2009 JBI International Convention

Only ONE week to go until the JBI International Convention, Ripples to Revolution: From Bench to Bedside. Don’t miss out! Join the revolution and REGISTER NOW!
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Visiting Scholar

The Institute would like to welcome Dr Kathryn Hyndman from Canada who is here as our visitiing scholar.

New Systematic Review Protocol

Four new Systematic Review Protocols have been added to the JBI website:

• The experience and expectations of terminally ill patients receiving music therapy in the palliative setting: a systematic review
• The impact of antipsychotic side effects on attitudes toward medication in patients with schizophrenia: A systematic review
• The experience of being a neutropenic cancer patient in an acute care isolation room: a qualitative systematic review
• A review of the effectiveness and meaningfulness of educational interventions to enable children, young people and their families to self care for their gastrostomy tubes in the community
• A systematic review of the effectiveness of videoconference telepsychiatry in assessing reviewing patients receiving public mental health services

View the full listing at: the JBI Library of Review Protocols.

New Burmese Best Practice Sheets

Five new Burmese Best Practice Sheets have been added to the JBI website:

• Prevention and Treatment of Oral Mucositis in Cancer Patients
• Management of Constipation in Older Adults
• Management of Short Term Indwelling Urethral Catheters to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections
• Tracheal suctioning of adults with an artificial airway
• Knowledge Retention from Pre-operative Patient Information
• Eye Care for Intensive Care Patients
• The Management of Nipple Pain and/or Trauma Associated with Breastfeeding
• Management of the Day Surgery Patient
• Strategies to manage sleep in residents of aged care facilities
• Early childhood pacifier use in relation to breastfeeding, SIDS, infection and dental malocclusion

View the full listing at: the JBI Best Practice Database.

JBI on Facebook!

Stay in contact and keep up to date with all the JBI news via our new Facebook page.

NEW JBI COnNECT trial

JBI COnNECT has been re-vamped for our members and there is a trial version now available for you to view and feedback. Check it out and let us know what you think!

2009 JBI International Convention

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PACESetterS Volume 6 Issue 3 is Now Online!

You can view and/or download the latest and back issues of PACESetterS from our website:
http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/pacesetters/index.php

New Systematic Review Protocol

Six new Systematic Review Protocols have been added to the JBI website:

• A Systematic Review of Relocation Stress Following In-House Transfer Out of Critical/Intensive Care Units
• A Systematic Review of Evidence on Determining the Impact of Magnet Designation on Nursing and Patient Outcomes. Is the Investment Worth It?
• A systematic review of nursing inter-shift reports in adult acute care settings
• Effectiveness of nurse-led preoperative assessment services
• A systematic review of the effectiveness of primary health education or intervention programs in improving rural women’s knowledge of heart disease risk factors and changing lifestyle behaviours
• A comprehensive systematic review of the nurses’ perceptions of risk from exposure to emerging acute respiratory infectious diseases and the effectiveness of strategies used to facilitate healthy coping in acute hospital and community healthcare settings

View the full listing at: the JBI Library of Review Protocols.

New JBI Systematic Reviews

There 2 new Systematic Reviews now available in the JBI Library of systematic reviews: (Members Only)

• Interventions to reduce the incidence of falls in older adult patients in acute care hospitals: a systematic review
• The efficacy of nurse implemented non-pharmacological strategies for the symptom management of agitation in persons with advanced dementia living in residential aged care facilities: a systematic review

Other Systematic Reviews are now available for public. Check out the full listing at: http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/pubs/systematic_reviews.php

2009 JBI International Convention

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PaceSetters is now online!

PaceSetters Magazines are now available for online reading! The PDF versions are still available for download. To view this new PaceSetters feature, please visit:
http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/pacesetters/index.php

New JBI Systematic Reviews

There 3 new Systematic Reviews now available in the JBI Library of systematic reviews: (Members Only)

• Effectiveness of Religious Activity on the Quality of Life and Healthcare Outcomes of Adults Aged 65 and Older: a Systematic Review
• The Effectiveness of Non-invasive Complementary Therapies in Reducing Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Following Abdominal Laparoscopic Surgery in Women: A Systematic Review
• Impact of the Physical Environment in Paediatric Hospitals on Health Outcomes: a Systematic Review

Other Systematic Reviews are now available for public. Check out the full listing at: http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/pubs/systematic_reviews.php

New Systematic Review Protocol

A new Systematic Review Protocol from the JBI New Jersey Collaborating Centre has been added to the JBI web site:

• A Comprehensive Systematic Review of Family Witnessed Resuscitation and Family Witnessed Invasive Procedures in adults in hospital settings internationally

View the full listing at: the JBI Library of Review Protocols.

2009 JBI International Convention

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JBI COnNECT East Timor

The JBI COnNECT East Timor is now live! A big thank you to Prof Leslye Long of the Royal Adelaide Hospital who sponsored the all country access for East Timor. There are still countries awaiting sponsorship. If you are interested to be a sponsor or would like to read more information about our Developing Countries Sponsorship Program, please click here.

New JBI Systematic Reviews

There 4 new Systematic Reviews now available in the JBI Library of systematic reviews: (Members Only)

• A meta-synthesis of women’s perceptions and experiences of breastfeeding support
• Management of disruptive behaviour within nursing work environments: a comprehensive systematic review of the evidence
• Methods for Determining the Correct Nasogastric Tube Placement after Insertion: A Meta-Analysis
• Thickened fluids for people with dementia in residential aged care facilities: a comprehensive systematic review

Other Systematic Reviews are now available for public. Check out the full listing at: http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/pubs/systematic_reviews.php

1st Cochrane Nursing Care Network Symposium

The first CNCN Symposium was held on October 9th and 10th at the National University of Singapore. Over one hundred people attended the two day event in which some lively discussions were had. Guest speakers included Bryony Urquhart (Wiley-Blackwell), Steve McDonald and Sally Green (Australasian Cochrane Centre), and Pauline Tan (Singapore Ministry of Health). Please keep an eye on the CNCN website (http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/cncn/) for a full description of the outcomes of the symposium.

2009 JBI International Convention

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Cochrane Nursing Care Network (CNCN) Symposium

The first CNCN Symposium is on 9-10 Oct 2009. The JBI is sending a team for the Symposium and we are looking forward to hear exciting things regarding the Network on their return!

Best Practice Sheets

The following new Best Practice Sheets are now available for download: (JBI Members only):

• Assessment and Management of Dysphagia in Children with Neurological Impairments
• Strategies to reduce medication errors with reference to older adults
• Music as an Intervention in Hospitals
• The Management of Nipple Pain and/or Trauma Associated with Breastfeeding
• Nurse-led interventions to reduce cardiac risk factors in adults
• The psychosocial spiritual experience of elderly individuals recovering from stroke

Please visit out Best Practice Series Page to view the complete listing.

