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Critical appraisal is an important element of the evidence-based practice process. It involves examining research to judge its validity and relevance. Critically appraising the evidence ensures that only reliable and trustworthy research informs your decisions and practice. Critical appraisal checklists Checklists can help guide your thinking as you appraise research. A selection are linked below.Continue reading “Critical appraisal”

We have a number of loanable clinical board games that have been designed to be both fun and educational. Perfect for groups and team bonding. The communication game – will help you understand communication support needs and improve communication skills The hydration game – designed to help you recognise and minimise dehydration for patients, residentsContinue reading “Clinical board games”

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BMJ Best Practice This is a point-of-care clinical decision-making tool. It offers a step-by-step approach to help manage patient diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and prevention. It has a useful comorbidities section, providing tailored advice for treatment for those with common comorbidities. It also provides links to patient information leaflets, calculators, videos and much more. The dataContinue reading “Clinical decision support tools”

Knowledge and Library Hub A simple google-esque search for books, ebook and other materials. Search for exact titles or use keywords to find books on your topic of interest. Easily request books not held by this library and access the full-text of ebooks. SWIMS Library Catalogue Search for books and ebooks. Manage your library account,Continue reading “Books and ebooks”

Knowledge and Library Hub A simple google-esque search to find articles and other materials. Search for exact article titles or keywords to find articles on your topic of interest. Easily access or request full-text articles. Health and Care Databases Search a selection of sophisticated databases for health and social care. Useful for in-depth searching. LibKeyContinue reading “Journal articles”