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R Gadsby1, H E Hall, R A Court
1NHS Evidence-diabetes Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK. Roger.Gadsby@warwick.ac.uk
Diabetic Medicine : a Journal of the British Diabetic Association
|November 10, 2010
Summary
Staying updated on diabetes research is challenging for clinicians due to the rapid increase in publications. Utilizing National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines and NHS Evidence provides efficient access to current diabetes information.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Clinical Medicine
- Diabetes Mellitus Research
Background:
- The volume of new diabetes mellitus research and systematic reviews is rapidly increasing.
- Clinicians face significant challenges in keeping abreast of the latest evidence in diabetes care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify effective strategies for clinicians to manage information overload and stay current with diabetes research.
- To highlight resources that facilitate continuous learning in the field of diabetes.
Main Methods:
- Review of current practices and resources for medical information dissemination in diabetes.
- Evaluation of the utility of National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines for staying updated.
- Assessment of online resources like 'NHS Evidence--diabetes' for literature surveying and alerting.
Main Results:
- National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines offer information up to approximately one year before publication.
- 'NHS Evidence--diabetes' acts as a foraging service, surveying literature and alerting clinicians to new information.
- These resources aid busy clinicians in managing information overload and maintaining up-to-date knowledge.
Conclusions:
- Regularly consulting NICE guidelines and utilizing NHS Evidence are recommended strategies for clinicians to stay informed about diabetes.
- These approaches help busy practitioners efficiently manage the influx of new diabetes research and evidence.
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