All training is now delivered online using Zoom/MS Teams.The library also offers a number of one-to-one or small group training sessions. We can also provide 1-1 face to face sessions that suits you. Contact us if you want more information or book training.
All group and individual training will take place remotely via MS Teams, or face-to-face by appointment with the library trainer. To book your place on a course contact the Library.
Learners are required to read a prescribed research paper in advance of attending the session. A
copy of the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist will be supplied. No prior knowledge of critical appraisal or statistical concepts is required.
The session covers the following:
Overview of the critical appraisal process
Key features of qualitative/quantitative research
Interpreting statistics (for quantitative research)
Using the CASP checklists to appraise research papers.
The library also offers a number of virtual one-to-one or small group training sessions. To book your place on a course contact the Library.
This session will provide learners with a useful introduction to the concept of health literacy
and how a low level of health literacy impacts the lives of patients.
This session will cover:
- What is health literacy
- The impact of poor health literacy on patients
- To explore information resources which can assist patients with health-related
enquiries - Be aware of tools and technique that can support patients with low health literac
