1. The only SIG* that is good for you! (* Specialist Interest Group)
Caroline Storer
Health Evidence Support Specialist
Linda Dobrzanska
Research Coordinator

2. Aim
To deliver information on a new initiative which provides a forum to deliver evidence-based information to health professionals

3. Background
Journal Clubs
Topic of the Month
Special Interest Groups

4. Development of Specialist Interest Groups
Cardiac
Intermediate Care
Falls
Older Peoples Mental Health
Cross district – primary care, acute care, community care and social services

5. Library Services Input
Guidance Summaries
Relevant research reports and other evidence based information
Promote electronic resources
Library news and service
Education events
Summaries of meetings with references placed on website

6. Evaluation Essential to evaluate using a validated Tool
Promoting Action on Research In Health Services (PARIHS)
3 fields: Evidence / Context / Facilitation

7. Evaluation - Results Evaluation - Results Evidence Context
Facilitation
Do you find the guidelines & evidence handed out by the Health Evidence Specialist useful? If yes, in what ways?
Has evidence from a SIG influenced you in your field of practice? If yes, please give an example.
Do you feedback information from the SIG to other work colleagues? If yes, please give an example.
Have you come across any barriers preventing you from attending a SIG?.
Suggestions for development, format etc.

8. What Next? Further development More groups
Ensure we have measurable objectives
Dissemination

9. Contact Details Caroline Storer: 01274 237486 / 07773390109
Linda Dobrzanska: /
Bradford & Airedale tPCT
Bowling Old Lane
Bradford BD5 7JR