Luton and Dunstable University Hospital: Danielle Freedman Library

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You can find the current Skills Session Programme at Knowledgeshare

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Our most popular sessions, these can range from Basic Literature Searching using evidence-based resources such as NHS Evidence, to more in-depth training where we discuss searching through databases such as MEDLINE and CINAHL, and using thesaurus terms to produce a high-quality search strategy suitable for research or study. We rarely cover all topics in individual sessions but advertise a range of differing needs-based training based on different user groups. 

Topics Covered:

• Non-google resources and evidence-based practice
• Bias in electronic resources and websites
• PICO and formulating a clinical question
• Levels of Evidence and Systematic Reviews
• Searching MEDLINE and CINAHL to produce a search strategy

Learning to critically appraise a published research is an important skill for all medical professional.  We offer regular critical appraisal training sessions, and always critically appraise a new piece of recent literature in every session.

Topics Covered:

• Types of Bias in published research
• Critical Appraisal of Randomized Controlled Trials
• Critical Appraisal of Systematic Reviews
• Critical Appraisal of Qualitative Research
• Interpreting Results, P-Values and Forest Plots

If you are a returner to study, or would just like to brush up on your study skills the library offers group and one-to-one training.

Topics Covered:

• Mendeley and Referencing made easy
• Synthesising Evidence for Guideline Production and Systematic Reviews