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I have been working in libraries since 2010 starting as a volunteer for South Staffordshire Libraries before moving on to my first Library Assistant post for Wolverhampton Libraries. For four years I worked as a Library Assistant for Birmingham Metropolitan College and then started working for University Hospitals Birmingham in 2018 as an Assistant Librarian for Queen Elizabeth Hospital before progressing to Librarian. My most recent post is Library Site Manager and Clinical Liaison Librarian for Good Hope Hospital. I have an undergraduate qualification in Librarianship where I achieved a First from Aberystwyth University as well as an ACLIP from the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals and a Level 3 qualification in Education and Training. Since working at the Trust, I have completed a number of literature searches for research purposes included Systematic Reviews. I also train on literature searching and have offered sessions both internally and externally, for example presenting at a Systematic Review workshop held in Cambridge in 2022 for the NHS, and have presented regularly at the Midlands Trainers Forum for other NHS Librarians.

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    Audiovisual CPR feedback devices for the treatment of adults in cardiac arrest: a PACE project​
    (University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust., 2026-03-17) Millard, Robert; O'Riordan, Fiona; Carter, Chloe; Wilkes, Katie; Payne, Karen; Davis-Manders, Jennifer; Chakraborty, Semanti; University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Resuscitation Service; Library; Allied Health Professional; Nursing and Midwifery Registered; Admin and Clerical; Millard, Robert; O'Riordan, Fiona; Carter, Chloe; Wilkes, Katie; Payne, Karen; Davis-Manders, Jennifer; Chakraborty, Semanti
    The Resuscitation team has been using audio-visual CPRfeedback pads in a limited number of adult cardiac arrest cases but their overall impact on clinical practice has not yet been evaluated. In this context, a PACE (Promote, Act, Change with Evidence) group was formed to determine whether the pads improve practice enough to justify their costs and wider roll out or whether they should be discontinued to reduce extra spending and clinical time.The results indicated an improvement in the odds of ROSC(Return of Spontaneous Circulation) and survival to discharge in adults cardiac arrest patients. The project demonstrated how a straightforward, evidence-based approach can effectively inform changes to clinical practice. It was valuable learning experience for both the Resus team and the clinical librarians involved.
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    Physical assessment and rehabilitation for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS): A scoping review
    (SAGE Publications, 2026-02-05) O'Sullivan, Joel; Rushton, Christian; Bateman, Marcus; Miller, Caroline; Stapleton, Claire; Hill, Jonathan; Davis-Manders, Jennifer L; Keele University; University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Therapy; Education Training and Development; Davis-Manders, Jennifer; Allied Health Professional; O'Sullivan, Joel; Miller, Caroline
    INTRODUCTION: Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (NTOS) is a complex condition that can be encountered in musculoskeletal and hand therapy services. Rehabilitation is recognised as the primary treatment for NTOS however, detail on rehabilitation components are poorly described. This scoping review aimed to identify and describe the physical assessment and rehabilitation components alongside clinical reasoning strategies that may aid therapists in the conservative management of adults with NTOS. METHODS: Four databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and Cochrane) were searched, utilising the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. The Template for Intervention Description and Replication (TIDieR) checklist was used to organise data regarding rehabilitation interventions for NTOS. RESULTS: Twenty-Nine out of 1381 studies identified, met the eligibility criteria. NTOS Provocation tests (16/18 89%) were the most frequently described assessment components, followed by palpation of pertinent structures (11/18 61%) and assessment of posture (10/18 56%). 'Decompressing the thoracic outlet' was the main aim encountered for rehabilitation programmes. Exercise (17/19 90%) was the most frequent rehabilitation intervention identified, with stretching ( = 15), strengthening ( = 14) and neural mobility ( = 7) exercises being most prevalent. The Scalenes and Pectoralis muscles ( = 10) were the main targets for stretching whilst the Scapula ( = 9), Trapezius and Serratus Anterior muscles ( = 5) were the main targets for strengthening exercises. Other interventions identified included, posture improvement ( = 13), manual therapy ( = 10), adjuncts ( = 8) and activity modification ( = 7). DISCUSSION: The reporting of rehabilitation techniques for NTOS is generally poor, particularly regarding treatment intensity. There is an essential need for a standardised and reproducible rehabilitation intervention for NTOS to be developed.
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    24/7 training courses for all staff and placement students – developing library courses for Moodle and YouTube
    (University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, 2022-10-14) Davis-Manders, Jennifer; University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Library; Admin and Clerical; Davis-Manders, Jennifer
    This poster describes the development of creating 24/7 training options via eLearning courses and YouTube videos for staff and students at University Hospitals Birmingham.
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    The effect of photobiomodulation on hearing loss: a systematic review
    (Wiley, 2023-10-26) Nikookam, Yasmin; Zia, Nawal; Lotfallah, Andrew; Muzaffar, Jameel; Davis-Manders, Jennifer; Kullar, Peter; Smith, Matthew; Bale, Gemma; Boyle, Patrick; Irving, Richard; Jiang, Dan; Bance, Manohar; Library; Ear, Nose and Throat; Admin and Clerical; Medical and Dental; Muzaffar, Jameel; Davis-Manders, Jennifer; Irving, Richard
    Objectives: To assess outcomes associated with photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) for hearing loss in human and animal studies. Design: Systematic review and narrative synthesis in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Setting: Data bases searched: MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL, ClinicalTrials.gov and Web of Science. No limits were placed on language or year of publication. Review conducted in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 statement. Participants: All human and animal subjects treated with PBMT for hearing loss. Main outcome measures: Pre- and post-PBMT audio metric outcomes. Results: Searches identified 122 abstracts and 49 full text articles. Of these, 17 studies met the inclusion criteria, reporting outcomes in 327 animals (11 studies), 30 humans (1 study), and 40 animal specimens (5 studies). PBMT parameters included 6 different wavelengths: 908 nm (1 study), 810 nm (1 study), 532 & 635 nm (1 study), 830 nm (3 studies), 808 nm (11 studies). The duration ranged from 4 to 60 minutes in a session, and the follow-up ranged from 5-28 days. Outcomes improved significantly when wavelengths within the range of 800-830 nm were used, and with greater duration of PBMT exposure. Included studies predominantly consisted of non-randomized controlled trials (10 studies). Conclusions: Hearing outcomes following PBMT appear to be superior to no PBMT for subjects with hearing loss, although higher level evidence is required to verify this. PBMT enables concentrated, focused delivery of light therapy to the inner ear through a non-invasive manner with minimal side effects. As a result of heterogeneity in reporting PBMT parameters and outcomes across the included studies, direct comparison is challenging.