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Holiday Closure and Farewell to Elizabeth Stregger
by Orvie Dingwall 02 Dec '11

02 Dec '11

MHIKNET Library Services and the University of Manitoba will be closed for the holidays from Friday December 23, 2011, re-opening Tuesday January 3, 2012. If you require literature searches or document delivery during that, please let us know in advance of this closure so we can accommodate your requests. Our Library Assistant, Elizabeth Stregger, has accepted a new position within the University of Manitoba Libraries and her last day with MHIKNET will be Friday December 9, 2011. Elizabeth has been an essential asset to our MHIKNET team and we are very sad to see her go. We wish Elizabeth the best of luck in her new position and in her pursuit of her Masters of Library and Information Science degree. Please continue to email mhiknet(a)umanitoba.ca for all of your requests. Staff at the Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library will continue to provide regular services until we have completed the process of hiring a new Library Assistant. Kind regards, Orvie Mrs. Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP Outreach Services Librarian Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba email: <mailto:orvie_dingwall@umanitoba.ca> orvie_dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca phone: 204.977.5660 website: <http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/> http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/

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New Canadian Breast Cancer Guidelines Released
by Orvie Dingwall 22 Nov '11

22 Nov '11

New guidelines for breast cancer screening have been released by the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care and published in the CMAJ. Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care. Recommendations on screening for breast cancer in average-risk women aged 40-74 years. CMAJ. 2011; 183 (17): 1991- 2001. Available from: http://www.cmaj.ca/content/183/17/1991 A summary of the new recommendations included in these guidelines are available on page 1995. "Recommendations are presented for the use of mammography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), breast self-examination and clinical breast examination to screen for breast cancer (see Box 1). These recommendations apply only to women at average risk of breast cancer aged 40 -74 years. They do not apply to women at higher risk because of personal history of breast cancer, history of breast cancer in first-degree relatives, known mutations of the BRCA1/BRCA2 genes or previous exposure of the chest wall to radiation. No recommendations are made for women aged 75 years and older, given the lack of data available for this group. Mammography . For women aged 40-49 years, we recommend not routinely screening with mammography. (Weak recommendation; moderate-quality evidence) . For women aged 50-69 years, we recommend routinely screening with mammography every two to three years. (Weak recommendation; moderate-quality evidence) . For women aged 70-74 years, we recommend routinely screening with mammography every two to three years. (Weak recommendation; lowquality evidence) Magnetic resonance imaging . We recommend not routinely screening with MRI scans. (Weak recommendation; no evidence) Clinical breast examination . We recommend not routinely performing clinical breast examinations alone or in conjunction with mammography to screen for breast cancer. (Weak recommendation; low-quality evidence) Breast self-examination . We recommend not advising women to routinely practice breast self-examination. (Weak recommendation; moderate-quality evidence)" The Canadian Association of Radiologists responded (unfavorably) to these guidelines. Vogel, L. Breast-screening guidelines fuel firestorm. CMAJ. (News). 2011. Available from: http://www.cmaj.ca/site/earlyreleases/22nov11_breast-screening-guidelines-fu el-firestorm.xhtml Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP Outreach Services Librarian Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba email: <mailto:orvie_dingwall@umanitoba.ca> orvie_dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca phone: 204.977.5660 website: <http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/> http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/

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New Mental Health and Home & Community Care Reports
by Orvie Dingwall 17 Nov '11

17 Nov '11

Three freely available reports you may be interested in: Evergreen: A Child and Youth Mental Health Framework for Canada. Mental Health Commission of Canada. 2010. http://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/SiteCollectionDocuments/family/Evergree n_Framework_English_July2010_final.pdf We've Got Growing Up to Do: Transitioning Youth from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services to Adult Mental Health Services. Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health. 2011. http://www.excellenceforchildandyouth.ca/sites/default/files/policy_growing_ up_to_do.pdf First Nations and Inuit Home and Community Care: 2011 Report. Health Canada. 2011. http://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2011/sc-hc/H1-11-2011-eng.p df Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP Outreach Services Librarian Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba email: <mailto:orvie_dingwall@umanitoba.ca> orvie_dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca phone: 204.977.5660 website: <http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/> http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/

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MHIKNET Library Services Closed - Friday November 11, 2011
by Orvie Dingwall 10 Nov '11

10 Nov '11

Please note that MHIKNET Library Services will be closed on Friday November 11, 2011, for Remembrance Day. Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP Outreach Services Librarian Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba email: <mailto:orvie_dingwall@umanitoba.ca> orvie_dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca phone: 204.977.5660 website: <http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/> http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/

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New! Updated Canadian Disclosure Guidelines: Being Open with Patients and Families
by Orvie Dingwall 03 Nov '11

03 Nov '11

As part of Canadian Patient Safety Week, the Canadian Patient Safety Institute has just released an updated version of the Canadian Disclosure Guidelines: Being Open with Patients and Families: http://www.patientsafetyinstitute.ca/english/toolsresources/disclosure/pages /default.aspx This document, a revision of the disclosure guidelines originally published in 2008, aims to help organizations be open and honest with patients and families about safety incidents. CPSI's hope is that these guidelines will create new conversations about disclosure, clarify how best to meet the needs of patients and families, and help align disclosure policies across Canada. Learning organizations will take the opportunity to pause and reflect each time disclosure takes place, to learn from the experience, and make improvements in the system and in how they meet the needs of patients and families. Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP Outreach Services Librarian Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba email: <mailto:orvie_dingwall@umanitoba.ca> orvie_dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca phone: 204.977.5660 website: <http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/> http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/