2009 JBI International Convention

The inaugural meeting of the Joanna Briggs Foundation was held last week at the University of Adelaide. Those in attendance included Foundation Director Professor Judy Lumby along with Richard Aedy, Professor Gavin Brown, Professor Catherine Lumby, Kerry O’Brien, Professor Alan Pearson, Dr Josephine Tiddy and special guest Robyn Brown, Director of Development and Alumni at the University of Adelaide. The meeting went very well and the work of the Foundation is progressing well. To find out how you can get involved please visit http://www.joannabriggsfoundation.org

2009 JBI International Convention

Only less than 7 weeks until the 2009 JBI International Convention: "Ripples to Revolution: from bench to bedside". For more information and registration for this exciting event, please visit: http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/events/2009JBIConv/index.html

New Publications

Two JBI staff have recently had 2 articles published:

• The Problematic Art of Conversation: Communication and Health Practice Evolution - by Zoe Jordan, and
• Obstacles to the Implementation of Evidence-Based Physiotherapy in Practice: A Focus Group-Based Study in Belgium (Flanders) - by Dr. Karin Hannes, which is available in the latest issue of Physiotherapy Theory and Practice

New Systematic Review Protocol

A new Systematic Review Protocol from the JBI Taiwan Collaborating Centre has been added to the JBI web site:

• The effect of interventions directed to informal caregivers on stroke patients' activity of daily living: A systematic review protocol

View the full listing at: the JBI Library of Review Protocols.

Cochrane Nursing Care Network 2009 Symposium

The first CNCN Symposium will include international speakers addressing the role of Cochrane Reviews in informing nursing care and improving health outcomes; and the role of the Cochrane Collaboration in improving nursing care. Don't miss this opportunity and visit: http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/cncn/news.php for more information and registration.

2009 JBI International Convention

Only less than 8 weeks until the 2009 JBI International Convention: "Ripples to Revolution: from bench to bedside". For more information and registration for this exciting event, please visit: http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/events/2009JBIConv/index.html

Comprehansive Systematic Review Training Singapore

The recent CSR training that the JBI conducted in Singapore was a great success with 3 new protocols have already been sent to JBI for considerations!

Clinical Fellows Intake

JBI will commence the first residential week of the 2009 intake on Monday 21 September. We wish all our fellows well with their leadership and evidence implementation projects. For more information about Fellowships and dates of future intakes visit: http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/services/educ_and_training.php

Burns node live!

The Burns node is now live on JBI COnNECT. This node is funded by SA Burns, the RAH Burns Unit, Burns NSW and Burns WA and administered by JBI. For further information contact the Burns Node Administrator: Sandeep Moola

Successful Symposium

'The Nursing Voice in Policy Making' symposium on 7 September 2009 was a great success with Jane Salvage sharing her thoughts and insight.

New Systematic Review Protocol

Two new Systematic Review Protocols have been added to the JBI web site:

• A systematic review of the effectiveness of lifestyle intervention for improving bone health in people at high risk of osteoporosis
• The effectiveness of sitz bath in managing adult patients with anorectal disorders: A systematic review

View the full listing at: the JBI Library of Review Protocols.

New Systematic Review Protocol

A new Systematic Review Protocol from the JBI Remote Reviewer’s Group has been added to the JBI web site:

• Skin care strategies to prevent pressure ulcer for patients in acute care settings: a systematic review

View the full listing at: the JBI Library of Review Protocols.

Cochrane Nursing Care Network (CNCN) News

CNCN would like to welcome Ms. Cindy Stern as the new administrator. If you have any queries, please contact her via email at: cncn@adelaide.edu.au

New Director

The Hong Kong Centre for Evidence Based Nursing has a new Deputy Director. We would like to welcome Professor Karis Kwong to the Centre and we look forward to working with her as part of the Joanna Briggs Collaboration.

Last day to register!

Today is the last day to register for the SA Symposium, “The Nursing Voice in Policy Making” – don’t miss out! Register Now!

Translating Evidence into Practice Using Clinical Audit

Explore strategies that promote evidence utilisation and collaboratively develop understandings related to change management in healthcare.

When: October, Monday 19
Where: JBI Training room, Adelaide, South Australia

For more information please visit the JBI education page (http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/services/educ_and_training.php) or contact us at jbieducation@adelaide.edu.au

JBI International Convention Countdown

There are only 10 weeks until the JBI Convention. Don’t forget to register online at:
http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/events/2009JBIConv/registration.html

JBI in Taiwan

The recent visit of JBI staff to Taiwan was very successful. The team conducted Comprehensive Systematic Review Training and Train the Trainer Programs with 65 health professionals from across disciplines and met with the Minister for Health. It is anticipated that three or four new centres may open in Taiwan as a result. For more information about evidence based practice in Taiwan please visit the Taiwan Joanna Briggs Institute Collaborating Centre home page at http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/collab_ctrs/taiwan.php

Register Now!

Don’t miss out! Register for the Joanna Briggs Institute International Convention, Ripples to Revolution at:
http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/events/2009JBIConv/registration.html.

New JBI Members

Congratulations to St John of God has been formally recognised as a JBI–endorsed organisation! For more info on JBI-endorsement program, please click here.

We would like to welcome Dubai Health Authority, Whittlesea Lodge, Central Australian Remote Heath Development, St Yves Group (JBI COnNECT Aged Care Node), Trinity Western University, Community West Inc, 6 new hospitals under the New Jersey Hospital Association, and IBIS Aged Care as the JBI new members!

To view a complete listing of the JBI members, please visit our Members section.

One-day short course – places limited!

Get evidence into practice with this JBI short course on Monday September 14th. Learn how to search for and appraise evidence, access summarised evidence and embed it in your practice, and how to use and evaluate the results using resources available in JBI COnNECT. Find out more on the JBI Education page!

Academic visitor

Professor Emiko Suzui from the Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare, Japan, visited the Institute recently.  Professor Suzui was keen to learn about the Institute and met with several team members during her visit.

Did you know?

JBI is now home to the Campbell Process and Implementation Methods Group. This new group met for the second time recently to discuss goals and development opportunities. To find out more please contact us at jbi@adelaide.edu.au and keep an eye out for future news about the group on What's New!

New Systematic Review Protocol

A new Systematic Review Protocol from the JBI Collaborating Centre in Indiana, USA has been added to the JBI web site:

• How Families and Health Care Practitioners Experience Family Presence During Resuscitation and Invasive Procedures: A Systematic Review

View the full listing at: the JBI Library of Review Protocols.

September Symposium

Don’t miss out – places filling fast for the SA Symposium, "The Nursing Voice in Policy Making" on the 7th of September. Register now via the JBI Events Page.

JBI Comprehensive Systematic Review Training in USA

A recent education and training trip to the USA meant time in the University Of California San Francisco School Of Nursing where Prof Alan Pearson and Craig Lockwood provided systematic review training to staff of the Collaborative Alliance for Nursing Outcomes (CALNOC) and their partners, including Veterans Affairs and the Kaiser Permanente Group. Dr Nancy Donaldson is the CALNOC Co-Principal Investigator, and works with a small but dynamic team who aim to advance global patient care safety, outcomes and performance measurement efforts – and now, to conduct systematic reviews. The group developed some excellent protocols related to medication safety, vaccination programs, pain assessment, failure to rescue as well as the impact of unit level staffing on patient outcomes and gave positive feedback on the training program.

Following this very positive and busy week in San Francisco, the focus moved to Dallas/Fort Worth where the train the trainer program was run at Texas Christian University, supported by Dr Paulette Burns (Dean) and Dr Susan Weeks. TCU provided the ideal training environment, and the three existing collaborating centres in the USA (New Jersey, Oklahoma and Indiana) attended and contributed to the training.

