Wednesday 20 October 2010

Literature Search Service Supports You and the NHS

If you are having trouble finding the information yourself, don't have the time or would like an experienced information professional to carry out a search for you then request a literature search today.

Here are the results of our latest literature search evaluation;
  • 48 searches conducted in one quarter (July to Sept 2010)
  • 38 clinicians contacted – 79% response rate 
  • 89% found search increased their clinical knowledge 
  • 84% said the new knowledge improved patient care 
  • 134 clinical hours saved by library staff doing the literature search (3½ weeks of clinical time) 
  • 24% of requests by consultants
Below are just a few responses from our satisfied customers; 

my practice is now safer”
 “excellent speedy service”
 “making evidence-based decisions and saving time”
 “making informed decisions”
 “has helped with a specific dilemma”
 “found information that I didn’t know was out there”
 “part of a civilised evidence-based working system”
 “Knowledge will beneficially impact on the patient”

 

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