The most frequently-used databases
2023 Standards for Safe and Quality Care in the Perioperative Environment (SSQCPE) for Organisations and 2023 Professional Practice Standards for Perioperative Nurses (PPSPN) for Organisations.
Evidence-based decision-support tool that provides step-by-step guidance on diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Over 30 specialties covered with an overview, theory, diagnosis, management, follow up and further resources. Includes calculators and multimedia. Also available as an app.
Evidence-based clinical overviews, drug dosing information, calculators, clinical guidelines. Also available as an app.
Point-of-care tool. Point-of-care tool. Provides step-by-step guidance on how to perform clinical nursing procedures.
More than 36 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books.
Evidence-based recommendations for point-of-care patient management. Also available as an app.
Clinical decision point-of-care tool. Includes information on diseases, symptoms, drugs, procedures, calculators and more. Also available as an app.
Austin Library education and training calendar
Whatever you're doing, we've got you covered with our range of flexibly delivered training and resources. Our training calendar is scheduled from March – November each year. We can also tailor sessions to suit your department’s needs or can meet with you for an individual or team consultation. Contact us to start the conversation.
 |
Literature searching - Get started | Learn how to develop & document a search strategy, understand basic search techniques, test & revise as you go along. |
|---|---|---|
|
Literature searching - Develop your skills |
Learn how to develop a search strategy. For those undertaking a research project, systematic or similar-type reviews. |
 |
Health research |
Learn how to plan a rigorous research project. Learn how to get started & where to go for more information. |
|
EndNote |
Get started with EndNote. Learn how to add references, use Word with EndNote & other helpful tips and tricks. |
 |
Clinical tools - BMJ Best Practice |
Learn how BMJ provides step-by-step advice on symptom evaluation, test ordering, treatment approaches & more. |
|
Clinical tools - UpToDate |
Learn about UpToDate, an evidence-based clinical resource tool. |
 |
Library orientation - Group training & orientations |
We provide group orientations, a tour of the library & training tailored for your department. |
Contact the Austin Health Library
email: library@austin.org.au
phone: 03 9496 5393
hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.00pm
The Library space is available 24/7 to Austin Health and Mercy Heidelberg staff and students. Use your security card for access. Library staff are available Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm except Vic. public holidays.