JBI in Taiwan

Dr Catalin Tufanaru and Kirsten Macaitis are in Taiwan this week conducting Comprehensive Systematic Review training, and we look forward to hearing some exciting updates when they return.

Academic Visit

Professor Shaomei Shang, Director of the Department of Fundamental Nursing at Peking University visited the Institute this week. Professor Shang spent time with the Executive team at JBI and we look forward to possible future collaborations.

'Clinical Trials' course

This course will be conducted on 8-9 September 2009 and it aims to equip participants with basic skills and knowledge for designing clinical trials and understanding the different phases of clinical trials. For more details and registration, please click here.

Visiting scholar

Titan Ligita has been visiting the Institute for the last six weeks. Titan is a Health Training Officer at the Centre for Health Training in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. During her stay she participated in several JBI Education and Training courses and worked closely with JBI staff to develop a protocol for her own systematic review which she presented to staff this week. It has been a pleasure to have Titan with us and we have learned as much from her as we hope she has from us!
If you are interested in the JBI Visiting Scholar Program, please see the JBI Research and Education Prospectus at www.joannabriggs.edu.au/services/educ_and_training.php or contact our education team at jbieducation@adelaide.edu.au

JBI COnNECT new content

There are 28 new and updated Evidence Summaries now available in JBI COnNECT (including several on arthritis and cerebral palsy) and 3 new Recommended Practices. Don’t forget you can receive monthly email updates simply by going to Recent Changes in JBI COnNECT and clicking on the sign up link!

JBI in the USA

Professor Alan Pearson and Craig Lockwood spent last week in San Francisco conducting Comprehensive Systematic Review training and are currently in Texas conducting Train the Trainer. These programs aim to teach participants how to conduct both qualitative and quantitative systematic reviews and to teach others. We always enjoy meeting colleagues around the world and having an opportunity to share experiences and knowledge.
More information about these programs is available in the JBI Research and Education Prospectus at www.joannabriggs.edu.au/services/educ_and_training.php or you can contact our education team at jbieducation@adelaide.edu.au

Mental Health node

The new JBI Mental Health node is now live in JBI COnNECT. The node is funded by NHS Quality Improvement Scotland and is available via www.jbiconnect.org. Psych Evidence Matters (Psych EM), another evidence-based search engine, is also now available to JBI members via JBI COnNECT.

Ambassador visit

The Ambassador of Romania, His Excellency Dr Mihai Stuparu visited the Institute this week. Dr Stuparu, who has extensive international experience, met with the Executive team of the Institute on Friday the 7th August. Discussions included a brief history of the Institute and the Romanian Centre for Evidence Based Public Health: a collaborating centre of the Joanna Briggs Institute as well as future opportunities for promoting and supporting evidence-based healthcare in Romania. His wife, Cristina Stuparu, and Jen Zerner, Protocol Officer, Department Premier & Cabinet, South Australian Government, accompanied Dr Stuparu.

International Committee of Directors meeting

Regional teleconference meetings were held this week with the Joanna Briggs Collaboration Committee of Directors.  The meetings were very positive and we look forward to seeing everyone in person this November at the JBI International Convention, Ripples to Revolution: From Bench to Bedside in Adelaide.

Best Practice in Czech

New JBI Best Practice Information Sheets are now available in Czech. Links to these translations and Best Practice in Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Thai, Burmese and Romanian can be found at http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/pubs/best_practice.php.

SA Symposium: The nursing voice in policy and decision-making

Don’t miss out on your exclusive opportunity to hear prominent international nursing figure Jane Salvage speak on this important topic. This once only event will be run on the 7th of September in Adelaide, South Australia. For more information please contact Chris Cafcakis (chris.cafcakis@adelaide.edu.au). More information coming soon!

Book now for September courses!

JBI COnNECT & 6 Steps to Evidence-based Practice is running on Monday 14th of September and Designing and Conducting a Clinical Trial is running on Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th of September. For more information about these and other JBI courses please visit http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/services/educ_and_training.php or contact us at jbieducation@adelaide.edu.au.

JBI COnNECT July updates

There are 56 updated Evidence Summaries and 7 updated Recommended Practices now available in JBI COnNECT. Don’t forget, you can sign up to receive regular monthly email updates simply by completing the online form under Recent Changes in the JBI COnNECT website.

Best Practice in Burmese

Six more JBI Best Practice Information Sheets are now available in Burmese. Links to these translations and Best Practice in Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Thai and Romanian can be found at: http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/pubs/best_practice.php.

New Systematic Review Protocol

A new Systematic Review Protocol from the JBI Collaborating Centre in Nottingham has been added to the JBI web site:

• Health professionals’ views about the universal childhood immunisation programme

View the full listing at: the JBI Library of Review Protocols.

New Review in JBI Library

There is a new review now available in the JBI Library of systematic reviews:

• Promoting and supporting self-care management for adults living in the community with physical chronic illness: A systematic review of the effectiveness and meaningfulness of the patient- practitioner encounter.

Check out the full listing at: http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/pubs/systematic_reviews.php

2009/10 Education Prospectus now available!

The new JBI Education Prospectus is now available online at:

http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/services/educ_and_training.php

Download it now to find out more about the short courses and other full time and part time leadership, research and higher degree courses offered by the Institute.

JBI International Convention

The full program for the JBI International Convention, Ripples to Revolution: From Bench to Bedside is now available on the website:

http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/events/2009JBIConv/index.html

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to be part of this special event. Register now!

PACEsetterS

Members should have received their exclusive copy of PACEsetterS in the latest mail out. We hope you and your staff are enjoying this issue and encourage you to submit your own stories to us. We are in the process of compiling the next issue, which will be available at the JBI International Convention, which will be a wonderful opportunity to showcase your activities and projects. It will also be a great chance to advertise your services to a broad international audience. Check out the media kit at:
http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/pacesetters/index.php

The Joanna Briggs Institute Research and Education Unit presents ‘Clinical Trials’

For more details of this event, please click here

Collaborating Centres

We are proud to have the following organisations as the latest JBI's Collaborating Centre and Affiliate Centre:

• Texan Christian University Center for Evidence Based Practice and Research, and
• Witwatersrand – Affiliate JBI Collaborating Centre for Evidence-Based Practice

Please click here to view all the JBI Collaborating Centres

Call out to Centres of Excellence

JBI is looking for clinicians and/or researchers at the top of their field to join its Evidence Based Practice worldwide team. Click here for more information.

New Systematic Review Protocols

The following new protocols have been added to the JBI web site:

• The effectiveness of interventions to reduce undernutrition and promote eating in older adults with dementia: A systematic review
• The Use of Reinforcement on the Management of Behaviours Associated with Dementia
• The Use of Recall on the Management of Behaviours Associated with Dementia
• Adult user’s attitudes and beliefs regarding herbal & food supplements for the relief of chronic pain (Updated)

The protocol: 'Leisure Activities and their Role in Preventing Dementia: A Systematic Review' has been updated in the following 2 new protocols:

• Physical Leisure Activities and their Role in Preventing Dementia: A Systematic Review
• Cognitive Leisure Activities and their Role in Preventing Dementia: A Systematic Review

View the full listing at: the JBI Library of Review Protocols.

