Knowledge & Evidence Specialists are here to help you get the most out of the information resources that the library services offer. Supporting evidence-based practice for both clinical and non-clinical staff, they offer training in several areas:
- evidence searching: tips for searching databases and finding published research
- searching beyond databases: guidance for finding and using grey literature (e.g. reports from public bodies, online documents produced by other NSH trusts etc.)
- critical appraisal: an overview of how to evaluate quantitative research papers
- using AI safely in the NHS: awareness of the benefits and risks of using AI in information-related tasks
- health literacy: guidance on how to support patients to understand clinical information when communicating with them either in written or verbal form
- preparing for study: covering study skills such as note-taking, time management, referencing and academic writing
- getting your research published: tips for the publication process, including selecting a journal to publish in, Open Access and funding, writing a journal article and disseminating your research
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How to Book
MTW staff: Book via MTW Learning at https://mtwlearning.org/login/
KMMH staff: Book via iLearn at https://ilearn.kmpt.org
If you would like to arrange alternative sessions for tailored support, please email mtw-tr.evidence.specialists@nhs.net
You can find out about the other ways that Knowledge & Evidence Specialists support trust staff, such as evidence searching and current awareness, by visiting the library webpages at tinyurl.com/2freb4yb
