MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'SLCH Medical Library Blog' source. Sun, 18 Apr 2010 13:59:59 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3281120&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F%3Fp%3D178 Evidence-based Content Update Each week the Nursing Reference Center Editorial Team reviews and evaluates thousands of articles for inclusion within our evidence-based content to deliver the best available evidence at the point-of-care. In addition to the hundreds of new papers that were added to the Nursing Reference Center during the fourth quarter of 2009, our systematic literature surveillance (SLS) program resulted in the retrieval of more than 3,000 recent articles on Nursing Reference Center topics. Some highlights from our SLS program: Nurses may be particularly interested in the review of latex hypersensitivity and its common connection to food allergies that is reported in the Evidence-based Care Sheet “Latex Hypersensitivity.” Please login to your Nursing Reference... SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3281120 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:27:39 +0100 3281120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3090542&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F%3Fp%3D175 A note from Margie Batek: With every message they send, photo they post and profile they develop they are exposing that information to potential teachers, employers, college recruiters and sex offenders; it is accessible to anyone at anytime. Children must be taught that the on line identity they create should reflect the values they are expected to reflect in their off-line lives.  If they would not say it, do it, or display it in the presence of their parents, it should not show up in the very public domain of cyberspace. The internet is a great learning tool for our children and offers entertainment and opportunities that can be very positive; however as with any new and exciting discovery we are learning that it can also have tragic consequences, when used irresponsibly.  As a techno... SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3090542 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:12:50 +0100 3090542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2798193&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F%3Fp%3D171 (Source: SLCH Medical Library Blog) SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2798193 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:43:14 +0100 2798193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2767234&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F%3Fp%3D168 We are very pleased to announce that the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has awarded two years’ accreditation to Cinahl Information Systems (which is the most a first-time applicant can receive).  They commented that there were no non-compliances found, which is exceptional for a first-timer!   Beginning in August 2009, the continuing education modules (content found in the CINAHL Plus and Nursing Reference Center products), are now approved by the ANCC. The ANCC is the American Nurses Credentialing Center.  This accreditation is a great honor and demonstrates CINAHL’s support for professional continuing education opportunities, as the modules are rigorously reviewed by objective standards.   For more information about the accreditation process, visit the ANCC ... SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2767234 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:00:17 +0100 2767234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2739043&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2009%2F08%2F27%2Famerican-nurses-credentialing-center%2F We are very pleased to announce that the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has awarded two years’ accreditation to Cinahl Information Systems (which is the most a first-time applicant can receive).  They commented that there were no non-compliances found, which is exceptional for a first-timer!   Beginning in August 2009, the continuing education modules (content found in the CINAHL Plus and Nursing Reference Center products), are now approved by the ANCC. The ANCC is the American Nurses Credentialing Center.  This accreditation is a great honor and demonstrates CINAHL’s support for professional continuing education opportunities, as the modules are rigorously reviewed by objective standards.   For more information about the accreditation process, visit the ANCC ... SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2739043 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:00:17 +0100 2739043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2767235&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F%3Fp%3D164 A Behavioral Approach – Intermediate Part 2 of 3 Oct 3-4 2009 Los Altos, CA (Source: SLCH Medical Library Blog) SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2767235 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:40:38 +0100 2767235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2767236&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F%3Fp%3D162 EBSCO is pleased to announce they have enhanced the Nursing Reference Center, relative to the presentation of information about nursing skills. There is now a special tab labeled Skills & Procedures.  When clicked, users are provided with instant access to clinical papers detailing the necessary steps to achieve proficiency in specific nursing tasks and procedures.  This section represents a growing collection of critical nursing skills to complement the nearly 2,400 quick lessons and evidence-based care sheets in NRC.  