Do you need help finding the evidence? Why not attend one of our training sessions?

Our training sessions can help you find the evidence for practice or study.  All courses are FREE, hands on and take place in Pinewood House, Stepping Hill Hospital

IN DEPTH Literature Searching
AIM: To provide a comprehensive overview of the NHS clinical databases and to
be able to search these effectively using advanced techniques.
14 October 2013 Monday 1.30 – 4.30pm
22 November 2013 Friday 9am - 12pm

The Cochrane Library - an evidence based resource
AIM: To understand the purpose and explore the use of the Cochrane Library and
other evidence based resources available to Trust members
11 November 2013 Monday 2 - 5pm

Using PubMed Effectively
AIM: To provide an introduction to using PubMed for finding journal articles,
including the full text of articles where available
        07 October 2013 Monday 1.30 - 4pm

Introduction to Literature Searching
AIM: To introduce the clinical databases and learn how to conduct a quick but 
effective search.
23 October 2013 Wednesday 12 - 1.30pm
13 December 2013 Friday 1 - 2.30pm


Introduction to critical appraisal with statistics
AIM: To introduce participants to the methods used to assess the quality of a 
journal article, with the guidance of a statistician
16 October 2013 Wednesday 2 - 4pm**
29 November 2013 Friday 9.30 - 11.30am
6 December 2013 Friday 2 -4 pm**

** Wythenshawe Hospital, Education and Research Centre, Seminar Room 3

Introduction to critical appraisal without statistics
AIM: To introduce participants to the methods used to assess the quality of a 
journal article
01 October 2013 Tuesday 2 - 3.30pm

Writing patient information leaflets
AIM: Participants to understand the requirements for producing a patient leaflet to
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust standards and to be aware of some quality
online information sources suitable for patients
05 November 2013 Tuesday 1 - 3.30pm