UCL/UCLH RNTNEH & EDH Clinical Librarian introduction - helping you find the best evidence at work

1. Finding & appraising the best available
evidence to support effective clinical practice
Abir Mukherjee
Clinical Librarian
UCL RNTNEH & EDH
a.mukherjee@ucl.ac.uk

2. Introductory video
https://www.youtube.com/watch
?v=j4YOPwG5Tkk

3. Outline:
1. Clinical Librarian Service – why look for evidence
& what does the service provide…
2. Key resources
3. How to get in touch…

4. Clinical Librarian Service:
1. 1:1 or small group skills training at your
workplace
2. Evidence searches & help accessing resources
3. Help appraising research, journal clubs &
bespoke evidence bulletins

5. Key NHS resources – Athens authentication
Get an Athens
account
https://openathens.nice.org.uk/
An Athens account enables free
access to many e-resources from any
computer
For a complete list go to
MyAthens
www.athensams.net/myathens/

6. Cochlear implants

9. Cochrane Library
The Cochrane
Library is a
collection of six
databases
containing different
types of high-
quality,
independent
evidence
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
http://www.thecochranelibrary.com
•Effects of interventions for prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.
•Accuracy of diagnostic tests for a given scenario

10. For searching in the library or if you have a UCL ID

11. Searchable via Athens(My Resources) or UCL Library eResources

12. Abir Mukherjee
Clinical Librarian
UCL RNTNEH & EDH
Email: a.mukherjee@ucl.ac.uk
RNTNEH: rnidlib@ucl.ac.uk
Eastman: edi-library@ucl.ac.uk
Any Questions?
Contact details/ Questions?