e-learning/online learning resources

E-learning/on-line learning resources

This section is in response to the growing number of e-learning resources available on-line.

The list is by no means exhaustive, and if you have suggestions for additions, please email:
david.ocarroll@rcn.org.uk

Training on-line resources
Publications

Training on-line resources

RCN Learning Zone (UK)

The Learning Zone offers you interactive learning and resources to support your research and professional development activities. The Learning Zone is not merely a "repository of resources" but a much more dynamic service designed to help members use information to improve patient care. Take a look at Clinical Guideline Development' in the Clinical Skills section, or explore the learning opportunities in the Personal Skills Area within the "Skills for Active Learning" section such as "Intute versus Google". Please note you must be an RCN member to access this facility.

Website: http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/learning/learningzone

Dual diagnosis e-learning resource (UK)

This programme awareness raising resource relating to people who have both mental health and drug/alcohol use issues (also known as "dual diagnosis"). This programme will be free to access, and aimed at clinical staff, people who use services and their carers, and other interested parties. The overall aim of the project has been to develop and evaluate an e-learning training resource for practitioners, service users, carers and the public for dual diagnosis awareness. This means an awareness of the basic issues, and is not intended to create dual diagnosis "specialists" or replace skills-based training, although it would serve as a good introduction prior to commencing a more formal training course.

Website: Dual diagnosis e-learning resource

Engage in Research (UK)

This interactive web site, created by the Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning in Applied Undergraduate Research Skills (CETL-AURS), University of Reading, has been designed to help science undergraduate students with advice and assistance on the most important aspects of scientific research. There are sections focusing on Reviewing Literature; Planning Your Research; Step-by-Step Statistics; Writing Scientifically; Presenting Science; How Do I ... ?

Website: http://www.engageinresearch.ac.uk

Exploring Online Research Training Methods in a Virtual Learning Environment (UK)

An ESRC funded project. The project aims to enhance understanding of online research methods through the production and evaluation of a self-supporting online training package targeted at the social science community. Modules include: online questionnaires; online interviews; online research ethics.

Website: http://www.geog.le.ac.uk/orm/

A Guide to Evaluation in Health Research

The purpose of this online learning module, from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, is to build knowledge and skill in the area of evaluation of health and health research initiatives (including knowledge translation initiatives). Prepared by Sarah Bowen, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Public Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Alberta

Website: http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/45336.html

Institute of Clinical Research (UK)

The ICR eLearning programme is designed to provide a practical and flexible method for clinical research professionals to learn about aspects of clinical trials. The modules provide you with an awareness of issues and prepare you for legislation and other requirements. This allows you to promote good practice and supporting standards that have the best interest of patients at heart.

Current Modules

Principles of ICH GCP
EU Clinical Trials Directive
ICH GCP for Investigators
ICH GCP for Sponsors
Data Protection and Clinical Research in the UK
GCP Directive
Practical Monitoring
GCP Compliance in Document Management and Archiving
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Contact: Eleanor Cooper, Training and Education Co-ordinator
Email: elearning@icr-global.org

Website: http://www.icr-global.org/learning/lelearning/

Internet for Allied Health (UK)

A free "teach yourself" tutorial on Internet information skills fto help allied health professionals improve their internet research skills.

Website: http://www.vts.intute.ac.uk/he/tutorial/allied

Internet Nurse (UK)

Internet for Nursing is a free online tutorial to help university students develop their Internet research skills. Learn how to make discerning use of the Internet to help find information for your coursework and assignments.

Website: http://www.vts.intute.ac.uk/he/tutorial/nurse/

National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM)

Established in April 2004, NCRM is part of the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) strategy to improve the standards of research methods across the UK social science community. NCRM provides a focal point for research, training and capacity building activities, these activities are aimed at promoting a step change in the quality and range of methodological skills and techniques used by the UK social science community, and providing support for, and dissemination of, methodological innovation and excellence within the UK.

Free to download ‘What is?’ audio slideshows presented at the fifth ESRC Research Methods Festival in July 2012 are available on the following themes:

More research methods videos from the fifth ESRC Research Methods Festival are available on NCRM website.

National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools (NCCMT) (CAN)

NCCMT offers popular interactive workshops where participants practise finding and applying the best available research evidence in program planning and revision. Participants interested in professional development, and who take the pre- and post-module assessments, will earn a certificate of completion. In addition, the NCCMT have developed a Registry of Methods and Tools, a searchable online collection of evidence-informed resources for knowledge translation in public health.

Website: Quantitative Research Designs 101: Addressing Practice-Based Issues in Public Health
Website: Introduction to Evidence-Informed Decision Making
Website: Critical Appraisal of Intervention Studies
Website: Registry of Methods and Tools

Questionnaire design (UK)

Burgess, T.F. (2001), "Guide to the Design of Questionnaires: A general introduction to the design of questionnaires for survey research", Leeds University Business School, University of Leeds.

Website: http://iss.leeds.ac.uk/info/312/surveys

Publications

Health Improvement Scotland (2011), "A guided to synthesising qualitative research for researchers undertaking health technology assessments and systematic reviews"

This report has been developed in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Stirling to provide those producing and using HTAs with a guide to the methods used to synthesise qualitative research. The guide provides an overview to the main methods with links to further information as an introduction to this specialist area rather than a step-by-step guide.

Website: Health Improvement Scotland

Canadian Health Services Research Foundation: "Is Research working for you? A self-assessment tool and discussion guide for health services management and policy organizations"

After an extensive and rigorous validation and evaluation process, the tool is now ready to be used by decision-making organizations who want to generate an internal discussion about how well they use research and where there is potential for improvement.

The tool asks decision makers to work together to answer questions about how well their organization acquires, assesses, adapts, and applies research evidence. Through self-assessment, an organization can discover its strengths, identify gaps, and make plans for addressing priority areas in the future. The tool will not only help in self-evaluation, but also provide ideas for where and how to enhance research use.

Website:www.fcrss.ca/other_documents/working_e.php