Evidence

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NICE Evidence search

Make better, quicker, evidence based decisions.

NICE Evidence search provides access to selected and authoritative evidence in health, social care and public health.
No time to do a search?  We can help!
​​The Library produces a number of guides and leaflets to help you use the resources and services. These are available on the 'Guides and Leaflets' page.
The library runs a number of different courses, which can be arranged for 1:1 or small group sessions. ​
More information and online information / videos are available on the 'Training' page.

Database searching help and support

The Healthcare Database Advanced Search (HDAS) provides access to an extensive set of journals and bibliographic databases. These are purchased by NICE on behalf of the NHS. You will need to have registered for an Athens account to search HDAS. A guide to searching HDAS is available on the 'Guides and Leaflets' page. NICE have also produced a range of short video guides and detailed Help pages.  There are also a suite of e-learning modules which you can access from work or home: Module 1 - Introduction to searching; Module 2 - Where do I start searching?; Module 3 - How do I start to develop a search strategy?; Module 4 - Too many results? How to narrow your search; Module 5 - Too few results? How to broaden your search; Module 6 - Searching with subject headings.

The Library offers 1:1 training in how to conduct an evidence search. This includes help with compiling a search strategy, identifying which databases and resources to search, and the technical aspects of actually searching the databases. Courses can be tailored to your individual needs, and can be introductory courses for complete beginners through to refresher and advanced searching techniques. Contact the Library or visit the 'Training' page for more information.
eLearning
HEE e-LfH and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have developed an e-learning resource focusing on NICE Guidance.  The e-learning offers practical advice about how to use evidence-based medicine in daily practice.  The resource includes content that has been adapted from NICE guidelines and illustrates application of the guidance using practical examples.
There are eight sessions of elearning that cover:
  •          Evidence-based medicine
  •          Principles of decision making in healthcare
  •          Changing clinical practice
  •          Audit and feedback
The e-learning which has been developed in conjunction with Leeds and St George’s medical schools is designed to improve understanding and enhance the implementation of NICE guidelines among healthcare professionals.  It will help users to follow the guidance for evidence-based medicine, making decisions in an evidence-based and fair way, understand, identify and overcome barriers to change as well as conduct an audit and provide feedback.  
To access the elearning go to http://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/nice/
NICE have also developed a range of online learning resources to support the implementation of NICE guidance. The modules include topics such as:
  • Antimicrobial stewardship
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Dementia
  • Diabetic foot problems
  • Food allergy and anaphylaxis
  • Hip fracture
  • Obesity
  • Sepsis
  • Severe mental illness: prescribing and monitoring antipsychotics
  • Spotting the sick child
  • VTE prevention
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Facilitating evidence-based decision making

Page last updated 17/4/20