Conference poster showcase & event
Posters submitted to our conference poster competition are on display in MMC Library! Visit during business hours to see the digital posters up on the big screen – including our bookable Surface Hub – or view them in the Monash Health Research Repository 24/7.
Event: Join us for a morning tea to announce the winning poster and highly commended entries, plus the opportunity to meet other active Monash Health researchers and view all submitted posters.
When? Tuesday, 29 October at 10:30am in MMC Library (map).
NEW! Accreditation webpage
Did you know? The Library’s resources, services, and spaces actively support the NSQHS Standards and Accreditation, as well as Monash Health’s accreditation as a training provider for health professionals. To find out more, visit the new Accreditation page on our website. Contact Alice Anderson, Director of Library Services, to discuss how the Library can support your unit in this area.
NEW! Data extraction in Covidence webinar
This special webinar will teach you tips and tricks for effectively using the data extraction tools in Covidence. Learn which tool is best suited to your project, and how to adapt the ready-made data extraction templates. Covidence is our top recommended tool for literature reviews of all kinds.
When? Tuesday, 19 November at 1pm. Register here to attend live or be notified when the recording is available on our Latte page.
Research support for grant applications
If you are planning to apply for a research grant in the coming weeks, remember that the Library offers various levels of research support to help with planning your project and finding grants.
Related: Research & Grant Proposals Guide
Our collection is always evolving. See a full list of our new books here.
Text and Atlas of Wound Diagnosis and Treatment, 3rd Ed.
Williams textbook of endocrinology, 15th Ed.
Combating Physician Burnout
Selected articles from this month's featured journals. View all journals in BrowZine.
Need help with your research? Join an online drop-in session
2:00pm - 3:00pm, Every Thursday.
To join, simply click the Teams link at the top of our training calendar.
Can’t find a time that suits? Email library@monashhealth.org to book a custom training session for your team.
Below is a selection of recent reports from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
View all recent releases from AIHW here.
Did you know that depositing your research in the MHRR constitutes ‘green’ open access? Read more about open access and open data in the Research Toolkit, or watch a recording of our 30-minute webinar on Deciding Where to Publish, available on our Latte page. Just in time for International Open Access Week 2024: Community Over Commercialisation!
Congratulations to all involved in September’s inaugural Nursing & Midwifery Research Showcase. Discover nursing & midwifery researchers in the Monash Health Research Repository (MHRR). Don’t see yourself listed? Create your MHRR Researcher Profile today to share your work and connect with other Monash Health researchers.
Selection of publications recently added to the MHRR (click on the DOI to check for full-text):
Using politeness theory to deconstruct how pre-registrant pharmacists approach disagreement in the workplace – E. Ong (Pharmacy)
Negative pressure dressing versus conventional passive dressing in pilonidal surgery: a randomized controlled trial -- N. Ensor, A. Chang, C. Sharpin, S. Tandon, M. Pacilli, & R. Nataraja (Monash Children’s Hospital); A. Madden & D. Syme (Hospital in the Home)
Genetic testing in cardiovascular disease – A. E. Horton (Monash Heart)
Position statement on the management of pregnancy in sickle cell disease -- Z. Kaplan (Haematology)
The MHRR has to be seen to be believed – book a 5-minute lightning demo for your next team meeting by emailing library@monashhealth.org.
Updated literature searching webinar
Our monthly webinar, Literature searching for research and clinical practice, has been enhanced with a new step-by-step structure and hands-on activities to help you practice new skills. If you are new to literature searching or want to refresh your skills, register for our next session on Tuesday, 19 November.
Related: Our recently updated Literature Searching Guide, which includes a practical worksheet.
End-of-life education modules
The End-of-Life Essentials Project offers free peer-reviewed online education modules on healthcare at the end of life in acute hospitals. These modules are designed for nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals. The content has been developed from the ACSQHC National End-of-life Consensus Statement
Related: Our Palliative Care Resource Guide, which features even more online CPD, books and eBooks, and journals.
Canva’s new look & features
Canva's recent makeover includes a new homepage and enhanced features such as AI-driven image and text generation, plus new layouts and styles. For tips on making the most of these new functionalities, attend our monthly Canva training session – next session runs on Wednesday, 13 November – or download our updated PDF guide to using Canva. Canva is a free platform for creating presentations, graphics, videos, and more.
Languishing : how to feel alive again in a world that wears us down
Dr Corey Keyes draws on the latest research and real-life case studies to break down the science of emotional exhaustion. He reveals the choices and mental habits that inadvertently worsen the problem, and shares simple but powerful steps that anyone can take to restore meaning, joy, and calm to their lives.
Ikigai : the Japanese secret to a long and happy life
The people of Japan believe that everyone has an ikigai – a reason to jump out of bed each morning. According to Okinawa residents – the world's longest-living people – finding it is the key to a longer and more fulfilled life. Inspiring and comforting, this book will give you the tools to uncover your personal ikigai.
