Things in the library 17th Nov...

Things to attend...
The next journal club will be on Tues 21st November, 1-2pm, in the Education and Skills Centre, F Floor, Stephenson Wing.
Papers:​ Steroids and bronchodilators for acute bronchiolitis in the first two years of life and Epinephrine for bronchiolitis
Journal Club is open to all SCH health professionals and is a fun, informal way of learning to criticise papers and gather evidence to change practice. At each meeting a speaker presents a critical appraisal of a research paper, using a recognised appraisal tool such as CASP Group members then have an informal discussion to determine whether or not current practice should be altered in light of the presenter's findings.


Things about mental health...

The Social Care Institute for Excellence's Expert Working Group has developed a new model to improve mental health support for children and young people, which places the young person at the centre. The model is based on ‘I statements’ supported by enablers. The model highlights what good, holistic support for mental health and well-being looks like from the perspective of the young person, and what needs to be in place to make it happen. To support their findings, they then developed an eco-map, to be used in conjunction with the accompanying decision trees. The eco-maps are representations of the choices that should be available to the young person and/or primary caregiver to access the right support and resources.




Things about children's services...
This  report - Turning the Tide -  from the National Children’s Bureau looks at current funding and spend right across children and young people's services. They provide an estimate of how much councils are receiving for children and young people's services and where this is being allocated.







Things about diabetes...
More than 5,000 people are expected to benefit from a pilot project which will see five companies and eight areas of the country test drive a range of apps, gadgets, wristbands and other innovative digital products, which starts this month. Users will be able to access health coaches and online support groups as well as set and monitor goals electronically. Some patients will also receive wearable technology to help them monitor activity levels and receive motivational messages and prompts, which is being made available on the NHS for the first time. This online method of receiving support has the potential to have a similar impact to face-to-face interventions – helping bring down high blood sugar levels and in turn prevent or delay onset of Type 2 diabetes.

Things about turmeric...
My friend's dog Woody swears to the health benefits of turmeric (well his owner's do!)...there is certainly some interesting evidence around it's use although further research is required to resolve uncertainties related to dosage form, dose and medication frequency of turmeric/curcumin. Whether or not it has health benefits this reminded me what a lovely warming spice it is, so here is a quick scrambled egg recipe for lunch/brunch over the weekend.