New Masters Program under way!

The new Master of Clinical Science (MClinSc) Degree started this week. Students are excited at the prospect of developing their skills in the systematic review of evidence and translation of that evidence into clinical practice. If you would like to know more about future intakes for this course please contact Craig Lockwood [craig.lockwood@adelaide.edu.au].

June updates in JBI COnNECT

There are 70 updated records (Evidence Reviews and Recommended Practices) now available in JBI COnNECT. To find out more please visit the ‘Recent changes’ section of JBI COnNECT. Don’t forget you can also sign up for monthly email update alerts so that your practice is always based on the most up to date information!

World-renowned keynote speakers locked in!

A broad range of keynote speakers has been secured for the JBI International Convention, Ripples to Revolution: From Bench to Bedside! The eminent Sir Muir Gray, Chief Knowledge Officer for the NHS in the UK will be joined by an array of other prominent, distinguished figures in evidence-based health care. Find out more by visiting:

www.joannabriggs.edu.au/events/2009JBIConv/speakers.html

Don’t miss out on your chance to hear them speak and REGISTER NOW!

New systematic review protocols

The following new protocols have been added to the JBI web site:

• The effects of practice size on quality of care
• A systematic review of the experiences of older people with visual impairment of interventions aiming to prevent falls, with a particular focus on environmental and/or behaviour interventions
• The effects of lifestyle and behavioural interventions for urinary incontinence on mobility, physical activity and falls in older people: A comprehensive systematic review
• Theoretical models or frameworks that address the process of synthesis: a scoping review
• A systematic review of the effectiveness of secondary prevention lifestyle interventions designed to change lifestyle behaviour following stroke
• The needs and experiences of people with a diagnosis of skin cancer

View the full listing at: the JBI Library of Review Protocols.

New Collaborating Centre

The Joanna Briggs Institute is pleased to welcome the Wits JBI Collaborating Centre for Evidence-based Practice, based at the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.  Dr Patricia McInerney (formally Director of the JBI South African Centre for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery in Durban) is the Director of the new centre, which will focus its activities on nursing.  We look forward to working with Dr McInerney once again and to the Centre’s contribution to the Collaboration!

JBI Membership

The Institute is delighted to see so many membership renewals coming in as we approach the end of financial year.  It is a testimony to the value and utility a JBI membership offers.  To find out more about JBI membership options and the many advantages of becoming a JBI member please visit: http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/membership/index.php or contact our friendly membership team at jbi@adelaide.edu.au or +61 8 8303 4880

Consultancy work

The Institute is often sought out to undertake specialised research and consultancy work for various organizations around the world. We are excited to announce that we recently successfully completed two projects:
National Health and Medical Research Council:
The Systematic Review of Infection Control Literature Relating to Environmental Cleaning and Multi-Resistant Organisms to Provide the Evidence Underpinning the Revised Infection Control Guidelines for the Prevention of Transmission of Infectious Diseases in the Healthcare Setting
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare:
Patient Safety in Primary Healthcare: a review of the literature
If you would like to know more about the JBI Research and Consultancy program please visit: http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/research_unit/index.php or contact Craig Lockwood (craig.lockwood@adelaide.edu.au).

Joanna Briggs Foundation Advisory Board

In addition to the appointment of Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce, AC as the Patron of the Joanna Briggs Foundation, we are pleased to announce the membership of the Joanna Briggs Foundation Advisory Board as follows:
Professor Fiona Wood AM, Director of Burns Service of WA
Professor Carmen Lawrence – Professorial Fellow, University of WA
Professor Gavin Brown AO – Inaugural Director, Royal Institution of Australia
Gavin Moodie – Principal Policy Adviser, Griffith University
Kerry O’Brien – Presenter ‘7.30 Report’ ABC1
Richard Aedy – Presenter ‘Life Matters’ ABC Radio National
Dr Jo Tiddy – Josephine Tiddy Corporate Transformations Pty Ltd
Professor Alison Tierney – Editor in Chief, Journal of Advanced Nursing
Professor Catharine Lumby – Director, Journalism & Media Research Centre, University of NSW
Rowan Callick - Asia-Pacific Editor, The Australian
We are excited to be working with such a diverse, distinguished and experienced group of individuals to create healthier world for all.  Find out more about the Foundation at: www.joannabriggsfoundation.org

PACEsetterS

The next issue of JBI member magazine, PACEsetterS, will be distributed shortly.  This special issue relates to issues around evidence-based healthcare in developing countries.  Look out for it in your next JBI mail out!

Last chance!

The deadline for submitting abstracts to the JBI International Convention, Ripples to Revolution: from Bench to Bedside is fast approaching!  Submit your abstract online at http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/events/2009JBIConv/abstracts.html before the 22nd of June for your chance to present at this outstanding international event!

Are you JBI endorsed?

The JBI Endorsement Program provides recognition for facilities utilising the best available evidence to improve their practice.  For more information please visit http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/services/endorsement_program.php

Work opportunities

If you would like to contribute to the evidence-based movement in your specialty, enhance your literature searching skills, and receive payment for this work, please visit http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/about/jobs.php

Change of dates

Please note that the JBI Evidence Based Clinical Fellowship Program will now be run from September 21st – 25th.  For more information or an application form please visit http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/services/clin_fellow.php
The date of the forthcoming JBI COnNECT Workshop (currently scheduled for Fri September 18th) has also been changed to Monday September 14th.

Did you know?

The Joanna Briggs Institute is also home to the:

• Cochrane Nursing Care Network
• Cochrane Qualitative Review Methods Group
• Campbell Collaboration Methods Group - Process and Evaluation Sub Group
• Joanna Briggs Foundation
• National Evidence Based Aged Care Unit
• International Journal of Evidence Based Healthcare (Editorial Office)
• International Journal of Nursing Practice (Editorial Office)

New Members

The Institute would like to welcome new members Hong Kong University and Monmouth Medical Centre.  To find out more about JBI membership options please visit http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/membership/index.php

Psych Evidence Matters

In addition to Evidence Matters, JBI members now have access to Psych Evidence Matters via JBI COnNECT.  Psych Evidence Matters is an easy to use, evidence-based search engine that allows users to quickly assess therapy options for specific patients with a confirmed mental health diagnosis.  Find out more about the benefits of JBI membership at http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/membership/index.php or contact our friendly membership team at jbi@adelaide.edu.au or +61 8 8303 4880.

Clinical Wisdom in Evidence-based Practice

Explore clinical wisdom and collaboratively develop an understanding of the role of clinical wisdom in the delivery of evidence-based practice in this one-day education program! 
When: Monday 13th August
Where: JBI, Adelaide, South Australia
To register your interest or find out more information please contact us at jbieducation@adelaide.edu.au

Conference success!

The National Australian conference on evidence based clinical leadership was a great success!  Delegates enjoyed a unique opportunity to hear some outstanding keynote speakers, network and share their experiences of clinical leadership and evidence based practice in an exquisite venue. 
Special guest speaker Dawn Fraser was in attendance for most of the conference, meeting with delegates and speaking at both the conference dinner and at the plenary session on the second morning.
To read about all of the highlights, download presentations will be available soon. View the JBI National Australian Conference Photos.

