Evidence based practice – access for NHS and Higher Education across Scotland

We are delighted to announce that a range of clinical evidence summary resources are now available here at GCU until 6^th July 2016. These resources combine support for direct patient care and for education, through evidence-based and problem-based approaches to learning about best clinical practice, and linking quick guidance to deeper knowledge for self-directed study.

Selection of these resources (procured via tender by NHS Education for Scotland) is based on extensive consultation with practitioners and a rigorous evaluation process which considered scope, access and usability, delivery channels, evidence-based methodology, and design for education.

The resources available are as follows:

BMJ Best Practice

Aimed at:  UG & PG nurses and allied health professionals .

What is it? A point of care instant access resource outlining information from diagnosis to treatment.

Get:

• Information detailing diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and prevention
• Drug information
• Treatment guidelines (including NICE guidelines)
• Patient information leaflets
• Image bank

Dynamed Plus

Aimed at: UG & PG nurses and allied health professionals .

What is it?  A point of care resource giving instant access to the most current evidence based clinical evidence

Get:

• overviews and recommendations
• comprehensive drug content
• graphics and images

Nursing Reference Center Plus:

Aimed at: UG, PG & post qualification nurses and midwives.

What it is: A point-of-care resource which gives the best available and most recent clinical evidence on conditions and diseases.

Get:

• Summaries on key topics such as using the latest evidence, statistics and references.
• Quick lessons: nursing overviews covering Description /etiology, symptoms & signs, assessment and treatment.

Rehabilitation Reference Center:

Aimed at: UG, PG & post qualification allied health professionals – particularly physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists.

What it is? Evidence based rehabilitation information often used at the point of care.

Get:

• Clinical reviews for disease or conditions detailing: causes, risk factors, examination & tests, assessment or care plans, outcomes & outcome measures & maintenance or prevention including references to the evidence.
• Drug information,
• Patient education materials
• Exercise images