Things in the library 13th August...

 Things to read... 

Whether you are staying at home in the garden or holidaying away don't forget our great selection of Leisure Reading which anyone in the trust can borrow. From light and frothy to hard-hitting and thought provoking, come and browse the shelves or view our selection online. Simply join the library to take advantage of all our services.

Things about sleep... 

A good night’s rest is essential to a healthy lifestyle – protecting you physically and mentally as well as boosting your quality of life. The Sleep Charity has a wealth of good advice and support for Children and adults. There is also a special website aimed at teenagers so if you or someone you know is struggling with sleep have a look at their resources.

Things to help you...  

Make sure you have a NHS Open Athens account set up to access many of the online resources available to you. One of these is BMJ Best practice. You can access this anywhere, it has trusted, evidence-based content and you can earn CME points whilst searching for answers to your clinical questions. Its particular value is for trainees in years 1-5, students, and a broad range of healthcare staff learning and practicing in the UK. Also available as a quick link from the SCH Intranet without an Athens account.

Things out and about... 

As a change from the Peak District's rivers and reservoirs you might like to visit Carsington Water or Rother Valley Country Park for water or cycling or a good picnic venue  or my personal favourite Attenborough Nature Centre and Reserve for all things watery. All of these are within one hour and 15 mins drive from the hospital with activities for all ages (bookable in advance).

Things to learn... 

We can provide help or training on a variety of topics delivered remotely to small groups or individuals. To arrange this all you need to do is join the library (see above) and then 'Book a Librarian'. If there is something you need help with which isn't listed on the booking form then please ask if it is something we can help you with or point you in the right direction.

Things afternoon tea... 

This week Sarah has been providing scones, jam & cream, brownies and drinks in the library with the chance to get away from the workplace. Still chance to pop up today before 4pm. Her excellent scones are made from this recipe. Colouring in sheets also available.

Things in the library 12th Feb...

 Things to make you feel special... 

Image by Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay 

Valentine's Day this weekend and so a reminder that you can always 'book a date' with a librarian! We can give you individual or small group training in Literature Searching, using Mendeley (reference managing software), how to obtain articles etc. Please use our booking form  ... gifts of chocolates and roses are not necessary and the service is available all year round.

Things to read... 

February is LGBT+ History Month. To mark the event the NSPCC library has compiled a reading list highlighting a selection of resources from the library collection. Don't be confused into thinking this is our library catalogue you are looking at (the NSPCC library uses the same system as us) but if you want to check the availability of any of these items in our library check here to see if we already have them or you can suggest books for us to purchase - please explain why you want them and how many staff in your department are likely to use the resource.

Things about teenagers... 

From the NSPCC a summary of risk factors and learning for improved practice around working with teenagers. Published case reviews highlight that practitioners sometimes struggle to work with teenagers who are experiencing complex issues. Interventions can focus on tackling challenging behaviour, rather than exploring the underlying causes and risk factors. This sometimes causes practitioners to lose sight of the fact that teenagers are children in need of protection.

The learning from these reviews highlights that professionals need to listen to teenagers, but also be able to balance the young person’s wishes with their best interests. Intervention needs to be timely and appropriate. The NSPCC also hold a repository of case reviews in UK searchable by subject, year or area.

Things about Covid-19 and children... 

A recent article looks at 'The role of children in the spread of COVID-19' . They used a mathematical model to fit the data, collected from households in the city of Bnei Brak, Israel, in which all household members were tested for COVID-19 using PCR. In addition, serological tests were performed on a subset of the individuals. They estimate that children are about half as susceptible to infection as adults, and are somewhat less prone to infect others compared to adults. The full article is available online.

Things closed...

On Wed 24th Feb the Illingworth Library will be closed in the morning until 13:00 for staff training.

Things in progress... 

The current Randomised Coffee Trial is now underway with 70 pairings across the trust meeting virtually for a chat. All current participants have been notified but if you missed out this time and want to sign up for the next one (probably in May) then please do so,

Things to watch... 

I really miss being able to go to the Showroom Cinema and they normally programme a season of films exploring the history of LGBTQ+ representation and showcase films that haven’t always been given the spotlight they deserve. Though they aren’t open to share a big screen programme with you, they have highlighted some films you can watch from home. 

Things to eat... 

Sarah can recommend this Chicken, Quinoa & Sweet Potato casserole which she made recently. Certainly sounds perfect for this cold weather!

Things in the library 17 July...

Things written by you... 