JBI Clinical Leadership Fellows Alumni

During the National Australian conference Olympic Legend Dawn Fraser launched the JBI Clinical Leadership Fellows Alumni at an exclusive luncheon hosted by Sosta Restaurant in Adelaide.  Fellows enjoyed a sumptuous meal and were presented with certificates by Dawn, who applauded the important work being done by the Fellows and their commitment to clinical practice improvement.
If you would like to learn more about the JBI Fellowship Program and download an application form please visit: http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/services/educ_and_training.php

New Monograph

JBI will shortly release a compendium of reports from the Joanna Briggs Institute Evidence Based Clinical Leadership Program.  These reports showcase the knowledge and experiences of participants in the program from 2005 to 2008, highlighting exemplars of barriers and enablers to achieving high quality, evidence-based care in complex and dynamic health settings.
To register your interest in purchasing a copy of this outstanding publication please email the Institute at jbi@adelaide.edu.au

Quentin Bryce Patron of Joanna Briggs Foundation

Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce, AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia has agreed to be the official Patron of the Adelaide-based Joanna Briggs Foundation.
Ms Bryce’s rich and distinguished career as an academic, lawyer, community and human rights advocate, to name but a few, positions her ideally as Patron of the Joanna Briggs Foundation whose Vision is “creating healthier lives” and whose values are focused on equity and the responsibility of all health professionals to work within an ethic of care. 
To learn more about the Foundation please visit: http://www.joannabriggsfoundation.org/

New Collaborating Centre launched

The Scottish Centre for Evidence Based Care of Older People were delighted to officially launch their Centre this week in Glasgow.  Over 200 people were in attendance and the team is excited about working with JBI to advance and promote evidence based care for older people through its systematic evidence reviews and practice development activities.
The Centre is based in the School of Nursing, Midwifery & Community Health at Glasgow Caledonian University.  To find out more please visit the website at: http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/collab_ctrs/glasgow.php

JBI COnNECT – 6 Steps to Evidence-based Practice

Learn how to search for and appraise evidence, access summarised evidence and embed it in your practice, and how to use and evaluate the results.
When: Monday 15th June
Where: Joanna Briggs Institute, Adelaide
To find out more about this and other JBI courses please visit: http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/services/educ_and_training.php

Cochrane Nursing Care Network bulletin

The first bulletin from the Cochrane Nursing Care Network is now available for download at: http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/cncn/news.php

New Collaborating Centre

We are pleased to welcome the Texas Christian University Centre for Evidence Based Practice and Research, based in Texas, USA, to the Joanna Briggs Collaboration (JBC)!  We look forward to building a fruitful and productive relationship with them.  For more information about the JBC please visit http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/about/networks.php

Adapting Existing Evidence-based Guidelines for Local Use and Developing Evidence-based Clinical Pathways

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the purposes and principles of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and develop skills to adapt evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for local use in this JBI course.
When: June, Tuesday 22 - Thursday 24
More information is available at: http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/services/educ_and_training.php

JBI in the Journal of Advanced Nursing

Did you know that selected JBI evidence-based information can be found in the Journal of Advanced Nursing in a section called ‘Review Summaries: Evidence for Nursing Practice’.  The journal is published monthly and more information is available via: http://www.journalofadvancednursing.com/

Save time AND money!

The Joanna Briggs Institute knows that times are tough, but investing in clinical practice improvement can save you time and money.  JBI membership offers a great opportunity to access a world of information and resources at your fingertips!  To find out more please contact our friendly membership team at jbi@adelaide.edu.au

NEW systematic reviews!

There are three NEW systematic reviews in the JBI Library of Systematic Reviews!
The Prevention and Management of Complications associated with established Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tubes in Adults: a systematic review
The Effectiveness of Integrated Care Pathways for Adults and Children in Health Care Settings
The experiences of caregivers in providing home-based care to persons with HIV/AIDS in Africa
For these and more please visit the library at: http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/pubs/systematic_reviews.php

Call for abstracts

Submit your abstract to the 2009 Joanna Briggs Institute International Convention, Ripples to Revolution: From Bench to Bedside. See the website for more information about this excitiing event! Abstract call closes 22 June 2009. Accepted abstracts will be published in the Wiley Blackwell International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare.
http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/events/2009JBIConv/abstracts.html

Last chance to attend conference!

The National Australian conference on evidence based clinical leadership is here next week! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to hear world-renowned speakers and meet Olympic legend Dawn Fraser! Register now at:
http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/events/2009NAC/rego.html

Qualitative Research Methods for Health Professionals and Health Scientists

Examine the history and development of qualitative approaches to research in this unique JBI course to be run from Monday 13 – Friday 17 July. More information is available at:
http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/services/educ_and_training.php

JBI Advisory Board of Studies

The Joanna Briggs Institute has a new Advisory Board of Studies that will advise the Institute on the quality of curriculum, content, delivery, assessment, moderation and certificating of JBI education programs; and the broad features of the curriculum, assessment and moderation of new programs of study that might in future be developed.

The Board consists of JBI staff members Professor Alan Pearson and Craig Lockwood as well as international experts including Dr Susan Salmond, Stanley S. Bergen, Jr., Denise O'Connor, Professor Andrea Rita Horvath, Prof Angela Harden, Prof. Morag A. Gray, Dr. Mahmoud El Barbary, Dr Patricia Benner, Dr Ian Graham, Dr Lisa Hopp, Dr Janet Harris, Dr Margaret Harrison, Assoc Prof Joy MacDermid, Professor Ken Walsh, Professor Adrian Esterman, Jos Kleijnen, Caroline De Brun, Alan Schwartz, Fiona Morgan, Steve Simon

JBI Reviewers Page update

JBI Approach to EBP Levels of Evidence Grades of Recommendation is now available from the JBI Reviewers Page.

New Systematic Reviews: (Members Only)

• Positioning of Preterm Infants for Optimal Physiological Development: a systematic review
• Physical Leisure Activities and their Role in Preventing Dementia: a systematic review
• Effects of Multisensory Therapy on Behaviour of Adult Clients with Developmental Disabilities
• Lack of effectiveness of primary conservative management for infants with brachial plexus birth palsy
• Appropriateness of using a symbol to identify dementia and/or delirium: a systematic review

You can view the complete listing on the JBI Library of Systematic Review.

New protocol:

• Effectiveness of interventions to raise men’s awareness of bladder and bowel health: A systematic review

You can view the full protocol listing at the JBI Library of Review Protocols.

New Collaborating Centre

We are pleased to welcome the Texas Christian University Centre for Evidence Based Practice and Research, based in Texas, USA, to the Joanna Briggs Collaboration (JBC)! We look forward to building a fruitful and productive relationship with them. For more information about the JBC please visit:
http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/about/networks.php

Adapting Existing Evidence-based Guidelines for Local Use and Developing Evidence-based Clinical Pathways

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the purposes and principles of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and develop skills to adapt evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for local use in this JBI course.

When: June, Tuesday 22 - Thursday 24

More information is available at:
http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/services/educ_and_training.php

JBI in the Journal of Advanced Nursing

Did you know that selected JBI evidence-based information can be found in the Journal of Advanced Nursing in a section called ‘Review Summaries: Evidence for Nursing Practice’. The journal is published monthly and more information is available via:
http://www.journalofadvancednursing.com/

Save time AND money!

