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Two physiotherapists, one librarian and a systematic literature review: Collaboration in action

Hall, Jane; Briddon, Jason; Swinkels, Annette

Authors

Jane Hall

Jason Briddon

Annette Swinkels



Abstract

Aim: This paper explores the processes of collaboration between a librarian and two academic physiotherapists working on a systematic review jointly funded by the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, and the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases (RNHRD), Bath, UK. The aim of this paper is to describe and evaluate some of the processes of collaboration between the three authors in their work in progress on a funded systematic literature review on the topic of hydrotherapy and pain. Methods: The vehicle for describing and analysing these processes is a joint (National Health Service Trust and University) funded systematic literature review currently in progress on the topic of hydrotherapy and pain. Results: Systematic review methodology is becoming increasingly complex and is rapidly developing its own research base. Librarian input is a key element in a successful systematic review. Conclusions: Systematic reviews play a critical role in informing healthcare delivery and research in the UK. The individual nature and inherent complexity of each review demands close collaboration between librarians, academics and clinicians. In addition to enhancing the reviews themselves, there are many other personal and institutional benefits of collaborative working. Consideration may need to be given to library staff structures and roles if these benefits are to be maximized and sustained. © 2006 Health Libraries Group.

Citation

Hall, J., Briddon, J., & Swinkels, A. (2006). Two physiotherapists, one librarian and a systematic literature review: Collaboration in action. Health Information and Libraries Journal, 23(4), 248-256. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-1842.2006.00689.x

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Dec 1, 2006
Journal Health Information and Libraries Journal
Print ISSN 1471-1834
Electronic ISSN 1471-1842
Publisher Wiley
Peer Reviewed Not Peer Reviewed
Volume 23
Issue 4
Pages 248-256
DOI https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-1842.2006.00689.x
Keywords systematic review, hydrotherapy
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1024010
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-1842.2006.00689.x




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