Our online SCH Repository continues to grow and now includes most publications from SCH staff from 2018 onwards (over 450). In our library catalogue you can see the details of all of these by searching for “sch repository”. They are identifiable by the image on the right. If you have signed up to receive a monthly email with new items added to the library (when you joined the library) then you will be notified of any of these articles which match your subject interests.

The catalogue records link to the PubMed abstract – if you then require the full text of an article and cannot obtain it elsewhere  we can supply this in the normal way via our request form (charges apply).

We only list co-authors who have given SCH as their institutional affiliation, if they have stated their department we can report on this for SCH departments but many have only given the trust name.

We hope this will not only showcase the research being published by SCH colleagues but also share awareness of what is being done in different specialities across the trust.

If any of your SCH affiliated publications are missing or are in error please email the library for them to be checked (post 2018 only).

Things to donate and record... 

Museums Sheffield have been thinking about what objects represent our lives at the moment, and what should be collected to tell the story of what we’re currently going through to future generations. COVID-19 has seen our day-to-day life change massively – we all have a lot in common right now, but they are also mindful that people people’s personal circumstances mean that a lot of us are having very different experiences.

They want to do their best to represent this unprecedented moment in our lives, but  need your help. What do you think should be kept as a memory of Sheffield and its people at this time? In particular, if you have a suggestion of something you’d be happy to donate to the city’s collections that represents your experience during lockdown they would love to hear from you.

Sheffield Libraries and Archives are also running a fantastic project to document the experiences of people in Sheffield during lockdown - you can find out more about that and how you can get involved here 

Things to make your life easier... 

We often advertise that we can provide one-to-one training in Mendely - reference managing software. Perhpas you have seen this and not realised what a benefit this could be to you, your colleagues or even useful information to pass on to your student family members. Mendeley (and other similar software) does two things. It allows you to keep an record of all the references you have acquired for a topic in a very easy to use way. You can organise these in folders or with subject tags or keep them in a jumbled heap (not recommended) depending on your preference (guess what "us librarians" prefer!). You can make notes on an article and if the pdf is available to you highlight sections which you want to refer to in your writing.

The other side of the software is where the magic happens and as you are writing your Word document you can automatically insert your references where needed and create your bibliography at the click of a button. You can change the citation style just by selecting from a drop-down list and if you need to move batches of text around in your document the references will automatically re-number themselves. It is a real time-saver and will help you organise your work if you are doing any writing for publication or education. If you wish to book an individual or small group session please use our Book a Librarian service.

Things to return... 

Although we have extended everyone's libnrary book due dates until Sept, if you have books that you are ready to return please do so either by handing in at the library counter or placing in the returns box outside the library. This is particularly important if you are moving on to another trust in August. All returned books are now quarantined for 72 hours before being available for loan to another reader so you may see  this indicated on the library catalogue. 

Things to eat... 

I made this Chorizo, orzo & sweetcorn summer stew yesterday - very simple and tasty

Things in the library 10 July...

Things to do please... 

If you are coming into the library please abide by our protocols...I keep having to remind people to wear their masks. 😕

• Wear your mask - only remove to eat and drink
• Gel your hands on entry
• Take a wipe to clean workspace before you start work - mouse keypad etc
• Maintain 2m social distance
• Gel hands on exit

Things about civilisation...

Anthropologist Margaret Mead was asked by a student what she considered to be the first sign of civilization in a culture. Mead said that the first sign of civilization in an ancient culture was a femur (thighbone) that had been broken and then healed. Mead explained that in the animal kingdom, if you break your leg, you die. You cannot run from danger, get to the river for a drink or hunt for food. You are meat for prowling beasts. No animal survives a broken leg long enough for the bone to heal. So a broken femur that has healed is evidence that someone has taken time to stay with the one who fell, has bound up the wound, has carried the person to safety and has tended the person through recovery. Helping someone else through difficulty is where civilization starts. We are at our best when we serve others.

Things about attachment... 

Research in Practice has published a paper and accompanying short film in which NSPCC practitioners talk about the use of strengths-based video-feedback techniques to build parent-child attunement. Appropriately trained professionals can help parents develop their attunement to their baby by showing clips that capture moments of positive interaction and supporting them to build on these moments.

Things about infographics...

Knowledge gaps exist regarding how to best educate audiences about concussion. Knowledge translation (KT) plays a critical role in how information is shared. In the field of concussion, infographics are becoming a popular KT strategy for synthesising and sharing information. Study objectives recently published in Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine were to explore how infographics enhance concussion knowledge, infographic use and preferences across various stakeholders, and to determine their utility as a KT strategy. Six infographics were created to provide concussion information in a user-friendly and accessible format. Enhancement opportunities included incorporating graphics that appeal to different audiences and sharing the lived experiences of individuals who have a concussion. This study demonstrates the potential impact of infographics as a KT strategy that meets the knowledge needs of many audience.