The Joanna Briggs Institute knows that times are tough, but investing in clinical practice improvement can save you time and money. JBI membership offers a great opportunity to access a world of information and resources at your fingertips! To find out more please contact our friendly membership team at jbi@adelaide.edu.au

New Systematic Reviews: (Members Only)

• The Impact of Hospital Visiting Hour Policies on Pediatric and Adult Patients and their Visitors
• The effectiveness of interventions in the prevention and management of aggressive behaviours in patients admitted to an acute hospital setting: a systematic review

You can view the complete listing on the JBI Library of Systematic Review.

New protocol:

• Quality of life tools for adult patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy: a systematic review

You can view the full protocol listing at the JBI Library of Review Protocols.

Three weeks to go!

There are only three weeks left to register to attend the National Australian Conference on Evidence-based Clinical Leadership at the National Wine Centre in Adelaide on the 27^th – 29^th May. Don’t miss out! Register now!
http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/events/2009NAC/rego.html

Call for abstracts

If you can’t make it to our conference in May submit your abstract to the Joanna Briggs Institute International convention, Ripples to Revolution: From Bench to Bedside. See the website for more information about this exciting event!
http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/events/2009JBIConv/abstracts.html

Clinical Fellowships Program

Applications are now being accepted for the JBI Clinical Fellows Program. This is an exciting opportunity to experience a comprehensive facilitated evidence-based implementation program. More information about this and other JBI education programs is available on the Education page of the website.
http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/services/educ_and_training.php

New Evidence Synthesis Group

We would like to welcome College of Health Sciences, HARARE, ZIMBABWE as the latest JBI Evidence Synthesis Group!

New protocols:

• The effectiveness of using human patient simulation manikins in the teaching of clinical reasoning skills to undergraduate nursing students: a systematic review

You can view the full protocol listing at the JBI Library of Review Protocols.

Evidence Reviewers

The Contributor's Handbook and Invoice Example in our JBI Reviewer's Page have been updated.

Cochrane Nursing Care Network Symposium

Registration is now available here.

Directing Operations in Adelaide

JBI are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Catalin Tufanaru, previously Director of the Romanian Centre for Evidence based Public Health, to the position of Acting Director of Operations to oversee the day-to-day operations of all JBI programs in Adelaide.

New protocols:

• Effectiveness of medical compared to multidisciplinary models of care, for patients’ with pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease; A systematic review
• Effect of Arm Exercise on Dyspnea in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review
• The Use of Reinforcement and/or Recall on the Management of Behaviours Associated with Dementia: A systematic review

You can view the full protocol listing at the JBI Library of Review Protocols.

New protocol:

• The experiences of heart failure patients following their participation in self-management patient education programmes: A systematic review

You can view the full protocol listing at the JBI Library of Review Protocols.

Cochrane Nursing Care Network Website

The CNCN website is now live! Please visit http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/cncn/ for more information on this network.

Teaching Evidence-based healthcare in Clinical Settings

Examine the history and development of evidence-based healthcare, the processes of teaching the critical appraisal of evidence, and strategies for integrating evidence-based practice into curricula.

When: May, Monday 4 - Tuesday 5
Where: Adelaide, South Australia
For more information please contact us at jbieducation@adelaide.edu.au

Translating Evidence into Practice Using Clinical Audit

Explore strategies that promote evidence utilisation and collaboratively develop understandings related to change management in healthcare.

When: May, Tuesday 26
Where: Adelaide, South Australia
For more information please contact us at jbieducation@adelaide.edu.au

Preliminary event notice

The Cochrane Nursing Care Network will host a symposium in Singapore on the 9th and 10th of October 2009. More information coming soon!

Health-e-Directory

If you have received your Health-e-Directory from CHICK Services, check out page 70 for the JBI company profile!

Cochrane Nursing Care Network

We are delighted to announce that the Cochrane Nursing Care Network (CNCN) is now registered as a Cochrane entity. Stay tuned for more information, coming soon!

New Masters course

The Joanna Briggs Institute is pleased to offer supervision of candidates who enrol in the University of Adelaide’s Master of Clinical Science (MClinSc) Degree. If you would like to develop your skills in searching for, appraising, extracting and synthesising evidence; in conducting systematic reviews; and in translating evidence into action in health policy and clinical practice then this course is for you. For more information please contact us jbieducation@adelaide.edu.au

JBI Reviewer

JBI is now looking for interested persons to contribute to the update and development of evidence-based resources within JBI COnNECT. The content of JBI COnNECT includes evidence summaries and evidence based recommended practices. Content is updated annually to ensure that the information presented on JBI COnNECT is up to date and congruent with the evidence. JBI Reviewers are external to the institute and are paid a fee to update and develop JBI COnNECT content. If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit the JBI Reviewer page at http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/about/reviewers.php.

Rehabilitation node live!

The Rehabilitation node is now live on JBI COnNECT. This new node incorporates all the resources previously contained in the Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy nodes, as well as other rehabilitation specific information from the other JBI COnNECT nodes.

Welcome new members!

We would like to welcome new JBI members Bundoora Extended Care Centre, Broadmeadows Health Service, Craigieburn Health Service, Yorketown Centre, Community Care, Respite and Direct Care Services, and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

JBI on Facebook

If you have joined the Facebook fad and would like to know more about JBI activities or events, please look for us on line and become our friend! It is just another way to access the latest news and information from JBI! (You need to be registered with Facebook to view our Facebook pages)

• Joanna Briggs Institute
• JBI Aged Care Clinical Fellows

New Protocols and Systematic Review

New Systematic Reviews:

• The Effectiveness of Integrated Care Pathways for Adults and Children in Health Care Settings
• The experiences of caregivers in providing home-based care to persons with HIV/AIDS in Africa
• The Role for Osmotic Agents in Children with Acute Encephalopathies

You can view the complete listing on the JBI Library of Systematic Review.

New protocols:

• A comprehensive systematic review of the use of simulation in the continuing education and training of qualified Medical, Nursing and Midwifery Staff (Updated)
• The Use of Reinforcement and/or Recall on the Management of Behaviours Associated with Dementia: A systematic review
• Parents’ and families’ experiences of care by health care professionals in the hospital setting following perinatal death: A systematic review
• Management of Disruptive Behaviour within Nursing Work Environments, A Systematic Review of the Evidence

You can view the full protocol listing at the JBI Library of Review Protocols.

The New PACES goes live!

The new version of PACES is now live! If you would like to experience a new era in clinical audit and feedback, please visit
http://paces.jbidevsite.org/

JBI Collaboration News

We would like to welcome Elaine McCall as the interim Director of the Centre for Evidence Based Health Care Aotearoa, New Zealand. She takes over from Dr Bridie Kent who has moved to Deakin University in Victoria, Australia, who we thank for her contribution to the Collaboration.

The Australian Centre for Rural and Remote Evidence Based Practice, based in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia is pleased to welcome Professor Cath Rogers-Clark as the new Director. Judy March will remain with the Centre as Deputy Director.

Dr Petra Brysiewicz is the new Director of the South African Centre for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery in Durban.