Details include: A clear definition of each skill Why the skill should be performed What nurses need to know How to perform the skill, and more! (Source: SLCH Medical Library Blog) SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2767236 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:41:02 +0100 2767236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2407265&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2009%2F05%2F14%2Fchildhood-cancer-survivorship-act-approved%2F Children’s Cause for Cancer Advocacy Voices Support Silver Spring, MD — On April 17, 2008, the Childhood Cancer Survivorship Act was introduced in the Senate by Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY). This bill, officially titled the Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancer Survivorship Research and Quality of Life Act, would improve and expand the delivery of medical and psychosocial care to survivors of childhood cancer. “I thank Senator Clinton for introducing legislation that will improve the health of so many survivors of childhood cancer,” said Craig Lustig, Executive Director of the Children’s Cause for Cancer Advocacy. “With so many survivors experiencing late effects of their treatment, it is crucial that resources are made available to all childhood c... SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2407265 Thu, 14 May 2009 19:14:45 +0100 2407265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2767237&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F%3Fp%3D157 Children’s Cause for Cancer Advocacy Voices Support Silver Spring, MD — On April 17, 2008, the Childhood Cancer Survivorship Act was introduced in the Senate by Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY). This bill, officially titled the Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancer Survivorship Research and Quality of Life Act, would improve and expand the delivery of medical and psychosocial care to survivors of childhood cancer. “I thank Senator Clinton for introducing legislation that will improve the health of so many survivors of childhood cancer,” said Craig Lustig, Executive Director of the Children’s Cause for Cancer Advocacy. “With so many survivors experiencing late effects of their treatment, it is crucial that resources are made available to all childhood c... SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2767237 Thu, 14 May 2009 19:08:37 +0100 2767237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2767238&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F%3Fp%3D155 ELNEC Winter Newsletter (Source: SLCH Medical Library Blog) SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2767238 Thu, 14 May 2009 17:41:05 +0100 2767238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2767239&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F%3Fp%3D148 Check out the latest news letter from pediatric feeding newsletter! (Source: SLCH Medical Library Blog) SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2767239 Fri, 08 May 2009 16:17:07 +0100 2767239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2399849&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2009%2F05%2F08%2Fpediatric-feeding-newsletter-april-09%2F Check out the latest news letter from pediatric feeding newsletter! (Source: SLCH Medical Library Blog) SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2399849 Fri, 08 May 2009 16:17:07 +0100 2399849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2767240&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F%3Fp%3D146 http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/ Check here for the latest information and statistics. (Source: SLCH Medical Library Blog) SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2767240 Tue, 05 May 2009 16:03:43 +0100 2767240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2332269&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2009%2F04%2F10%2Fdoors-to-development%2F The texts for Doors to Development have been integrated into the SLCH collection and are now available for checkout. (Source: SLCH Medical Library Blog) SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2332269 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:33:26 +0100 2332269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2305034&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2009%2F04%2F06%2Fupcoming-pediatric-feeding-course-medical-motor-behavior-approach%2F Upcoming Pediatric Feeding Course - Medical, Motor & Behavior Approach (Source: SLCH Medical Library Blog) SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2305034 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:47:12 +0100 2305034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2767242&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F%3Fp%3D138 Upcoming Pediatric Feeding Course – Medical, Motor & Behavior Approach (Source: SLCH Medical Library Blog) SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2767242 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:46:08 +0100 2767242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2767243&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F%3Fp%3D131 The SLCH library now has power strips in the study carrels and near the tables for laptop use, come in and check it out! (Source: SLCH Medical Library Blog) SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2767243 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:00:17 +0100 2767243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2305039&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2009%2F04%2F01%2Fnew-nurse-physician-communication-text-available%2F Speak Your Truth: Proven Strategies for Effective Nurse-Physician Communication written by Kathleen Bartholomew, RN, MN is new to the SLCH library and has received much praise, come check it out (literally, you can have it for 14 days)!! Kathleen uses the vehicle of story, liberally seasoned with humor, to present imaginative and creative approaches to age-old problems with communications between nurses and doctors.                 -Genevieve Bartol, RN, EdD, AHN-C(P) and  Professor Emeritus, University of North Carolina, Greensboro Kathleen’s work illuminates and defines a murky and omnipresent problem that has a strangle hold on the heart of the nursing profession.                 -Chancey Boye, RN Kathleen Bartholomew, a gifted nurse and teacher, exp... SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2305039 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:03:02 +0100 2305039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2305042&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2009%2F03%2F30%2Fsave-the-date-national-childrens-mental-health-awareness-week-may-7%2F National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day (Awareness Day) is a day for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the initiatives and communities it supports to promote positive youth development, resilience, recovery, and the transformation of mental health services delivery for children and youth with serious mental health needs and their families.   There are only 2 months left until Awareness Day 2009!   (Source: SLCH Medical Library Blog) SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2305042 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:16:05 +0100 2305042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2262955&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2009%2F03%2F13%2Fnursing-reference-center%2F                                                                                                                                          Nursing Reference Center™                     Evidence-based Point-of-Care Resource   Nurse Educators & Managers   St. Louis Children’s Hospital now subscribes to Nursing Reference Center™ for all nursing and ancillary health care providers.   Nursing Reference Center™ is a point-of-care clinical resource based on the latest and best available scientific evidence from CINAHL®, MEDLINE, National Guideline Clearinghouse, and others.   Nursing Reference Center offers Quick Lessons and Evide... SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2262955 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:51:38 +0100 2262955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2251179&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2009%2F03%2F10%2Fsmoking-film-and-kids%2F (1) U.S. National Cancer Institute (2008). Monograph 19: www.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/tcrb/monographs/19/index.html. (2) Social Climate Survey of Tobacco Control (2007). www.socialclimate.org/pdf/smoking-attitudes-movies.pdf. Learn more at www.smokefreemovies.ucsf.edu | UCSF Center for Tobacco Control Research & Education The national cancer institute1 concluded: Having confirmed movies’ causal role in recruiting ||a new generation of smokers, our nation can score a major victory against tobacco and protect countless lives. Without taxpayers spending a cent, film studios and their corporate parents can immediately adopt these four reasonable policies, industry wide: 1 | Rate future tobacco imagery “R,” except for depictions of tobacco’s dire health consequences ... SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2251179 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:04:50 +0100 2251179 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2251180&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2009%2F03%2F09%2Fworldviews-on-evidence-based-nursing%2F Welcome! You’ve landed on the web-page celebrating the fifth anniversary of Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing. To help us celebrate, please enjoy FREE access to the following outstanding articles published in the first five years of the journal. http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/aboutus/topics/PRJ-08-01293_landingpage.html   St. Louis Children’s Hospital Library recieves Worldviews on Evidence Based Nursing as of January 2009, please come by and browse what this journal has to offer! (Source: SLCH Medical Library Blog) SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2251180 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:46:18 +0100 2251180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192076&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2009%2F02%2F16%2Fpeanut-product-recall-information%2F http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/index.cfm (Source: SLCH Medical Library Blog) SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192076 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:52:51 +0100 2192076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2161128&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2009%2F02%2F04%2Finfection-control%2F Winter and early spring bring the greatest chance of developing a respiratory illness. These illnesses are easily spread by direct or indirect contact with an infected person’s secretions or thru respiratory droplets produced when a sick person coughs, sneezes, talks, laughs, etc. The germs produced can also live on surfaces such as tables, counters, toys, etc. Many of the viruses causing illness can survive on our hands for 30 minutes and sometimes longer. Respiratory infections can affect anyone, but pediatric patients are particularly vulnerable, especially those who are premature or have underlying heart and/or lung diseases as well as diseases that cause immune suppression.   Please remember the following points:   1. Hand hygiene is one of the most important things you can do... SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2161128 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:52:00 +0100 2161128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2142140&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2009%2F01%2F28%2Fpediatric-feeding-and-dysphagia-newsletter-2%2F newsletter-january-091 (Source: SLCH Medical Library Blog) SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2142140 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:00:18 +0100 2142140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2138699&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2009%2F01%2F27%2Fgeorgetown-universitys-maternal-and-child-health-library-releases-childrens-dental-health-month-resource%2F The Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University in collaboration with the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center (OHRC) released a new edition of the knowledge path about oral health for infants, children, adolescents, and pregnant women.   Presented in time for Children’s Dental Health Month in February, this electronic guide points to resources that analyze data, describe effective programs, and report on policy and research aimed at improving access to and the quality of oral health care. The knowledge path contains sections with resources for professionals, resources for consumers, and resources on specific aspects of oral health. Topics include child care and Head Start, dental sealants, early childhood caries, fluoride varnish, K-12 education, ... SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2138699 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:56:27 +0100 2138699 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2129811&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2009%2F01%2F23%2Fprep-the-curriculum%2F We have updated out Pediatrics Review and Education Program (PREP) collection to include years 2003-2008.  