Things in the library 15 March...

Things about our RCT...
Our last Randomised Coffee Trial has had great feedback - below are some of the comments. Our next one will be held during May so you will be able to sign up soon if you missed out this time.

•  I thoroughly enjoyed being part of this I had a very interesting conversation for an hour. 
• I will definitely join another month. 
• A great idea! 
• I would like to be considered for another as I was unable to make this one I think this a great scheme.
• I had a positive experience and would like to continue to be involved. 
• Its amazing to find out how much we have in common even outside of work....but also similar work issues 
• Excellent. Let's do it again! Thanks for the great opportunity! Really enjoyed it. 
• This was a really good thing to take part in. 
• It was good to network with someone outside of my department and gain a new perspective on our roles within the hospital. It was a really insightful meeting and I would definitely recommend everyone to do it. I would be keen to do this again.Thank you

Things to attend...

Two ScHARR Short Courses have been advertised

Experiential Research Approaches (ERA): Qualitative Methods Using Observation, Description and Interpretation 2 day course - Monday 29th - Tuesday 30th April 2019
Overview: This course is primarily focused on qualitative research methods that explore experiential, practical and situated knowledge grounded in personal and shared experiences and pragmatic philosophies. It aims to introduce three qualitative methods: Phenomenology/Hermeneutics, Narrative and Ethnomethodology/Conversation Analysis. Booking for this course will close on 12th April 2019 Here is the direct link to the course information, including fees

The Application of Psychometrics for Measuring Health Outcomes and Quality of Life - 2 part course (can be done together or individually)
Part 1: 2 day course - Mon 20th - Tues 21st May 2019
The aim of this 2 day course is to provide participants with an introduction to psychometrics as applied to health. It will cover the core psychometric and statistical methods used in scale construction and the development of multi-item patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs).

Part 2: 3 day course - Weds 22nd - Fri 24th May 2019
The aim of this 3 day course is to provide participants with an introduction to advanced psychometric models in analysis of multi-item patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). The course will cover confirmatory factor analytic methods for categorical data, Rasch models, and other items response theory (IRT) models.

Things about other libraries... 
Did you know that Sheffield City Libraries organsise many different events including Games nights, talks and workshops. Their regular events can be found here and current bookable events are here - they are all free.




Things to read...
Our next Reading group book is Adam Kay's "This is going to hurt: secret diaries of a junior doctor" we are a friendly group and we just chat about what we have read along with drinks and nibbles. Do come and join us 3rd April 17:15 ...and share your stories!






Things about MMR...

A major study has confirmed yet again that there's no link between autism and the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella. This was a population-wide cohort study in Denmark that aimed to investigate the now-discredited link between the MMR vaccine and autism. The researchers concluded: "The study strongly supports that MMR vaccination does not increase the risk for autism, does not trigger autism in susceptible children, and is not associated with clustering of autism cases after vaccination." It's hoped that this large study will reassure the public and health professionals that the MMR has no link at all with the risk of autism, either in the child population overall or in potentially higher risk children. Original article here if you want to read the details of the study.

Things to eat...
If you have bananas in your fruit bowl looking past their best then don't throw them away. There are some really easy things you can make - I made this brilliant banana loaf yesterday (though I found it needed a bit longer cooking than suggested.)