Nursing honour in Spain

Dr Teresa Moreno Casbas, Director of the Spanish Centre for Evidence Based Nursing has been appointed, as a result of competitive examination, as an "Investigador Títular de Organismos Publicos de Investigación. Especialidad: Servicios de Salud y evaluación tecnologías sanitarias" (Research Leader for Public Research Institutions in the Field of Health Services Research and Health Technology Assessment). Dr Casbas is the first nurse in Spain to achieve this and this is an important breakthrough for nursing research in Spain. Dr Casbas will continue to lead our Centre in Spain – and will join a number of our other Directors (such as Professor Rhonda Griffiths and Professor Judy Lumby) who have been recognised by their home nations for their outstanding contribution to health care and research.

Best Practice distribution

JBI is proud to announce that the Best Practice series is now available through the eGranary Digital Library: delivering digital teaching materials to practitioners and scholars in developing countries. Although the Best Practice series is freely available via the JBI website, the eGranary Digital Library provides resources to institutions lacking adequate internet access in Africa. To learn more please visit http://www.widernet.org/digitalLibrary/HowItWorks.htm

New Protocols

New protocols have just been added to the JBI Library:

• A comprehensive systematic review of the clinical, patient centred and economic effectiveness of manual lymph drainage (MLD) and other forms of massage that aim to improve lymph uptake
• Factors Influencing and Shaping the Lived Experience After Stroke: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies
• Supporting trail-blazing: A systematic review of the factors that facilitate or inhibit the implementation of new nursing roles: the experiences of UK consultant nurses
• Barriers and determinants of health services’ accessibility in economic and work migrant populations

Click on the links above to download the protocol or click here to go to the JBI Library of Review Protocols.

RCNA scholarships

The Royal College of Nursing, Australia, are now offering scholarships of up to $10,000 to assist nurses and midwives in Australia to undertake continuing education and professional development. This provides a great opportunity to participate in the many courses offered by JBI, including the Clinical Fellowships Program! To find out more about RNCA scholarships please visit
www.rcna.org.au/scholarships/scholarships
and to find out more about JBI education opportunities please visit
www.joannabriggs.edu.au/services/educ_and_training.php

JBI COnNECT news!

There are some exciting new developments in JBI COnNECT!

Advance notice – the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy nodes in JBI COnNECT are being combined to form a new Rehabilitation node.

Please note that “Care Bundles” are now called “Recommended Practices”.

JBI COnNECT Statistics are now available to members with Admin (or higher) level access. Please visit the JBI COnNECT website to find out more!

JBI and AutumnCare

AutumnCare is an Australian based software company that provides advanced clinical and operational solutions to the aged care industry. AutumnCare works with and is supported by some of the largest technology organisations in the world. JBI is pleased to announce it has renewed its relationship with AutumnCare, making the best available evidence available to the aged care industry. For more information please visit www.autumncare.com.au

Coming soon!

We are excited to announce that NEW evidence based consumer information sheets will soon be available to compliment the 2009 edition of the JBI Best Practice book, soon for release. Watch this space for more details!

New & Updated Protocols

Updated protocol:

• A Systematic Review on the Effectiveness and Meaningfulness of Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) for Clinical Decision Making Processes in Nurses

New protocols:

• The effectiveness of strategies and interventions that aim to assist the transition from student to newly qualified nurse
• Self monitoring of blood glucose in type 2 diabetes mellitus: systematic review of economic evidence
• Systematic review of the effectiveness of the single, two and three field digital retinal photography for screening diabetic retinopathy
• A qualitative review on the experiences of people, their families and carers living with one or more long term condition (LTC) being supported by the nurses in the community
• Clinical effectiveness of different approaches to peritoneal dialysis catheter exit-site care

Click on the links above to download the protocol or click here to go to the JBI Library of Review Protocols.

The 2009 JBI Convention

The 2009 JBI Convention Website is now live! Please click on the banner on the front page or click here to go the the Convention website.

NEW Systematic Review!

The first systematic review for 2009 is now available in the JBI Library of Systematic Reviews. If you would like the best information about Prevention and Management of Complications associated with established Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tubes in Adults please visit the library and read the review!

Knowledge Translation: Implementing Evidence into Practice

Learn how to examine current evidence relevant to implementing EBP and become familiar with the PARiHS framework as a tool to facilitate successful implementation. March, Monday 30 – Tuesday 31. For more information please contact us at jbieducation@adelaide.edu.au

CReMS for XP

A new Windows XP compatible version of the JBI Comprehensive Review Management System (CReMS) is now available online! Versions of CReMS are also available for Windows Vista and Mac OS X. Download the right version for you FREE of charge at http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/services/install.htm

R&D at JBI

The Institute has won several prestigious research grants in recent months from groups including the World Health Organization and the National Health and Medical Research Council (Australia). To find out more about research at JBI please visit: http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/research_unit/index.php

New Protocols

New protocols:

Systematic review of the effectiveness of the single, two and three field digital retinal photography for screening diabetic retinopathy, and

The effectiveness of treatment of Buruli Ulcer with Streptomycin-Rifampicin: A systematic review,

have been added to our library. Click on the link to download the protocol or click here to view all protocols.

The 2009 JBI Convention

The 2009 JBI Convention Website is now live! Please click on the banner on the front page or click here to go the the Convention website.

Best Practice in Burmese

The first Best Practice information sheet translated by staff of the Joanna Briggs collaborating centre in Myanmar – The Yangon Centre for Evidence Based Healthcare at the Military Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science.

The information sheet is on Pre-operative hair removal to reduce surgical site infection.

Nightingale Seminar, Kings College, London

Professor Alan Pearson, Founder and Executive Director of the Joanna Briggs Institute and Professor of Evidence Based Healthcare at the University of Adelaide, will give the Nightingale Seminar on Monday the 9th March 2009.

Professor Pearson will discuss the Australian Government’s 1986 decision to transfer nursing education to the university sector, its impact on the recruitment and retention of nurses and the quality of patient care.

For more information about the event please email nightingale.seminar@kcl.ac.uk

Save the date!

The 7th Biennial Joanna Briggs Colloquium, Knowledge to Action: The Next Generation of Evidence Based Practice will be held in Chicago from the 13th – 15th September at the Sheraton. More information coming soon!

Welcome new members!

We would like to welcome Anglicare Canberra and Goulburn, which includes Ginnindera Gardens, Bimbimbie Retirement Village, Manner Park and Brindabella Gardens. Mayborough District Health Service has also taken out JBI membership. To see a comprehensive list of JBI members, please visit our JBI Associates page!

Clinical Wisdom in Evidence-based Practice

Explore clinical wisdom and collaboratively develop an understanding of the role of clinical wisdom in the delivery of evidence-based practice in this NEW JBI course to be offered on the 17th of March. For more information please contact us at jbieducation@adelaide.edu.au

TAP in to thematic analysis

Have you tried JBI’s Thematic Analysis Program? The software has been designed to assist researchers and practitioners in the fields of health, the social sciences and humanities to conduct qualitative data analysis. Click here to find out more!

Evidence Matters

Evidence Matters, an on line evidence-based medical search engine, is now available to JBI Members via JBI COnNECT+. If you would like to “ask a clinical questions”, log in and take advantage of this exciting new resource at www.jbiconnect.org/connect/plus/plus/index.php

New manuals out now!