Things about autism...

A study in JAMA Pediatrics asks  'Are screen media exposure and social and demographic factors associated with the risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or ASD–like symptoms on the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers at 2 years of age?' Their conclusion was:

"This cohort study found greater screen exposure and less caregiver-child play early in life to be associated with later ASD-like symptoms. Further research is needed to evaluate experiential factors for potential risk or protective effects in ASD."

Book your librarian...

Don't forget that we can still provide one-to-one training remotely. Please access the booking form here.

Things to eat... 

We have been enjoying apricots recently...if you want to make something a bit more special this Apricot frangipane tart looks lovely.

Things in the library 26 June...

Things for parents... 

The Department for Education (DfE) has published information for parents and carers about the opening of early years providers, schools and colleges, safety in schools, attendance, transport, school meals and exams. the guidance can be found here

Things to join in... 

Next Wednesday our virtual reading group will be meeting from 18:15 to 19:15 and the book being discussed is 'Before the coffee gets cold' by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. Translated from Japanese this book is  a fable about regret and reclaiming lost opportunities. What would you change if you could go back in time? In a small back alley in Tokyo, there is a cafe which has been serving carefully brewed coffee for more than one hundred years.

If you would like to take part please contact the library for the joining link.

Things coming to an end... 

We hope those of you who have been joining in the most recent Randomised Coffee Trial (Virtual) in June have had chance to meet-up. I will be sending out a feedback form next week so please let us know how it went and if you would like more virtual RCTs organising. 

Things to know if you are using the library...

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Things out and about... 

Many of you in Sheffield may sometimes come across footpath signs saying 'Round Walk' - this doesn't actually walk all around Sheffield but is a 14 mile walk through the parks, woodland and countryside of south west Sheffield. It starts in Endcliffe Park at Hunters Bar goes through Whiteley Woods up into Mayfield and Porter Valley, emerging at Ringinglow before descending again into Whirlow and Ecclesall Woods.  There is an ascent into Ladies Spring Wood, through Beauchief and Chancet Wood then into Graves Park and down through Gleadless Valley, returning to Hunters Bar via Meersbrook Park and Brincliffe Edge Woods. More information on this and other Sheffield walks, including a civil engineering one around the city centre, can be accessed here.

Things to book... 

Please remember that by using our Book a Librarian service you can have one-to-one help and our undivided attention...well unless the cat walks across the keyboard. We can do training, give general library help and advice, discuss a literature search and much more. Please use the form on our website accessed by the Book a Librarian button or follow this link.

Things to make... 

A lovely Chicken & chorizo ragu which you could have with pasta, bread, rice or jacket potatoes.  I find it is extra special made with the real sundried tomatoes rather than the ones in oil (though that is good too), you can make a batch and freeze it. 

Things in the library 14th Feb...

Things to visit the library for today...
Free home-made heart biscuits (while stocks last) for all our library users today...and a reminder that via our Book a Librarian service you can arrange 1:1 or small group training on a variety of subjects....any time of the year not just on St Valentine's Day.




Things for a healthy childhood...
A safe, supportive and happy childhood environment is widely understood to be vital for a child’s development, health and wellbeing over the short- and long-term. Conversely, an established body of evidence shows a correlation between a disruptive, adverse or chaotic childhood environment and an increased prevalence of physical and mental health problems. Despite this established evidence base, the BMA's analysis of recent data highlights insufficient investment in England across a range of services to support a healthy childhood, with funding for a number of different services being cut in recent years. This lack of resource is likely to have an adverse impact on child health in England.

Things about microbiomics...
The Department of Neuroscience at University of Sheffield will co-host an event on Thursday 16 April to mark the launch of the Sheffield Microbiomics Network. This one-day symposium will take place in Sheffield (location TBC) and is open to anyone working in a field relating to microbiomics, or who is keen to embark on research in this area. Please register using this link. Anyone involved in microbiomics research in Sheffield (in any university, NHS or other institution) would be very welcome to join.

Things about indoor air...
There seems to be plenty of air outside at the moment...I just wish it would stop rushing around so fast! However whilst we are all stuck inside at this time of the year this RCPCH report on indoor air quality seems timely. This report is based on a systematic review of the science of indoor pollution, and conversations with children, young people and families. They make recommendations for Government and local authorities, and provide guidance for families.

