scholarly journals Book Reviews

2013 ◽  
Vol 30 (94) ◽  
pp. 77-80
Author(s):  
Mike Sharrocks ◽  
Louise Ellis-Barrett ◽  
David Mcmenemy ◽  
Shane Godbolt
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Strategic Management ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Information Services ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Information Professionals

WALTON, Graham and BOOTH, Andrew (eds.). Exploiting knowledge in health services BR0PHY,Peter (ed.),The New Review of lnformation and Library Research,Volume 9, 2003 BAKER, Dovid. The strategic management of technorogy: a guide for library and information services Booth, Andrew ond BRICE Anne. (eds.) Evidence-based practice for information professionals.

scholarly journals Evidence or Evidence Based Practice? An Analysis of IASL Research Forum Papers, 1998-2009

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Marcia A. Mardis
Keyword(s):  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
International Association ◽  
School Library ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
School Librarians ◽  
Research Reporting ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Or Practice

Objective - Conferences are essential opportunities for professional development and for learning about research. This study analyses papers presented in the Research Forum track of the International Association of School Librarians (IASL) conferences to determine whether the amount of school library research reporting increased or decreased over time; who (i.e., what author roles and affiliations) has written about research; which countries were represented in the research articles; what topics were discussed in research articles; and what research methodologies were used. The aim was to determine the extent to which the Research Forum provides research evidence that relates to practice. Methods - This study continues the longitudinal analysis of published school library research begun by Clyde (1996) by analyzing Research Forum papers published in IASL conference proceedings from 1998-2009 and using the same approaches and metrics as previous studies by Clyde (e.g., 1996; 2002; 2004), Clyde and Oberg (2004), and Oberg (2006). Results - Conference paper topics, author origins, quantities, and research approaches remained static through the 11 years analyzed. The analysis reveals that the papers’ authors, methods, and topics reflected those found in previous studies of school library research. As well as replicating previous studies, the role of academic research at a practitioner-based conference was investigated. Conclusions - Based on long-established imperatives from leaders in the profession, the IASL conferences provide both evidence and evidence -based practice for school librarians from all over the world. However, when scholarly research is shared at practitioner venues, it is possible that school librarians may assume that research results constitute evidence -based practice (EBP), not evidence upon which practice should be based. This distinction is important if considering that the purpose of academic research is to objectively inform, not to advocate a particular position or practice. The Research Forum can be a valuable venue for the presentation of empirical research findings and conclusions and objective program evaluations and provide a valuable complement to the evidence -based practice descriptions shared in the Professional Papers portion of the conference program. It is argued that the Research Forum must be clear in its purpose: to present the results of research; to present effective practice determined by rigorous evaluation; or to present research-supported arguments for the support of school libraries. Through a reconceptualization of EBP, the paper demonstrates how EBP is both a method and a methodology for the presentation of school library research and practice in a conference atmosphere.

scholarly journals Sykepleiestudenters læringsutbytte belyst gjennom to kunnskapsbaserte samarbeidsprosjekter. Fagutviklingsarbeid med studenter i hjemmesykepleiepraksis

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 163
Author(s):  
Bente Bjørsland ◽  
Reidun Hov
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Pain Relief ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Next Of Kin ◽  
Evaluation Form

Health services are constantly met by greater demands on offering the best treatment and care based on quality and research. For that reason health workers and teachers in health care institutions and universities are working evidence-based. Hedmark University College and Hamar municipality have collaborated in two projects. The aim of this article is to illuminate the students’ learning outcomes in palliative care after participated in two evidence-based projects. Different written guides for conversations with patients, next of kin and staff, a log-book and an evaluation form were developed. Results show that the students learned about the significance of continuity in patients’ pain relief, spiritual and existential needs, and about palliative care in the municipality. The students concluded that they in some areas experienced greater learning outcomes from working with evidence-based practice than in their ordinary practice in the municipality.

scholarly journals The Perception and Practice of Evidence Based Library and Information Practice Among Iranian Medical Librarians

2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vahideh Zarea Gavgani
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Improve Patient Care ◽  
Information Services ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Health Care Context ◽  
Objective Evidence ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Information Practice

Objective – Evidence based library and information services help to link best evidence with decision making in library practice. Current library and information science practice operates in both a knowledge and evidence-based environment. Health service librarians provide information services in an evidence based health care context to improve patient care. But the evidence based practice movement has influenced many fields of human knowledge, including librarianship. Therefore, this study seeks to answer the following questions: 1) What are the perceptions of Iranian medical librarians regarding the use of an evidence based approach in their decision making processes? 2) Do Iranian medical librarians apply an evidence based approach in their professional work? 3) How do Iranian medical librarians practice an evidence based approach? 4) What are the barriers and limitations for Iranian medical librarians who engage in evidence based library and information practice (EBLIP)? Methods – This study utilized a survey to discover medical librarians’ attitudes and perceptions towards the use of an evidence based approach to library practice in Iran. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire to identify medical librarians’ attitudes toward EBLIP. Results – The findings of the study indicate that Iranian medical librarians are aware of EBLIP and that they utilize an evidence based approach towards their LIS work. They practice the five steps of an evidence based answering cycle in formulating, locating, assessing, applying, and redefining questions. However, they have less knowledge about levels of evidence, research methodologies, and critical appraisal. Conclusions – Medical librarians in Iran are familiar with the concept of an evidence based approach. More training is needed in some elements of evidence based practice to improve their approach to evidence based library and information practice.

Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

2001 ◽  
Vol 52 (9) ◽  
pp. 1179-1189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly Hoagwood ◽  
Barbara J. Burns ◽  
Laurel Kiser ◽  
Heather Ringeisen ◽  
Sonja K. Schoenwald
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Adolescent Mental Health ◽  
Child And Adolescent ◽  
Evidence Based

scholarly journals Evaluating the Development of Virtual Communities of Practice that Support Evidence Based Practice

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Urquhart ◽  
Anne Brice ◽  
Janet Cooper ◽  
Siân Spink ◽  
Rhian Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Communities Of Practice ◽  
Community Of Practice ◽  
Virtual Communities ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Supporting Evidence ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Information Professionals ◽  
Virtual Communities Of Practice

Objective – The aim of this paper is to examine how virtual community of practice principles might be used by information professionals with emphasis on the work of the Specialist Libraries for health professionals in England, UK. An evaluation conducted in 2004-2005 examined the operation of the Specialist Libraries, which the National Library for Health had contracted out to various organisations, and assessed their stage of development as communities of practice. Methods – Evaluation methods included observation of a meeting of information specialists, interviews with clinical leads and information specialists, and evaluation of the content and format of the Specialist Library websites. The evaluation framework was based on a systematic review of the literature to determine the critical success factors for communities of practice and their role in supporting evidence based practice. An updated literature review was conducted for this paper. Results – Operational structures varied but were mostly effective in producing communities of practice that were at an “engaged” stage. Some Specialist Libraries wished to move towards the “active” stage by supporting online discussion forums, or by providing question and answering services or more learning activities and materials. Although the evidence from the literature suggests there are few clear criteria for judging the effectiveness of communities of practice, the evaluation framework used here was successful in identifying the state of progress and how information professionals might approach designing virtual communities of practice. Conclusions – Structuring library and information services around community of practice principles is effective. Careful and participative design of the information architecture is required for good support for evidence based practice.

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