Irish Nursing Research - a new resource

The NCNM  research database has gone live and can be found at http://d685659.u42.hosting.digiweb.ie/
 or through the home page of www.ncnm.ie
.

The database will help to share completed Irish nursing and midwifery research. Contributing to the  the database will build a valuable resource for researchers, and for all nurses and midwives working in clinical practice, education and management.

The database can be used by anyone to search for Irish nursing or midwifery research. Research abstracts accepted for submission should be at master's award and beyond or have successfully gone through a peer review process of funding or commissioning.


Have your papers been included in the database?  


Contact the library for help with getting your research included.

Medical Reference Sites

Recommended sites for factual information on medical or ID topics.


Medical Reference Sites [Printer friendly version]

For Health Staff
BILD - British Institute of Learning Disabilities - Free to download fact sheets on key ID topics – advocacy, transition,bereavement, self-injurious behaviour etc.

Clinical Knowledge Summaries [Registration Required] - Clinical Knowledge Summaries are a reliable source of evidencebased information and practical 'know how' about common conditions
managed in primary care. CKS also includes patient information leaflets on each topic.

Cochrane Reviews - Cochrane reviews represent the highest level of evidence on which to base
clinical treatment decisions.

Contact a Family - Provides an A-Z listing with basic information on many ID
conditions/syndromes and contact details of specialist support groups.

Medline Plus - MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from US government
agencies and health organizations.

NICE - National Institute for Clinical Excellence [UK] - NICE produce guidance o:
Public health, Health technologies & Clinical practice.

For Clients & Families
Easy Health - Health leaflets that are easy to understand; Films showing visits to health professionals

Irishhealth.com - offers users an easy to use online source of medical and healthcare information and health
news.

NHS Direct - visit the Best Treatments website for the latest treatments options, get advice
on common health problems from the self-help guide.

Contact a Family - Provides an A-Z listing with basic information on many ID

conditions/syndromes and contact details of specialist support groups.

Patient UK - evidence based information leaflets on a wide range of medical and health
topics.  785 information leaflets on specific medicines and drugs.

Syndromes, Conditions - Basic Information

If you need basic information on a syndrome or condition e.g.what it is, symptoms, treatments etc. then try these sources
CONTACT A FAMILY

This organisation provides excellent basic information on hundreds of conditions and syndromes that affect children. The directory also provides contact information for support groups associated with each condition.
You can access a small number of records without paying. If you need more acceses the Library has a subscription so please contact Sheila by email library@cope-foundation.ie


NHS DIRECT

This site provides authoritative information for patients.
The site aims to provide information and advice about health, illness and health services, to enable patients to make decisions about their healthcare and that of their families.