Delivering Knowledge for Health Self-Management and Rehabilitation MKN: Overview October 2008
Delivering Knowledge for Health What is an MKN? Managed Knowledge Networks (MKNs) aim to engage healthcare staff with a common area of interest in accessing, sharing and using knowledge to support their practice, lifelong learning and service development.
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Delivering Knowledge for Health Health and Wellbeing which covers healthy living, lifestyle, and emotional wellbeing
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Conditions which covers a range of long term conditions
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Body and Mind which covers the functional approach to the body, and the management of problems following illness
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Daily Life which covers self- management and day-to-day life
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Delivering Knowledge for Health Information Resources Information for Patients –NHS24, Patient UK, voluntary sector organisations Articles –Medline, CINAHL, AMED, EMBASE, ASSIA and Social Work Abstracts Cochrane Library systematic reviews and clinical trials Social Care Online and Research Web policy and reports Evidence summaries from Dynamed and Joanna Briggs Institute Guidelines and guidance from SIGN and NHS QIS e-Library web resources, journals, and books
Delivering Knowledge for Health Content for Patients Patient information leaflets –NHS24, Patient UK, main charities and voluntary sector organisations Support groups –NHS24 Information about patient participation in healthcare, making informed decisions –eg. HRIS, Scottish Health Council Patient stories and experiences
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Delivering Knowledge for Health Promoting the MKN Postcard Electronic flyer PowerPoint demo of portal Posters Stickers for appointment cards