All official JBI COnNECT evidence-based manuals have been updated, including a brand new Infection Control manual. Exclusive to JBI members, get on line, get the evidence and get it into practice at www.jbiconnect.org/connect/ebhc/embed/index.php

Welcome new members

We would like to welcome Rupanyup Hospital, Gawler Health Service, Kapunda Hospital, Moran Australia Aged Care Services, West Coast District Health Board, Indiana University Northwest and Taipei Medical University – Wan Fang Hospital who all recently joined JBI. We hope you find JBI resources a valuable addition to your facilities. See who are members of JBI.

JBI Outreach program

We are very excited to announce that Zaire and Fiji recently received sponsorship to access JBI resources. Health professionals in these regions can now access evidence-based resources to aid their decision-making and improve quality of care. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our many generous sponsors. If you would like to contribute to this worthwhile program, please visit www.joannabriggs.edu.au/about/outreach-program.php

Abstract deadline extended

The deadline for abstracts for the National Australian Conference on Evidence Based Clinical Leadership has been extended for a short time only! For your chance to participate in this fantastic event submit your abstract by 2nd March. Don’t miss out on your chance to meet Dawn Fraser and network with high profile clinical leaders from around Australia.

3 New Evidence Synthesis Groups

JBI welcomes the following 3 new ESG groups! Please click on the links below for more details of each group:

• Kigali Health Institute (KHI), Rwanda
• Cameroon Centre for Evidence Based Care Studies (CCEBCS)
• Makere University School of Public Health - Uganda

Members Day and Centre launch great success!

South Australian Members Day was a great success! It was wonderful to see so many people from across the state. We were also excited to re-launch the Centre for Evidence-based Nursing South Australia, with Professor Alison Kitson as Director.

The Joanna Briggs Foundation Inc

The Joanna Briggs Foundation is a new initiative that seeks to fund projects that will support health professionals in poor and disadvantaged communities to develop their skills in the provision of evidence-based care to improve health outcomes. To find out more and learn how you can help please visit: http://www.joannabriggsfoundation.org/

FREE software!

Remember the System for the Unified Management, Assessment and Review Instrument (SUMARI) is available for FREE to those interested in conducting systematic reviews of research evidence!

New issue out now

The latest issue of the International Journal of Evidence Based Health Care is now available! Articles include a systematic review of the effectiveness of Cognitive–Behavioural Therapy with hopeful elements to prevent the development of depression in young people and an implementation and evaluation of an oral healthcare best practice guideline in a paediatric hospital. For this and more visit the journal website!

C.H.A.I.N

Make contact with other like-minded individuals and seek help, advice and information. JBI CHAIN Australia and JBI CHAIN international are now available. For more please visit: http://chain.ulcc.ac.uk/chain/index.html

New Protocols

New protocols:

Exploring the diversity of conceptualizations of self-care: a scoping review, and
The effectiveness of telephone-based post-discharge nursing care in decreasing readmission rate in patients with heart failure: A systematic review,

have been added to our library. Click on the link to download the protocol or click here to view all protocols.

Centre for Evidence-based Nursing South Australia (CENSA)

Prof Alison Kitson is now the new Centre Director of CENSA
Dr Rick Wiechula is now the Deputy Director of CENSA

JBI Clinical Fellowships Program

JBI Clinical Fellowships Program coming soon - apply now to make sure you don't miss out!

Comprehensive Systematic Review Training

Comprehensive Systematic Review training being conducted in Adelaide in March - places are limited, so book now!

JBI COnNECT

Stay up to date with monthly evidence updates via email from JBI COnNECT. Simply log on, go to 'Recent Changes' and click on the link!

New Protocol

The protocol "The nurses' experiences of truth telling to the terminal cancer patients: A systematic review" has been added to our Review Protocol database.

Systematic Reviews and Technical Reports Update

The following Systematic Reviews are now available for download from the JBI Library of Systematic Reviews: (Members only)

• Effects of music listening on adult patients' pre-procedural state anxiety in hospital
• The effectiveness of non-surgical interventions in the treatment of Charcot foot
• Clinical effectiveness of barrier preparations in the prevention and treatment of nappy dermatitis in infants and preschool children of nappy age
• Role of MRSA reservoirs in the acute care setting
• How has the impact of 'care pathway technologies' on service integration in stroke care been measured and what is the strength of the evidence to support their effectiveness in this respect?
• A systematic review of the effect of educational interventions for urinary and faecal incontinence by health care staff/carers/clients in aged care, on level of knowledge, frequency of incontinence episodes and hours spent on the management of incontinence episodes

2008 Technical Reports volume 1-10 have been added to our Technical Reports Library.

New Photos

Last year’s 6th Biennial Joanna Briggs Colloquium was hosted by the Spanish Centre for Evidence-based Nursing in association with the 12th International Nursing Conference. The event was held in the pristine and gorgeous Spanish city of Cordoba, where 800 delegates from all over the world attended a very informative and enjoyable event. Everyone at JBI thanks the Spanish Centre and the people from Spain for their warm hospitality and congratulates them on a brilliant event. Please click the link below to see photos from the event.

6th Biennial Joanna Briggs Colloquium in association with the 12th International Nursing Research Conference - Cordoba, SPAIN

Following the Colloquium, the Joanna Briggs Collaboration Committee of Directors travelled to the stunning city of Seville for their annual face-to-face meeting. There was much healthy debate at the three day meeting, which was followed by an interesting Director’s challenge and formal dinner that included traditional Spanish dancing and several awards to recognise outstanding centre performance. Please click the link below to see photos from this meeting.

Joanna Briggs Institute Committee of Directors meeting - Seville, SPAIN

The Joanna Briggs Institute SA Members Day 2009

This event is scheduled on 12 February 2009. Please click here for more details.

2009 National Australian Conference Update

The Speakers and Program sections of the conference have been updated. Please click here to visit the 2009 NAC website.

New Feature on JBI COnNECT

Advanced users are now able to download and export their stats into excel on COnNECT

The JBI 2009 Education Program

The JBI 2009 Education program is now available online. Please click here to our 2009 program

JBI COnNECT All-of-Country Membership

EVERYONE has a right to the BEST information.  For a cost of only 1 cent (AUD) per person per year your government could ensure that you have access to the best available information to make decisions.

Petitions have been set up for most of the countries represented by the flags on the left side of the JBI Website. More countries will be included in the weeks to come.

Sign online to show your support for JBI All-of-Country association by visiting JBI COnNECT for your country.

New Systematic Reviews and Evidence Utilisations

New Systematic Reviews (click here to view the full listing) have been added to our library: (Members only)

• Prophylactic steroids for paediatric open-heart surgery: a systematic review
• Systematic review of the effectiveness of nursing interventions in reducing or relieving post-operative pain

New Evidence Utilisation (click here to view the full listing): (Members only)

• The clinical effectiveness of length of bed rest for patients recovering from trans-femoral diagnostic cardiac catheterisation
• Resistance exercises for health promotion in coronary patients: evidence of benefits and risks
• The infection control management of MRSA in acute care
• Implementation of a glucose management protocol to prevent hypo- and hyperglycaemia in critically ill patients
• The epistemology of patient safety research