The PREP guides are for in-library use only so come to the library and keep your certifications current. (Source: SLCH Medical Library Blog) SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2129811 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:57:01 +0100 2129811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2062671&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2008%2F12%2F24%2Fstaff-engagement-and-pediatric-medical-care%2F From the January 2009 Patient Education & Counseling. (Source: SLCH Medical Library Blog) SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2062671 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:41:18 +0100 2062671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2041697&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2008%2F12%2F15%2Fnew-librarian%2F Lauren Yaeger will be the new librarian for the SLCH Medical Library, starting January 5, 2009. Lauren is most recently the librarian for St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, MO.  Becker Library and SLCH are pleased to welcome her. Contact information will soon be available here on this blog.  The library’s phone number is 314-454-2768. (Source: SLCH Medical Library Blog) SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2041697 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:14:47 +0100 2041697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1970240&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2008%2F11%2F18%2Fupcoming-pubmed-changes%2F This article illustrates slight changes coming to the default display for PubMed citations. These changes are intended to enhance readability on-screen. There were 776 million PubMed/MEDLINE searches performed in the government’s fiscal year 2008. (Source: SLCH Medical Library Blog) SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1970240 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:52:18 +0100 1970240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1896500&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2008%2F10%2F22%2Fparental-use-of-the-internet-for-their-child%2F A French study investigating parental use of the internet and primary care utilization. (Source: SLCH Medical Library Blog) SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1896500 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:15:20 +0100 1896500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1838307&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2008%2F09%2F30%2Finterim-medical-librarian%2F Effective October 1, Will Olmstadt will be the half-time interim medical librarian while the search for Susan Fowler’s full-time replacement is conducted.  Will is one of the librarians at the Becker Medical Library and can be reached at 454-2768, olmstadtw@wusm.wustl.edu.  Generally, Will staffs the SLCH medical library in the mornings, but on Tuesdays in the afternoon. Lucas Steinbeck, another staff member from Becker Medical Library, will provide assistance when Will is not available.  Lucas is available at 747-0023. Our goal is to continue providing excellent service during the search for a new full-time librarian.  Please contact Will or Lucas if you have questions. (Source: SLCH Medical Library Blog) SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1838307 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:58:39 +0100 1838307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1718139&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2008%2F08%2F18%2Fadding-the-extra-touch-in-pediatric-patient-care%2F This article is contributed by Heather Johnson, who regularly writes on online nursing schools. She invites your questions and writing job opportunities at her personal email address: heatherjohnson2323@gmail.com. (Source: SLCH Medical Library Blog) SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1718139 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:16:41 +0100 1718139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1710499&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2008%2F08%2F14%2Fcinahl-changes%2F Do the changes to CINAHL have you scratching your head? Are you trying to adjust to the switch from OVID to EBSCO? Check out my new CINAHL Basics tutorial. Something you want to know that isn’t in there? Leave a comment and I will update the tutorial asap. (Source: SLCH Medical Library Blog) SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1710499 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:47:11 +0100 1710499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1702360&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2008%2F08%2F13%2Fan-introduction-to-research-designs-workshop%2F An Introduction to Research Designs Instructor: Karen Balakas October 7th, 2008 0800-1200 PL29 Do you feel lost when you read a research article? Are terms such as phenomenology and psychometric evaluation Greek to you? In this workshop, the differences between qualitative and quantitative research will be identified and different types of research designs described 4.0 Nursing Contact Hours provided by St. Louis Children’s Hospital for participants attending the entire session. SLCH Employees should register through CHEX. Non SLCH employees please call Sue Marten at 286-0385. * St. Louis Children’s Hospital is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Missouri Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Centers Commissi... SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1702360 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:37:59 +0100 1702360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1702361&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2008%2F08%2F13%2Fcall-for-abstracts-blessing-rieman-college-of-nursing-14th-annual-nursing-research-day%2F Have a research project and want to get some practice before going to a big national conference? The 14th Annual Nursing Research Day hosted by Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing in Quincy Illinois is the perfect place to flex your presentation skills. Pediatric clinical topics are a favorite among this audience. 