The new features of HDAS include:
- Clearer screen designs and styles
- Advanced search – search screen
- Improved thesaurus layout and functions
- Advanced search – search preview.
Please note the following training resources are available:
If you have any questions surrounding the launch of the new Healthcare Databases Search please contact staff at your local library.
Evidence Updates
Evidence Updates are publications produced by NICE that provide a
summary of selected new evidence published since a literature search was
last conducted for the accredited guidance in a particular field. They
identify new evidence that might reinforce or generate future change to
the practice laid out in the guidance, and should be read in conjunction
with the relevant clinical guideline.
Key Benefits of Evidence Updates
- They reduce the need for individuals, managers and commissioners to search for new evidence.
- They can provide reassurance that current guidance remains valid but
also inform guidance developers of new evidence in their field that
might generate future change to practice.
- They are an aid to continuing professional development, policy development, service delivery planning and commissioning.
Published Evidence Updates - by specialty
Blood and immune system
Cancer
Cardiovascular
Central nervous system
Digestive system (liver diseases)
Gynaecology, pregnancy and birth
Infectious diseases
Mental health and behavioural conditions
Respiratory
Urogenital
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Worcestershire Health Libraries are keen to discover from clinical staff working for the NHS in Worcestershire the existing level of use and preferences for ‘point of care’ evidence-based online resources such as UpToDate and BMJ’s Best Practice.
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