Selected resources - for more on this topic contact the Library

Current Awareness Bulletin

Contact library staff to receive a weekly Research & Development email bulletin which provides details of new research published in the top 5 quality journals as well as details of any relevant articles published in The Lancet, BMJ, NEJM, JAMA and Cochrane Reviews.

Useful Websites

National Institute for Health Research: established by the Department of Health this organisation delivers the Government's R & D strategy
UK Clinical Research Collaboration: brings together the NHS, research funders, industry, regulatory bodies, Royal Colleges, patient groups and academia in an environment that promotes high quality clinical research
Gloucestershire Research Support Service provides essential advice for researchers.
The EQUATOR Network: an international initiative which aims to improve reliability and value of medical research by promoting transparent and accurate reporting of research studies
The NHS R & D Forum: a network for people involved in R & D in health and social care, whose aim is to facilitate and encourage the sharing of best practice
People in Research: a site aimed for the public who want to be involved in clinical research

Electronic Journals - Top 5 - Athens account required

Other e-journals are available: log in with NHS Athens at NHS Evidence

BMC Health Services Research - 2001 onwards
BMC Medical Research Methodology - 2001 onwards
Health Services Research - 1966 onwards (delayed 2 years)
Journal of Medical Internet Research - 1999 onwards
Research in Nursing and Health - 2005 onwards (delayed 1 year)

Electronic Books - Athens account required

Andrew, Sharon; Halcomb, Elizabeth Z. (2009). Mixed Methods Research for Nursing and the Health Sciences. Chichester : Blackwell
Barker, Chris et al (2002). Research methods in clinical psychology : an introduction for students and practitioners. 2nd ed. Chichester : John Wiley
Freeman, Chris; Tyrer, Peter (2006). Research methods in psychiatry. 3rd ed. London : Gaskell
Holloway, Immy; Freshwater, Dawn (2007). Narrative research in nursing. Oxford : Blackwell

New Books

Title	Shelved at
Grove, S. K.  ; Burns, N, ; Gray, J. (2013). The practice of nursing research : appraisal synthesis and generation of evidence. 7th ed. St. Louis, Mo : Saunders.	WY20 GRH
Sapsford, R. J. (1999). Survey research. London : Sage.	HM20 GRH
Taylor, S. (2002). Ethnographic research : a reader. London : Sage.	HM20 GRH
Walker, J; Almond, P. (2010) Interpreting statistical findings: a guide for health professionals and students. Maidenhead: Open University Press.	QA27 GRH
Yates, S. J. (2004). Doing social science research. London : Sage	HM20 GRH

Please contact the library to suggest appropriate books for purchase

Need to know more?

For a full list of books & journals use our online catalogue - www.swims.nhs.uk
To find more e-journals go to NHS Evidence and log in with your NHS Athens account
To ask for a literature search on a specific topic contact the library, details below

The Library Alexandra House Cheltenham General Hospital Tel: 0300 422 3036 Email:

The Library Redwood Education Centre Gloucestershire Royal Hospital Tel: 0300 422 6495 Email:

 

 

 

 Updated 14th February 2013 DC
(Books - 5th September 2013 LB)