14th Annual Nursing Research Day Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing Quincy, Illinois Sponsors: Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing; Pi Pi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International; & Blessing Hospital Keynote Speaker: Carol Huston, MSN, MPA, DPA, President, Sigma Theta Tau, The International Honor Society of Nursing, Professor, School of Nursing, California State University, Chico. Dr. Huston will share The Leadership Journey and looking at the life l... SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1702361 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:31:10 +0100 1702361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1697298&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2008%2F08%2F11%2Fguidelines-for-antibiotics-in-respiratory-tract-infections-free-online%2F In an effort to reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions, NICE (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence for England and Whales) just released the most updated guidelines for “Respiratory tract infections – antibiotic prescribing Prescribing of antibiotics for self-limiting respiratory tract infections in adults and children in primary care.” The most recent issue of BMJ has published a summary of the guidelines (BMJ 2008;337:a437). The guidelines are available for free online for health practitioners and there is also a consumer health booklet to help patients understand the new guidelines. The consumer health booklet does a great job explaining what respiratory tract infections are, how they are usually viruses which cannot be cleared up by antibiotics, the ... SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1697298 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:20:25 +0100 1697298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1656112&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2008%2F07%2F25%2Fahrq-psnet-free-online%2F From AHRQ… Announcing a New Feature on AHRQ PSNet: Patient Safety Primers AHRQ PSNet’s new Patient Safety Primers provide up-to-date summaries of key concepts in patient safety. Each Primer provides background on the topic’s epidemiology and context, and highlights relevant content from both AHRQ PSNet (i.e., the latest literature and essential resources on safety) and AHRQ WebM&M (i.e., relevant cases with expert commentaries). At this time, available topics are: Computerized Provider Order Entry Handoffs and Signouts Health Care -Associated Infections Medication Reconciliation Never Events Patient Disclosure Rapid Response Systems Root Cause Analysis To go to the Patient Safety Primers, click here: http://psnet.ahrq.gov/primerH... SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1656112 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:39:57 +0100 1656112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1632575&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2008%2F07%2F16%2Fbright-futures-guidelines-free-online%2F Bright Futures from the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) are available for free online. From the AAP website… The centerpiece of the Bright Futures program, the guidelines, provide child health promotion information and guidance for health professionals from pediatricians to public health officials to school nurses. The Bright Futures Guidelines can help you be prepared for visits with parents and children. Organized for quick, easy access to the information you want. (Source: SLCH Medical Library Blog) SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1632575 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:34:36 +0100 1632575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568692&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2008%2F06%2F09%2Fsummertime-in-st-louis%2F We had a longer spring then usual with bearable temperatures and a surprising lack of humidity - ah - it was so nice! But it is now officially summertime in St. Louis with the telltale signs… daily temperatures in the 90’s and higher and the kind of humidity that feels like a impenetrable wall. According to the CDC, “Those at greatest risk for heat-related illness include infants and children up to four years of age…” So check out these resources to update yourself on how to handle the extreme heat of summertime in St. Louis… CDC:Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Extreme Heat NYT: A Common Symptom of Heat Illness: Denial Child Care Weather Watch: When is it okay to play outside and for how long? Check out this great chart from the Iowa Department of... SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568692 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:46:04 +0100 1568692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568693&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2008%2F06%2F02%2Febp-whats-new%2F CONCLUSIONS. The authors advocate that a "standards of practice" category of levels of evidence be adopted for interventions not amenable to randomized controlled trials or for which a body of research has not been developed. Priorities for nursing family intervention research are identified. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE. The use of NANDA-I nursing diagnoses, NIC interventions, and NOC outcomes (NNN language) as research frameworks will facilitate the development of EBP guidelines and the use of appropriate outcome measures. Publication Types: Review PMID: 18331480 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 6: J Nurs Manag. 2008 Apr;16(3):334-43. Examining the knowledge, attitude and use of research by nurses. Bonner A, Sando J. School of Nursing Sciences, James Cook University, Cairns, Aust... SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568693 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:48:48 +0100 1568693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568694&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2008%2F06%2F02%2Faace-calls-for-new-standards-for-safer-insulin-pump-use%2F From the AACE (American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists) Patient Safety Exchange… AACE Calls For New Standards for Safer Insulin Pump Use 2008-05-24 15:56:18 By: Richard Hellman, MD, FACP, FACE JACKSONVILLE, FL - “The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists applauds the FDA’s efforts to protect the safety of children and adolescents who are using insulin pumps,” said Dr. Richard Hellman, the Association’s President. In the May edition of Pediatrics, Dr. Judith Cope, a physician at the FDA, provided new data that shows there is a serious problem regarding patient safety in insulin pump use. She reported data on 1594 injuries and 13 deaths in children and adolescents collected over 10 years. 