eLearning
eLearning is training delivered on a computer,
whether this is via CD-ROM, on a network or over
the Internet.
Contact Us
For more information on the e-library and eLearning,
please contact:
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
All libraries in North Glasgow are all branded
learndirect centres, except the Beatson Oncology
Library, where you can complete a variety of
courses. These courses can also be accessed from
home or your local library
These courses are free of charge and you can
register online at
Michelle Kirkwood
Library Site Manager
GRI Library
Tel: 0141 211 1239 (*21239)
Michelle.Kirkwood@northglasgow.scot.nhs.uk
Western Infirmary
Shona McQuistan
Library Manager
Western Infirmary Library and eLearning Centre
Tel: 0141 211 2472 (*52472)
Shona.McQuistan@northglasgow.scot.nhs.uk
North Glasgow Library and eLearning
Service
A Guide
To
Library Resources
www.northglashealthinfo.org.uk
Stobhill Hospital
or simply by filling out a form at your site library. For
more details on eLearning opportunities, please
contact your Library Manager (see back page for
contact details.)
There are 100s of courses available including:
European Computer Driving Licence (EDCL), which
tests your ability in Microsoft Office packages and is
recognised all over Europe.
Life and Work Skills
Health and Safety
Information Technology
Chloe Stewart
Library Manager
Stobhill Library and eLearning centre
Tel: 0141 201 3357 (*13357)
Chloe.Stewart@northglasgow.scot.nhs.uk
Beatson Oncology Centre
Alison McEwan
Assistant Librarian
BOC Library
G Block, Western Infirmary
Tel: 0141 211 1917 (51917)
Alison.McEwan@northglasow.scot.nhs.uk
Gartnavel General Hospital
Get Ahead
Get Ahead aims to help employees with improving
their reading, writing and numbers skills. One to one
sessions can be arranged and the service is
completely confidential. For more information please
call the coordinator for an informal chat. Debbie
Thompson (Glasgow Royal Infirmary) 0141 211 1239
(*21239)
Resource Guide MK18/05/05
Amanda Wright
Library Manager
Gartnavel General Hospital Library and eLearning Centre
Tel: 0141 211 3013 (*53013)
Amanda.Wright@northglasgow.scot.nhs.uk
Continence Nursing
Find us online at:
www.northglashealthinfo.org.uk
Library Resources & Services
Books-
can be borrowed for up to 4 weeks. Division
staff can borrow up to 10 books. Please note a fine system
is in operation, but that books can be renewed by
telephone. CD-ROMs and audiovisual material are also
available
Journals- these cannot leave the library. Please check
our website for a comprehensive list of print and e-journals.
Photocopying- card operated machines are
available at each site. £1 card= 14 copies, £5 card= 93
copies.
Inter Library Loans- this is a free service for
articles that are not held in North Glasgow Division.
However if the document is only available at the British
library a small charge of £3 will be made. Articles can be faxed
or posted.
Professional Literature Search- this is another
free service for those working in the North Glasgow
Division. Librarians will search through a variety of
databases to find the best resources and articles available.
Current Awareness Bulletin- these have been
compiled by librarians and are available monthly and bimonthly on a wide variety of topics, from which articles can
be requested. A contents page service is also available
and you can sign up for any relevant journals and also
request articles. These can be e-mailed or posted and are
also
available
on
the
website
at
www.northglashealthinfo.org.uk
Enquiry Service-
librarians are on hand during
opening hours (see overleaf) to answer any queries you
may have
Computer Access- available for browsing the
Internet, using office packages and eLearning
opportunities.
Study Space- plenty of desks available at all sites to
study. Eating and drinking is allowed here.
For details on other library services please visit our website at
www.northglashealthinfo.org.uk
On the Internet
1. NMPDU, Continence adults with urinary
dysfunction. Best Practice Statements, NHS
Scotland, 2002.
http://www.nhshealthquality.org/nhsqis/files/BPS
Continence_adults_urinary_dysfunction.pdf
(accessed 18/05/05)
2. SIGN. Management of incontinence in primary
care. Sign Guideline 79, 2004.
http://www.sign.ac.uk/pdf/sign79.pdf (accessed
18/05/05)
Books
All books are available in the NGD Library Service, the site where
they are held is indicated in brackets.
1. Colborn, D, The promotion of continence in adult
nursing. (GRI WY 164 COL)
2. Cruikshank, JP and Woodward, S, Management
of continence and urinary catheter care. (STH
WY 164 CRU)
3. Getliffe, K and Dolman, M, Promotion
continence: a clinical and research resource.
(GRI, STH, WIG WY 164 GET)
4. Milne, C, Corbett, LQ and Dubuc, L, Wound
ostomy and continence nursing secrets. (GRI,
WIG WO 185 MIL)
5. Norton, C and Chelvanayagam, Bowel
continence nursing. (DRUM, WIG WY 164 NOR)
6. Norton, C, Nursing for continence. (STH WJ 164
NOR)
Journals Articles
All articles are available electronically via the NHS Scotland
eLibrary www.elib.scot.nhs.uk
1. Assad LA. Urinary incontinence in older men.
Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation. 2000; 16(1):
33-53.
2. Bernier F. Relationship of a pelvic floor
rehabilitation program for urinary incontinence to
Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing: part
1. Urologic Nursing. 2002; 22(6): 378-83, 390-1.
3. Bradway C. Hernly S. NGNA. Urinary
incontinence in older adults admitted to acute
care. Geriatric Nursing. 1998; 19(2): 98-102.
4. Dattilo J. A long-term study of patient outcomes
with pelvic muscle re-education for urinary
incontinence. Journal of WOCN. 2001; 28(4):
199-205.
5. Freeman RM. The role of pelvic floor muscle
training in urinary incontinence. BJOG 2004; 111
Suppl 1: 37-40.
6. Gray M. The importance of screening, assessing,
and managing urinary incontinence in primary
care. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse
Practitioners. 2003; 15(3): 102-7.
7. Hilton EL. Henderson LJ. Lived female
experience of chronic bladder cancer: a
phenomenologic case study. Urologic Nursing.
2003; 23(5): 349-54.
8. Holroyd-Leduc JM. Straus SE. Management of
urinary incontinence in women: scientific review.
JAMA 2004; 291(8): 986-95
9. Krause C. Wells T. Hughes S. et al.
Incontinence in women: effect of expectancy to
regain control and severity of symptoms on
treatment outcomes. Urologic Nursing. 2003;
23(1): 54-61.
10. Moore KN. Gray M. Urinary incontinence in men:
current status and future directions. Nursing
Research. 2004; 53(6S): Suppl: S36-41.
11. Newman DK. Giovannini D. The overactive
bladder: a nursing perspective. .American
Journal of Nursing. 2002; 102(6): 36-46.
12. Paddison K. Complying with pelvic floor
exercises: a literature review. Nursing Standard.
2002; 16(39): 33-8.
13. Tannenbaum C. Perrin L. DuBeau CE. Kuchel
GA. Diagnosis and management of urinary
incontinence in the older patient. Archives of
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2001 Jan;
82(1): 134-8.
14. Yoon HS. Song HH. Ro YJ. A comparison of
effectiveness of bladder training and pelvic
muscle exercise on female urinary incontinence.
International Journal of Nursing Studies. 2003;
40(1): 45-50.