Things about resilience...

Too many children and young people nationally do not receive the support they need to improve their mental health and wellbeing. There is ample evidence that, despite increased investment in, and policy focus on, mental health services for children and young people, the numbers of children and young people requiring support are going up. Thresholds for accessing support remain high, waiting times are long and there is significant inequity in provision between different local areas.

The purpose of this research from the Local Government Association is, firstly, to explore some of the factors which are contributing to this nationally challenging context and, secondly, to develop an evidence base for how local government and its partners can work most effectively together to deliver a coherent and joined-up offer of support for children and young people’s mental health. The research is based on a review of the existing evidence base, workshops with around 80 participants from councils and their partners in health and in-depth engagements with eight fieldwork areas.

Things about the NHS...
When the NHS Long Term Plan was published in January 2019 Healthwatch were asked by NHS England to engage with people across the country about how people wanted the priorities to be implemented locally. Here's what over 40,000 people told them. Key findings summarised below:

• People affected by cancer, and heart and lung conditions had a much better experience of care services than people with other issues.
• The positive feedback about cancer and heart and lung services appeared to be for a variety of reasons, including speed of diagnosis and treatment, access to rehabilitation, and quality of information and communication from professionals.
• People affected by other issues, especially mental ill health, dementia or learning disabilities, told us that the support often wasn’t in place for them and that professionals did not give enough consideration to their full range of needs.

Things about St Valentine...

On February 14, around the year 270 A.D., Valentine, a holy priest in Rome in the days of Emperor Claudius II, was executed. Under the rule of Claudius the Cruel, Rome was involved in many unpopular and bloody campaigns. The emperor had to maintain a strong army, but was having a difficult time getting soldiers to join his military leagues. Claudius believed that Roman men were unwilling to join the army because of their strong attachment to their wives and families. To get rid of the problem, Claudius banned all marriages and engagements in Rome. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death. The sentence was carried out on February 14, on or about the year 270.
Legends vary on how the martyr’s name became connected with romance. The date of his death may have become mingled with the Feast of Lupercalia, a pagan festival of love. On these occasions, the names of young women were placed in a box, from which they were drawn by the men as chance directed. In 496 A.D., Pope Gelasius decided to put an end to the Feast of Lupercalia, and he declared that February 14 be celebrated as St Valentine’s Day.

Things to make...
A special chocolate and chilli dessert, very simple...and sinful!

Things in the library 31st Jan...

The last day...                                              

Today is the last chance to sign up for the next Randomised Coffee Trial at SCH, and to take part in our January quiz.        

Things about workload, stress & patient safety...
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement recently dedicated a podcast to this subject.

"The relationship between workload and stress, and the risk this poses for practitioners and patients alike, need more attention. On this episode of WIHI, IHI's longtime safety expert Frank Federico, RPh, and James Won, PhD, talk about the field of human factors in health care, and the role that human factors can play in addressing today's work-related stress."

You will need to create a free account to login to access the content.

Things about patient complaints...

A blog from Sir Robert Francis QC explains how hospitals can cultivate public trust in complaints. This new report – Shifting the mindset (2020) – investigates how hospitals report on complaints and whether current efforts are sufficient to build public trust.

"Complaints should be seen by hospitals as an opportunity to learn. The public expects the NHS to learn from mistakes, and to be kept informed about how these changes are made. Four in five people have told us that seeing where other people’s complaints have made a difference would encourage them to speak up. Yet fewer than half of NHS hospitals in England (38%) are reporting on any action taken in response to complaints raised by patients and loved ones. Complaints are a valuable tool which help hospitals spot and tackle issues quickly. They should not be seen by hospitals as something to ‘be managed’, but as an opportunity to learn and improve. To have a complaints system that works, the NHS must give patients the confidence to speak up by showing them how their views are heard and acted upon."

Things about technology in the classroom...

Trials of pioneering technology to help disabled pupils in the classroom will take place across the country in the first programme of its kind in the world. Speaking at a education technology show on 22 January, Universities, Science, Research and Innovation Minister Chris Skidmore announced plans to fund trials of ground-breaking assistive technology for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities in up to 100 schools and colleges.
Innovations are expected to include ‘text-to-speech’ and ‘speech recognition’ software, which can help pupils with dyslexia improve their reading and proof-reading. Other trials include the use of eye-gaze technology, which can help pupils with severe motor impairments to communicate, helping to level the playing field for children with additional needs.