82% of the cases resulted in hospitalization. The ... SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568694 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:49:29 +0100 1568694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568695&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2008%2F05%2F30%2Fahrq-ebp-book-for-nurses-free-online%2F AHRQ (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality) has made the book Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses available for free. You can download PDF’s of each chapter or order your choice of three printed volumes or a searchable CD-ROM. A print copy is already on its way to the SLCH Medical Library. To start reading today, click here to access the chapters in PDF format. Click here for an order form to get your free print or CD-ROM copy. Here is what AHRQ has to say… Nurses play a vital role in improving the safety and quality of patient care-not only in the hospital or ambulatory treatment facility, but also of community-based care and the care performed by family members. Nurses need know what proven techniques and interventions they can use to enhan... SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568695 Fri, 30 May 2008 15:25:18 +0100 1568695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568696&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2008%2F05%2F14%2Febm-tutorials-free-online%2F From the RML News … Evidence Based Medicine Resources - free and online!: Need some way to understand Evidence Based Medicine just a little better? Check out these tutorials: http://www.hsl.unc.edu/Services/Tutorials/EBM/welcome.htm http://jeffline.tju.edu/Education/courses/informatics/activities/ebm_info.html http://library.umassmed.edu/EBM/tutorials/index.cfm http://www.usc.edu/hsc/nml/lib-services/tutorials/ebm.html (Source: SLCH Medical Library Blog) SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568696 Wed, 14 May 2008 16:21:18 +0100 1568696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568697&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2008%2F05%2F07%2Fjoint-commission-alert-prevent-pediatric-medication-errors%2F Taken from the April Issue of the Joint Commission’s Newsletter Joint Commission Alert: Prevent pediatric medication errors Medications specifically made for adults and administered to children in health care facilities are putting young patients at greater risk for drug errors, according to a Joint Commission alert issued to improve pediatric safety. The Joint Commission’s latest Sentinel Event Alert addresses pediatric medication errors, and urges greater attention to precautions such as medication standardization, improved medication identification and communication techniques, as well as the use of kilograms as the standard weight measurement to calculate proper dosages. Most of the harmful pediatric medication errors tracked during the past two years by U.S. Pharmacopeia invo... SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568697 Wed, 07 May 2008 20:38:34 +0100 1568697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568698&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2008%2F05%2F06%2Fmedications-and-mothers-milk-lactmed%2F The National Library of Medicine has a freely accessible database of drugs in lactation called LactMed. You can search LactMed using either the common name or the medical name. For example, when I type in “Paxil” the first result I get is for “Paroxetine.” A search will result in a summary of whether or not the drug can be taken while breastfeeding and why. Each entry also includes… Drug Levels Effects in Breastfed Infants Possible Effects on Lactation Alternate Drugs to Consider As with any good reputable resource, a reference list of the studies the information is based on and the last time the information was updated is included at the end. (Source: SLCH Medical Library Blog) SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568698 Tue, 06 May 2008 20:08:52 +0100 1568698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568699&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2008%2F05%2F06%2Ften-simple-rules%2F The following appeared in the most recent edition of The Appendix, newsletter of the Health Sciences Library University of Colorado Denver. These rules are freely available here. These are good, clear, and concise rules. Ten Simple Rules Ever wish you had that mythical grandfatherly (or grandmotherly) mentor, guiding you along the path to success in your career? Why not avail yourself of an online mentor who fits that mold? The Public Library of Science (PLoS) has prepared a collection of easy-to-use, practical guides for graduate students and junior faculty just beginning their academic careers. The Ten Simple Rules Collection, created primarily by PLoS Computational Biology Editor-in-Chief Philip E. Bourne, offers short guides to topics including: Ten Simple Rules for... SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568699 Tue, 06 May 2008 14:19:29 +0100 1568699 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568700&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2008%2F04%2F29%2Fdiabulimia-literature-search%2F CONCLUSIONS: Type 1 diabetic females with BN seem not to be homogenous and can be classified into three distinctive subgroups by type of ICB. Individuals with BN-IP had the most severe problems with both medical and psychological/behavioral aspects. Individuals with BN-NI manifested the highest psychological distress. The BN-I group had comparatively mild distress despite having the poorest metabolic control. Each BN group manifested more severe pathology than the BED group.Publication Types: Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov’t PMID: 12196429 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 4: J Psychosom Res. 1999 Sep;47(3):221-31. Differences between bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder in females with type 1 diabetes: the important role of insulin omission. Takii M, Komaki G, Uchigata Y, Maeda ... SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568700 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:46:36 +0100 1568700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568701&cid=s_37252_10_f&fid=37252&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeckerinfo.net%2Fslch%2F2008%2F04%2F17%2Fvisualdx-health-skin-disease-finder-visualdx-health%2F The <a href=”http://www.visualdxhealth.com/myDiseaseFinder.htm”>Skin Disease Finder</a> by VisuaDX lets you search for skin presentations by patient and body location. Then provides you with real photographs of the possibilities.   (Source: SLCH Medical Library Blog) SLCH Medical Library Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568701 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:19:47 +0100 1568701