An introduction to searching healthcare databases for evidence and how to evaluate your findings for research purposes. This session will equip you to use the Discovery Library Service (that you can access via the online learning resources or via the intranet)- and to find and critique papers suitable for any Evidence based Practice style further education module or for own personal research purposes.
Suitable for anyone of any grade interested in or currently undertaking a further education course or simply for own research purposes.
Tea, coffee and biscuits provided.
Learning outcomes:
- Awareness of availability of Discovery Library physical and on-line service and resources.
- Ability to search for and identify papers relevant to personal needs.
- Ability to evaluate the evidence with an understanding of the basic statistical concepts.
Delivery:
Hands on supervised database searching and exploration of available literature, electronic books and other resources. Laptops provided. Discussion of basic concepts of medical statistics and structured critique of evidence using some of the online tools.
Programme of event:
0915-1130 Searching the Databases and Finding the Evidence
1130-1200 Introduction to Medical Statistics
1200-1245 Critiquing the Evidence
| Date | Time | Location |
| Wednesday 29th April 2026 | 09:15 – 12:45 | Derriford Hospital Discovery Library |
| Tuesday 19th May 2026 | 09:15 – 12:45 | Torbay Hospital Healthcare Library |
Addresses:
- Discovery Library, Derriford Hospital, 6 Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
- Torbay Hospital Library, Horizon Centre, Torbay Hospital, Torquay TQ2 7AA
- Trust HQ, Abbey Ct, Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter EX2 7HY
- Roche Education Centre, Unit 2, Commercial Centre, Victoria Offices & Conference Centre, Station Approach, Victoria, St Austell, PL26 8LG
- Penzance Ambulance Station, Longrock, Penzance TR20 8HX
Additional information:
Parking onsite. Non uniform.
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