Patients with presumed tuberculosis in sub-Saharan Africa that are not diagnosed with tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Many patients in sub-Saharan Africa whom a diagnosis of tuberculosis is considered are subsequently not diagnosed with tuberculosis. The proportion of patients this represents, and their alternative diagnoses, have not previously been systematically reviewed.

Methods: We searched four databases from inception to 27 April 2020, without language restrictions.

Learn something new in 20 minutes: Bite Size sessions to support research and teaching.

The School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR) at The University of Sheffield run an innovative series of informal 20-minute Bite Size sessions to help staff and students teach, research, collaborate and communicate more effectively. The sessions have two clear strands: one focused on teaching and the other on research. The remit is not to teach people how to use something in their work or study, but to let them know why they should use it and how they can employ it.

The SPECTRAL project: a training needs analysis for providers of clinical question answering services.

Purpose: To characterise the training needs of those providing clinical question answering services (CQAS).

Participants: Seventeen specialist UK staff working in CQAS, 21 from general health library UK staff and eight international respondents.

Methodology: A literature review examined documented training needs for CQAS staff.

Public involvement at the design stage of primary health research: a narrative review of case examples.

Objective: To review published examples of public involvement in research design, to synthesise the contributions made by members of the public, as well as the identified barriers, tensions and facilitating strategies.

Design: Systematic literature search and narrative review.

Findings: Seven papers were identified covering the following topics: breast-feeding, antiretroviral and nutrition interventions; paediatric resuscitation; exercise and cognitive behavioural therapy; hormone replacement therapy and breast cancer; stroke; and parents' experiences of having a pre-term baby.

Supporting 'Best Research for Best Health' with best information.

Background: This article describes the potential role for National Health Service (NHS) libraries in supporting health research. The content is partly based on the proceedings of the 'Best Information for Best Research for Best Health' event at University of Leicester in November 2006.

Objectives: With reference to the UK Department of Health's Research and Development (R&D) strategy, Best Research for Best Health and the Cooksey Review of public funding of health research, the article seeks to identify areas where NHS library and information staff can become involved in supporting the research process.