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New Manitoba resources for Canadian Patient Safety Week
by Orvie Dingwall 01 Nov '11

01 Nov '11

The Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety (MIPS) has two new resources that are being promoted as part of the Canadian Patient Safety Week: www.asklistentalk.ca . Self-Advocacy for Everyone (SAFE) Toolkit: http://www.safetoask.ca/safetoolkit/index.html "The SAFE toolkit has information, tips and resources that can help people learn to be more involved in their healthcare. It consists of key patient safety topics in summary and full version formats, and a Leader's Guide." . Patient Safety: A Primer : http://www.mbips.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/v2-primer-final-oct-7-2011 .pdf Patient Safety: A Primer is a resource that can be used alone for information on patient safety basic concepts for healthcare providers and students, or as part of the Learn to be Safe resource (www.mbips.ca/wp/initiatives/learn-to-safe-a-simulation-learning-experience- rehearse-for-safety/). Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP Outreach Services Librarian Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba email: <mailto:orvie_dingwall@umanitoba.ca> orvie_dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca phone: 204.977.5660 website: <http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/> http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/

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MHIKNET Service Disruption for Document Delivery
by Orvie Dingwall 01 Nov '11

01 Nov '11

MHIKNET Library Services is updating the software that we use to deliver articles to you. Unfortunately we are experiencing technical difficulties during this update, which is causing a delay in delivering your full text articles to you. Library technical services are doing everything they can to complete this update to get the service back online as soon as possible. In the meantime, if you have outstanding requests for articles, Elizabeth Stregger will be in touch about alternate delivery options for you. Thank you for your patience, Orvie Mrs. Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP Outreach Services Librarian Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba email: <mailto:orvie_dingwall@umanitoba.ca> orvie_dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca phone: 204.977.5660 website: <http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/> http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/

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New CIHI Report: Profiling Acute Inpatient Care for Sparsely Populated Areas in Western Canada
by Orvie Dingwall 24 Oct '11

24 Oct '11

This new report by the Canadian Institute for Health Information profiles acute inpatient care for people who live in sparsely populated health authorities in Western Canada and the contribution of sparsely populated health authorities to the provision of this care. https://secure.cihi.ca/estore/productFamily.htm?locale=en <https://secure.cihi.ca/estore/productFamily.htm?locale=en&pf=PFC1657&WT.ac= eNews_to_CIHI_e> &pf=PFC1657&WT.ac=eNews_to_CIHI_e Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP Outreach Services Librarian Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba email: <mailto:orvie_dingwall@umanitoba.ca> orvie_dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca phone: 204.977.5660 website: <http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/> http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/

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New Report from MCHP - Adult Obesity in Manitoba
by carol_friesen＠umanitoba.ca 21 Oct '11

21 Oct '11

The Manitoba Centre for Health Policy has released the report - Adult Obesity in Manitoba, which can be downloaded here: http://mchp-appserv.cpe.umanitoba.ca/deliverablesList.html. >From MCHP: "Obesity doesn't kill people directly but is related to the development of a number of poor health outcomes, including high blood pressure and diabetes. These are important because they cause serious problems themselves, and they're related to heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death. The scope of the deliverable is to include the analysis of provincial trends of obesity and related chronic diseases over a 10-year period. The findings indicate the impact on the healthcare system from obese and overweight people may not be as significant as expected. Using nationally-administered health surveys from 1989 to 2008 the study found obesity rates increased in Manitoba. Overall, more than a quarter of people in the province are now considered obese. This report also confirms what's been proven in the past - geography, marital status, employment, age, sex, education, smoking, and physical activity level can influence weight." -- Carol Friesen MA, MLIS Manitoba Health Outreach Librarian Manitoba Health Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba Phone at MH: 788-6477 Phone at NJM Health Sciences Library: 480-1391 Email: carol_friesen(a)umanitoba.ca http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca

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New Report: Innovations in Knolwedge Translation - casebook out of Saskatchewan
by Orvie Dingwall 17 Oct '11

17 Oct '11

The Saskatchewan Health and Evaluation Research Unit (SPHERU) assembled case studies that highlight knowledge translation (KT) initiatives. Innovations in Knowledge Translation: the SPHERU KT Casebook. 2011 June. www.nlcahr.mun.ca/KT_Casebook.pdf The Casebook represents a diverse collection of innovative knowledge translation stories rnaging from developing a music video for sharing healing stories of Aboriginal women's drug addiction, to a national symposium to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors among school-aged children in Trinidad and Tobago. The casebook provides a means for sharing KT strategies, actions, and evaluations to help guide academics, researchers, community practitioners, policy makers and others in their application of knowledge translation. Contributors include researchers, academics, policy makers and community practitioners focusing on one of three themes: . KT Strategies, . KT Leading to Change in Policy or Practice, and, . Evaluation of KT Effectiveness. Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP Outreach Services Librarian Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba email: <mailto:orvie_dingwall@umanitoba.ca> orvie_dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca phone: 204.977.5660 website: <http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/> http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/

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