Things about the King's Fund...
The King's Fund have chosen three areas of focus for the next five years, where they feel they have the greatest opportunity to use their skills and resources to improve health and care.


                                            
Things about health inequality...

The Health Foundation and the Nuffield Trust have published their latest QualityWatch on health inequalities.There are different types of inequalities in health care that might arise from the region of the country you live in, your ethnicity, gender, or socio-economic status. This data story takes a closer look at the association between deprivation in the area that a patient lives and quality of care.(It is also a really clear way of visualising data.)

Things about brain development...
From the NSPCC an easy to understand set of web pages on How childhood trauma affects child brain development backed up with a list of references. Using accurate references to show people where your information has come from is something that sometimes daunts those who are returning to education after a period of time. Don't forget that via our Book a Librarian service you can arrange one to one help with using Mendeley (reference managing software) or for a general chat abut how to use quotations and references.

Things the Royal Foundation want to know...
Through their 5 Big Questions, they want to bring together the thoughts of individuals, organisations and businesses so that together we can build the healthiest generation in history by giving every child the best start in life.They want to hear from all adults living across the UK, if you are 16 or above and live in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, whether you have children or not – there are no right or wrong answers, they want to hear what you think.

Things to eat...
During my time living, working and giving birth(!) in the Netherlands we were close to Den Bosch ('s-Hertogenbosch) so it was a great outing when we had guests to go to a cafe there for Bossche Bollen...think of them as a round eclairs but much bigger...our 2 year old could make a lot of mess with one!

Things in the library 15th Nov...

Things we do...

Are you aware of our Book a Librarian Service? People sometimes say to us 'I'm sorry to bother you...' but we are here to be bothered...that's our job. Never worry about asking us what you might think is a silly question...we may not know everthing but we usually know where to find out. With our 'Book a Librarian' service you can get help with anything from using email to literature search training or designing a conference poster in a 1:1 session tailored just for you. Click on the link above to book some time with us.

Things to attend...

Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20th when trans and gender-diverse people, whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence in the past 12 months, are remembered and honoured. It is an opportunity to come together with our communities and grieve collectively. Organised by local LGBT+ youth group SAYit and Sheffield LGBT+ events. At Hallam Square 5.30 - 6.30pm. All SCH Rainbow Badge wearers and supporters are invited to attend.

Things about sepsis...
You may have seen in the news this week mention of a new test for sepsis in children. Whenever you hear or read a news story and want to know more about it...and if it is true.. the best place to go is the NHS Behind the headlines site. Here you can read their opinion of the news story and what the actual research says that is behind it. In this case they conclude:

"This study is the first for many years to make some progress in our understanding of sepsis. It opens up possibilities for research into potential drugs that could be used in the future. This study also suggests ways in which the Persevere II test could be used to identify people at high risk of life-threatening sepsis, so they can be treated quickly and with the most appropriate dose of antibiotics.
However, this is very early-stage research. Just because a treatment works for mice does not mean it will work for humans. Translating results from a species to another, as the researchers do in this study, does not always work. Higher-dose antibiotics have not been tested for children identified as at high risk of life-threatening sepsis. Higher than usual doses could have damaging effects.
The Persevere II test is still being worked on, so is not yet generally available for doctors to use. In a media interview, a researcher said it is about 2 years away from being made available."

Things to visit...

Did you know the University has a small museum (Alfred Denny Museum of Zoology) which is usually open for guided tours at 10 am, 11 am and 12 pm on the first Saturday of each month . There are only 25 places per tour so it is recommended that you book early. Next date is 7th December. High quality specimens from across the globe from all major phyla including fossils and material of extinct animals, which demonstrate the diversity of animal life on earth. The displays include a large spirit collection (animals stored in alcohol) and fully articulated skeletons of a wide range of vertebrates.

Things about full-text articles...
In order to access most full-text articles you will need an NHS Athens account which is free and easy to set up. This will give you access to certain key resources and journals. If a journal you want isn't listed as available via this route then fill in our Article request form and we can get most things for you within a couple of days. There is a small charge for this, max £3 for each article but often a lot less as the charge is 15p per page. If you are involved in teaching University of Sheffield students you can apply for Honorary status with the University which then gives you access to their electronic journal holdings without charge.

Things to make...
In preparation for Christmas now would be a good time to make Delia's  mincemeat - it is easy to buy but also easy to make - use vegetarian suet if you prefer. Or if you get the ingredients now you can make it on 24th November known as Stir-up Sunday the traditional day for making Christmas puddings.