Learning disability nursing. Setting up a multidisciplinary journal club in learning disability.

This article presents an account of how a journal club with a multidisciplinary membership from learning disability practice was set up. It presents a review of the literature which discusses the purpose, function and setting up of journal clubs. It outlines how topics were selected, the appraisal t...

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Publicado en:British Journal of Nursing Vol. 11; no. 10; pp. 688 - 694
Autores principales: Hunt C, Topham L
Formato: tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Mark Allen Holdings Limited 5/23/2002
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Sumario:This article presents an account of how a journal club with a multidisciplinary membership from learning disability practice was set up. It presents a review of the literature which discusses the purpose, function and setting up of journal clubs. It outlines how topics were selected, the appraisal tool used to review articles and how findings from the reviews were disseminated to practice areas. The article identifies the lack of research in the area of learning disability practice. It demonstrates the positive aspects of working in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team and how this provides opportunities for professional development. It identifies that support from management is essential in enabling staff to take time to attend and participate in the journal club.