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 5th May...

Things about concussion...

This article evaluates the evidence regarding the management of sport-related concussion (SRC) in children and adolescents. The eight subquestions include the effects of age on symptoms and outcome, normal and prolonged duration, the role of computerised neuropsychological tests (CNTs), the role of rest, and strategies for return to school and return to sport (RTSp).

Things about nurses...

In April 2017, the House of Lords Select Committee on the Long-Term Sustainability of the NHS concluded that the biggest internal threat to the sustainability of the NHS is the lack of a comprehensive national strategy to secure the NHS and care system the workforce it needs. This briefing 'In short supply: pay policy and nurse numbers' , and its two supplements, examines two of the most important issues in workforce policy today which pose both immediate and long-term risks to the ability of the NHS to sustain high quality care: staffing numbers and standards and the future of NHS pay policy. It highlights that the lack of a coherent workforce strategy which is integrated with funding plans and service delivery models is one of the Achilles heels of the NHS.




Things about well-being in children...
As part of a joint inquiry into children and young people's mental health, the Health and Education Committees found that financial pressures are restricting the provision of mental health services in schools and colleges.
Chair of the House of Commons Health Committee, Dr Sarah Wollaston MP, said:
"With half of all mental illness starting before the age of 15, and three quarters by aged 18, the Government and educators must ensure sufficient time is allowed for activities in schools and colleges that develop the life-long skills children and young people need to support their wellbeing."

Neil Carmichael MP, Chair of the House of Commons Education Committee, said:
"Schools and colleges have a front line role in tackling mental ill health and promoting well-being among children and young people. We have heard, however, that financial pressures are restricting their ability to run services. Schools and colleges must be well resourced to provide on-site support and make referrals where necessary."
Read the full report here

Things to read...
The inaugural meeting of our reading group took place this week...and what a nice bunch of people we are! We will be meeting in the Illingworth Library at 17:15 on the first Wednesday of every month and we have chosen the next few books to read. The group is open to all SCH staff and parents of long-term in-patients are also very welcome. Please read along with us and feel free to drop in to any of the sessions. The books we will be reading and discussing on the dates shown are below - this first one is local as it relates to Wentworth Woodhouse and the surrounding area.
7 Jun  Black Diamonds: the rise and fall of an English dynasty Catherine Bailey
5 July   Elizabeth is missing by Emma Healey
2 Aug  Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg
6 Sep  Lion: a long way home by Saroo Brierley
4 Oct   Room by Emma Donoghue

Things to enjoy...

The Festival of Arts and Humanities started on 2 May and continues until 22 May with events ranging from dance, electroacoustic music, films, talks and more. Special guests include Helen Mort and Ben Aaronovitch and there's poetry from local authors Pete Green and Ben Dorey, the first screening of a film about Barnsley's Dearne Valley and a showing of the cult film Man with a Movie Camera with a new live score. Angie Hobbs (Department of Philosophy) and David Olusoga (historian and author of Black and British: a forgotten history) contribute talks and there's a chance to take part in a Roman Feast and Sheffield Institute of Interdisciplinary Biblical Studies launch their Shiloh Project.More details of these events and the many others that make up the Festival can be found at www.sheffield.ac.uk/festivalah

Things new in the library...
Not a 'thing' at all but Fran who is an intern working with us for a few weeks - she is currently studying for a MA in Librarianship at University of Sheffield. So if you see a new face in the library or out and about with us in the hospital do say 'hello'. I am hoping she might write a guest blog post whilst she is with us!








Things to eat...
For something quick, green and delicious try this Classic Pesto Pasta recipe from Deliciously Ella's food blog.