg cannelloni

Stuff rolled lasagne sheets with creamy spinach and ricotta and bake with tomato and mascarpone sauces for a filling vegetarian meal

Things in the library 13th May

Things about healthy childhood...
Published yesterday by Public Health England - 'Health matters: giving every child the best start in life' .This resource for health professionals and local authorities focuses on investing in early years services from pregnancy through to 2 years old.


Things about CAMHS...
The text of the speech given by Education and Childcare Minister Sam Gyimah at the end of April is published here 'Mental health pilots - where next?' about single point of contact pilots and the importance of early intervention in schools.



Things about statistics...
Don't be frightened...Sarah ran her Critical Appraisal course yesterday and had excellent feedback. Someone commented that they felt able to 'ask the questions they would have felt silly to ask before'.
The next course will be on 6 July 13:00 to 16:30. if you want to come along please book with  coursebookings@sch.nhs.uk - no prior knowledge is necessary.


Things about what you did yesterday...
If you are aware of the Mass Observation Unit that was set up during 1937, have ever read Nella Last's diaries or watched the much missed Victoria Wood's 'Housewife 49' based on them then you might like this.
"In 1937 Mass Observation called for people from all parts of the UK to record everything they did from when they woke up in the morning to when they went to sleep at night on 12th May. This was the day of George VI’s Coronation. The resulting diaries provide a wonderful glimpse into the everyday lives of people across Britain, and have become an invaluable resource for those researching countless aspects of the era.
May 12th 2016 is likely to be quite an ordinary day, but for those researching, the ‘ordinary’ can often provide extraordinary results.  The diaries will be held and used alongside the 1937 documents. We would be very grateful if you could document your May 12th for the future.
Please write as much as you can about what you do, who you meet, what you talk about, what you eat and drink, what you buy or sell, what you are working on, the places you visit, the people you meet, the things you read, see and hear around you, how you are feeling and of course what you yourself think."
So if you can still remember what you did yesterday then do consider taking part - very easy - follow this link for instructions...I've done mine!

Things new in the library...
One of the recent new books in the library - shelved at W62 (C)  is 'Clinical communication in medicine'. the publisher says it:
".. brings together the theories, models and evidence that underpin effective healthcare communication in one accessible volume. Endorsed and developed by members of the UK Council of Clinical Communication in Undergraduate Medical Education, it traces the subject to its primary disciplinary origins, looking at how it is practised, taught and learned today, as well as considering future directions.
Focusing on three key areas – the doctor-patient relationship, core components of clinical communication, and effective teaching and assessment – Clinical Communication in Medicine enhances the understanding of effective communication. It links theory to teaching, so principles and practice are clearly understood.
Clinical Communication in Medicine is a new and definitive guide for professionals involved in the education of medical undergraduate students and postgraduate trainees, as well as experienced and junior clinicians, researchers, teachers, students, and policy makers."

Things to drink...
With the warmer weather coming and going its difficult to get properly into the summer mood but keep this recipe for when you next want a long cooling non-alcoholic drink. Apple, elderflower & mint sparkle

Things in the library 6th May

Things missing...
Hi - sorry our blog was missing last week..I had a few days in London and when we are short-staffed something has to fall by the wayside. Incidentally I can thoroughly recommend the Geffrye Museum for something different to do in London- social history of houses and town gardens - beautiful little free museum with activities for all ages.

Things happening back up North...

(c) https://physiotalk.co.uk/about/journal-club/

Journal Club is on Wed 11th May from 17:30 - 18:30 and the paper will be 'Early Administration of Azithromycin and Prevention of Severe Lower Respiratory Tract Illnesses in Preschool Children With a History of Such Illnesses A Randomized Clinical Trial'. Please come along for an informal presentation and discussion and of course ...muffins. Contact the library if you would like to see the paper beforehand.

Critical Appraisal Course
On Thu, 12 May, 09:30 – 13:00 we will be holding our Introduction to Critical Appraisal course - no previous knowledge necessary. Almost fully booked but if you want to come along please contact: coursebookings@sch.nhs.uk

Thinks about Zika...
From Public Health England a Risk assessment of the Zika virus  and Zika virus congenital infection: algorithm and interim guidance for neonatologists and paediatricians including recent updates to the guidance issued earlier this year.




Things about transition services...
The Cochrane Library published an Intervention Review last week 'Transition of care for adolescents from paediatric services to adult health services'.




Things about nursing revalidation...
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has published an update from the first round of nurse revalidation which started in April 2016.  Latest figures show that 90.48 per cent of nurses and midwives who were due to revalidate, have successfully done so and renewed their registration with the NMC.


New book this week...
The publisher states: "Nurses work in complex situations with daily challenges, where the needs of each patient represent unique demands. Action research helps nurses to investigate their practices as reflective practitioners, allowing them to ask ‘What is going on? How do we understand the existing situation? How do we improve it?’  This book supports nurses in investigating their own professional practices in order to develop new insights and approaches. This book is intended for undergraduate student nurses, qualified practising nurses in clinical settings who may or may not be engaged in formal professional education courses and nurse educators and managers." The book is currently displayed on the new book stand in the entrance to the library and then will be shelved at WY20.5 (M) - it is available for loan now.

Something summery...
Anything with feta cheese gets my vote and with the mint growing well in my garden I shall be making this 'Minty carrot, pistachio & feta salad' over the weekend...hope the sun stays out.