Parkinson's Disease
Electronic Resources
The NHS subscribes to key healthcare databases, full text journals, e-books and more for its staff. To access these you need to have an Athens username and password. You can obtain one by self-registering at: www.evidence.nhs.uk
An Athens Self-Registration leaflet is available from the Education Centre Libraries at Good Hope, Heartlands, Solihull and Queen Elizabeth hospital
E-Books Collection
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eBook titles are listed on the library catalogue www.base-library.nhs.uk. New eBooks are constantly being added, simply log on with your Athens account.
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Choose your own eBooks by simply logging on with your Athens account at www.ebookcentral.proquest.com/
(Require Athens Registration)
E-Journals
Staff can access the following Parkinson's Disease full text electronic journals through their Athens account from the ASK Discovery Tool
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics
- Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research
- Health Ageing and Clinical Care in the Elderly
- International journal of Older People Nursing
- Journal of Gerontological Nursing
- Parkinsonism & Related Disorders
- Parkinson's Disease
- Reviews in Clinical Gerontology
Useful Websites
This section lists some useful websites, organisations, professional bodies, and Patient information sites useful for Parkinson's Disease professionals.
Age UK (For Professionals)
Provides expertise and resources for those influencing, designing, commissioning and delivering services for people in later life.
Anatomy TV
The 3D anatomy resource features anatomical pictures that can be rotated, and layers can be removed in order to expose underlying structures. Access via Athens
CKS (Clinical Knowledge Summaries)
Parkinson’s Disease summary, scenarios and management of the topic.
Clinical Key
Search from a single platform across eBooks, eJournals, procedural videos, drug information and images. Access via Athens
Clinical Skills
More than 160 clinical skills procedures, all in a user-friendly illustrated format and regularly updated. Access via Athens
Cochrane Library
Contains high-quality evidence to inform healthcare decision making, it includes reliable evidence such as systematic reviews and randomised clinical trials (RCTs).
Cochrane Clinical Answers
www.cochraneclinical answers.com/
Practical evidence for healthcare decision making.
KnowledgeShare
A targeted “current awareness” service for high impact documents in your area.
NHS Choices
Provides guidance about tools and resources that may be useful.
NICE
Pathway guidance (CG35) on the diagnosis and management Parkinson’s Disease.
Parkinson’s UK
The professional network provides the latest information tailored to your needs. Key publications are available.
Whole Brain Atlas
The atlas is comprised of still pictures and movies provide.