Critical appraisal
Critically Appraising the Evidence Base elearning programme
This elearning programme has been designed to enable the healthcare workforce to build confidence in the critical appraisal process when applying and evaluating research.
A list of critical appraisal videos and resources is also available to download.
Introduction to Critical Appraisal: How to read a paper
This half-day session is aimed at staff new to critical appraisal or those looking to refresh their skills. We cover the basics of critical appraisal and how to use CASP checklists to assess research: we will critically appraise a Randomised Control Trial paper as an example. The course will help you develop confidence in approaching research to support evidence-based practice and/or further study.
Aims:
- Understand the importance of critical appraisal for different types of research.
- Understand key statistical concepts used in research papers.
- Be able to use CASP checklist to critically appraise a paper
The next session will take place:
18th July 2023, 9:30 to 12:30pm at Trust HQ, Pinderfields.
Please contact the Staff Library & Knowledge Service (ex 53899) to book a place.
Health literacy: An introduction
"Health literacy is about a person's ability to understand and use information to make decisions about their health" (NHS UK, 2021).
This session aims:
- To raise awareness of health literacy.
- To highlight how poor health literacy can affect patient outcomes.
- To introduce communication techniques which can be used to better support patient's understanding.
- To capture the experience/expertise of attendees by encouraging sharing.
The next session(s) will take place:
- Thursday 13th July 2023 2pm-3pm via Microsoft Teams
- Thursday 7th September 2023 2pm-3pm via Microsoft Teams
This course is suitable for anyone who works in the trust, particularly those with patient contact. Please contact the Staff Library & Knowledge Service (ex 53899) to book a place.
Searching for evidence using online databases
The library offers one-to-one and small group training on searching the healthcare databases and offers guidance in conducting an effective search strategy.
This training can be delivered in person, or virtually via Microsoft Teams. To book a training session please contact the library team.
Searching for evidence using the NHS Knowledge and Library Hub
During this session we will show you:
- How to access the NHS Knowledge and Library Hub
- How to search for evidence using the NHS Knowledge and Library Hub
- How to apply limits to your search
- How to save and export your search and results.
The next session(s) will take place:
Friday 7th July 2023 11:00 - 11:45, Trust HQ Pinderfields
Please contact the Staff Library & Knowledge Service (ex 53899) to book a place.
Systematic reviews
The Science Basement Podcast - Systematic reviews
This hour long podcast episode discusses the what, why and how of a systematic review.