All Outputs (75)

Information skills training: a systematic review of the literature (2003)
Journal Article
Brettle, A. (2003). Information skills training: a systematic review of the literature. Health Information and Libraries Journal, 20(s1), 3-9. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2532.20.s1.3.x

The objectives of this study were to undertake a systematic review to determine the effectiveness of information skills training, to identify effective methods of training and to determine whether information skills training affects patient care. A s... Read More about Information skills training: a systematic review of the literature.

Developing evidence based social care policy and practice. Part 3: feasibility of undertaking systematic reviews in social care (2002)
Report
Long, A., Godfrey, M., Randall, T., Brettle, A., & Grant, M. (2002). Developing evidence based social care policy and practice. Part 3: feasibility of undertaking systematic reviews in social care

Summarises the issues faced in undertaking systematic reviews in social care. Based on a feasibility study which involved undertaking systematic reviews in two topic areas (severe mental illness and prevention). Recognises that social care is compl... Read More about Developing evidence based social care policy and practice. Part 3: feasibility of undertaking systematic reviews in social care.

Comparison of bibliographic databases for information on the rehabilitation of people with severe mental illness (2001)
Journal Article
Brettle, A., & Long, A. (2001). Comparison of bibliographic databases for information on the rehabilitation of people with severe mental illness. Bulletin of the Medical Library Association, 89(4), 353-362

Objective: The research sought to examine the overlap in coverage between several health-related databases, thus enabling the identification of the most important sources for searching for information on the rehabilitation of people with severe menta... Read More about Comparison of bibliographic databases for information on the rehabilitation of people with severe mental illness.

Information for evidence based practice: the health professionals guide to sources of information and how to use them (2001)
Other
Brettle, A., & Grant, M. (2001). Information for evidence based practice: the health professionals guide to sources of information and how to use them. Salford

Reviewing and selecting outcome measures for use in routine practice (1998)
Journal Article
Greenhalgh, J., Long, A., Brettle, A., & Grant, M. (1998). Reviewing and selecting outcome measures for use in routine practice. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 4(4), 339-350. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2753.1998.tb00097.x

For the successful achievement of evidence-based practice, clinicians, managers and purchasers need evidence on whether a particular intervention works and ways to judge the appropriateness of the outcome criteria and measures used. Guidance is neede... Read More about Reviewing and selecting outcome measures for use in routine practice.

Searching for information on outcomes: do you need to be comprehensive? (1998)
Journal Article
Brettle, A., Long, A., Grant, M., & Greenhalgh, J. (1998). Searching for information on outcomes: do you need to be comprehensive?. Quality and Safety in Health Care, 7(3), 163-167. https://doi.org/10.1136/qshc.7.3.163

The concepts of evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness are reliant on up to date, accurate, high quality, and relevant information. Although this information can be obtained from a range of sources, computerised databases such as MEDLINE... Read More about Searching for information on outcomes: do you need to be comprehensive?.

The value of an outcomes information resource: an evaluation of the UK Clearing House on Health Outcomes (1996)
Journal Article
Greehhalgh, J., Long, A., Brettle, A., & Grant, M. (1996). The value of an outcomes information resource: an evaluation of the UK Clearing House on Health Outcomes. Journal of Management in Medicine, 10(5), 55-66. https://doi.org/10.1108/02689239610146553

Reports on the first phase of an evaluation of the UK Clearing House on Health Outcomes (UKCHHO) undertaken by a sample survey of purchasers and providers on its mailing list and users of its enquiry service. Explores user satisfaction with the servi... Read More about The value of an outcomes information resource: an evaluation of the UK Clearing House on Health Outcomes.

Core24 multi‐professional liaison mental health training programme : development, implementation and evaluation
Report
Bluff, L., Brettle, A., Bullen-Foster, C., Foster, C., & Lamph, G. Core24 multi‐professional liaison mental health training programme : development, implementation and evaluation

The use and application of knowledge in practice : the lived experiences of social workers in adult services
Thesis
Hesketh, A. (in press). The use and application of knowledge in practice : the lived experiences of social workers in adult services. (Thesis). University of Salford

This purpose of this study is to explore the lived experiences of social workers in adult social services in the United Kingdom, as they use and apply knowledge in practice. This is situated within the wider debate as to what might comprise the knowl... Read More about The use and application of knowledge in practice : the lived experiences of social workers in adult services.

Effective collaborative working between nurses in a multicultural setting in Saudi Arabia : barriers and solutions
Thesis
Al-Turki, R. (in press). Effective collaborative working between nurses in a multicultural setting in Saudi Arabia : barriers and solutions. (Thesis). University of Salford

Research Aim The chief aim of this Saudi-based study is to provide an in-depth understanding of how nurses and nurse managers perceive culture and effective and ineffective collaborative working in a highly multicultural healthcare setting. Metho... Read More about Effective collaborative working between nurses in a multicultural setting in Saudi Arabia : barriers and solutions.

Evaluating the impact of clinical librarian services in the North West
Report
Brettle, A., Maden, M., & Payne, C. Evaluating the impact of clinical librarian services in the North West

Background Clinical librarians “provide quality assured information to health professionals at the point of need to support clinical decision making”, (Hill, 2008) and in the UK tend to follow an outreach model which delivers services such as litera... Read More about Evaluating the impact of clinical librarian services in the North West.

HCPRDU Evaluation tool for mixed methods studies
Other
Long, A., Godfrey, M., Randall, T., Brettle, A., & Grant, M. HCPRDU Evaluation tool for mixed methods studies. Leeds

Critical appraisal tool for qualitative studies. Developed by Long et al, at the Health Care Practice R&D Unit (HCPRDU), University of Salford as part of a feasibility study for examining the feasibility of undertaking systematic reviews in social ca... Read More about HCPRDU Evaluation tool for mixed methods studies.

HCPRDU evaluation tool for qualitative studies
Other
Long, A., Godfrey, M., Randall, T., Brettle, A., & Grant, M. HCPRDU evaluation tool for qualitative studies. Leeds

Critical appraisal tool for qualitative studies. Developed by Long et al, at the Health Care Practice R&D Unit (HCPRDU), University of Salford as part of a feasibility study for examining the feasibility of undertaking systematic reviews in social ca... Read More about HCPRDU evaluation tool for qualitative studies.

HCPRDU evaluation tool for quantitative studies
Other
Long, A., Godfrey, M., Randall, T., Brettle, A., & Grant, M. HCPRDU evaluation tool for quantitative studies. Leeds

Critical appraisal tool for quantititative studies. Developed by Long et al, at the Health Care Practice R&D Unit (HCPRDU), University of Salford as part of a feasibility study for examining the feasibility of undertaking systematic reviews in socia... Read More about HCPRDU evaluation tool for quantitative studies.

Development of information skills within the Masters in Research (MRes Health and Social Work), University of Salford
Report
Grant, M., Brettle, A., & Long, A. Development of information skills within the Masters in Research (MRes Health and Social Work), University of Salford

This project seeks to develop an innovative training course to provide literature searching skills to students within the Faculty of Health and Social Care. Students need to access information to complete coursework, undertake research and, once qu... Read More about Development of information skills within the Masters in Research (MRes Health and Social Work), University of Salford.