Event: The powers and perils of social networking
15th May 2008 – 9.30am – 4pm – London
Event exploring how NHS organisations can maximise the opportunities provided by social networking sites and reduce any associated risks. Click here for more information.
Event: International Forum on Quality and Safety in Health Care
22-25th April 2008 – Le Palais des Congres de Paris, France
This event is presented by the BMJ Group and the Institute for Health Care Improvement, and provides the opportunity for learning and networking, with high profile plenary speakers, chaired poster sessions, poster displays, and discussion groups. The Forum language is English, with some sessions being translated into French.
Click on the links below to access the timetables for each day of the event :
· Day 1 - Tuesday 22nd April 2008
· Day 2 - Wednesday 23rd April 2008
· Day 3 - Thursday 24th April 2008
· Day 4 - Friday 25th April 2008
Click here to find out more.
Event: The politics of health policy, organisation, community: changing contexts, managing relationships
25th – 27th June 2008 – Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens
This event is being organised by the European Health Management Association, and look at key issues for decision-makers in health systems, and suggest ways to deliver healthcare in the future. Click here for more information.
Monday, 31 March 2008
Process
Including patients in root cause and system failure analysis: legal and psychological implications
TM Zimmerman, G Amori
Journal of Healthcare Risk Management, 2008, 27(2), pp27-34
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TM Zimmerman, G Amori
Journal of Healthcare Risk Management, 2008, 27(2), pp27-34
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Research
Internal and external validity of cluster randomised trials: systematic review of recent trials
S Eldridge, D Ashby, C Bennett, M Wakelin, G Feder
British Medical Journal, 2008, 25th March
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S Eldridge, D Ashby, C Bennett, M Wakelin, G Feder
British Medical Journal, 2008, 25th March
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Health Informatics
Health Technology Assessment on the Net
The Institute of Health Economics has prepared this document, which presents a collection of resources, to help people compile Health Technology Assessments. Click here to access this document.
The Institute of Health Economics has prepared this document, which presents a collection of resources, to help people compile Health Technology Assessments. Click here to access this document.
Learning
Is yours a learning organization?
DA Garvin, AC Edmondson, F Gino
Harvard Business Review, 2008, 86(3)
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DA Garvin, AC Edmondson, F Gino
Harvard Business Review, 2008, 86(3)
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Quality Improvement
Beyond the limits of clinical governance? The case of mental health in English primary care
L Gask, A Rogers, S Campbell, R Sheaff
BMC Health Services Research, 2008, 8:63
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The Quality Improvement Demonstration Study: an example of evidence-based policy-making in practice
R Shimkhada, JW Peabody, SA Quimbo, O Solon
Health Research Policy and Systems, 2008, 6:5
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L Gask, A Rogers, S Campbell, R Sheaff
BMC Health Services Research, 2008, 8:63
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The Quality Improvement Demonstration Study: an example of evidence-based policy-making in practice
R Shimkhada, JW Peabody, SA Quimbo, O Solon
Health Research Policy and Systems, 2008, 6:5
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Public Health
Registry of evidence of public health interventions
Health-evidence.ca is a free, searchable online registry, of published research evidence, in the form of systematic reviews, evaluating public health interventions. The registry houses over 1,100 reviews and is updated quarterly. All reviews have been assessed for methodological quality, designed to support public health decision makers.
Health-evidence.ca is a free, searchable online registry, of published research evidence, in the form of systematic reviews, evaluating public health interventions. The registry houses over 1,100 reviews and is updated quarterly. All reviews have been assessed for methodological quality, designed to support public health decision makers.
Decision Making
Decision support in psychiatry – a comparison between the diagnostic outcomes using a computerized decision support system versus manual diagnosis
LG Bergman, UGH Fors
BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 2008, 8:9
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LG Bergman, UGH Fors
BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 2008, 8:9
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Service Improvement
High impact changes for health and social care
The Care Services Improvement Partnership has published this inspirational collection of organisational initiatives, which are changing health and social care services and the lives of people who use them. Click here to read more.
The Care Services Improvement Partnership has published this inspirational collection of organisational initiatives, which are changing health and social care services and the lives of people who use them. Click here to read more.
Thursday, 20 March 2008
Call for Interest
Call for interest: Contributors for a new series of Research Methodology books
Published by Academic Publishing International, a UK publisher, these books will have an emphasis on “How To”, and topics will include:
- Case study research
- Action research
- Using the Grounded Theory Method
- Designing Questionnaires
- Interview techniques
- Ethnographic research
- Focus Group research
- Enquiry based learning
- Narrative research methods
- Theoretical research
- Research ethics
The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list and other suggestions are welcome. These books will be aimed at both undergraduate and post graduate researchers as well as members of Faculty. Anyone interested in contributing to this series – either a book or part of a book – should contact Dan Remenyi at Trinity College Dublin.
Process
Does productivity influence priority setting? A case study from the field of CVD prevention
L Lindholm, E Lofroth, M Rosen
Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation, 2008, 6:6
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L Lindholm, E Lofroth, M Rosen
Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation, 2008, 6:6
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Patient Safety
Getting boards on board: engaging governing boards in quality and safety
J Conway
Joint Commissioning Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, 2008, 34(4), pp214-220
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Make patient safety part of everyday routines, says watchdog
Z Kmietowicz
British Medical Journal, 2008, 336(7639), pp294-295
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Maximising benefit and minimising harm of screening
JAM Gray, J Patnick, RG Blanks
British Medical Journal, 2008, 336(7642), pp480-483
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Poor communication, poor training, and chaotic drug rounds contribute to drug errors
A Tonks
British Medical Journal, 2008, 336(7644), pp581
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Quality failures in the NHS
British Medical Journal, 2008, 336(7640), pp340-341
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J Conway
Joint Commissioning Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, 2008, 34(4), pp214-220
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Make patient safety part of everyday routines, says watchdog
Z Kmietowicz
British Medical Journal, 2008, 336(7639), pp294-295
View abstract
Maximising benefit and minimising harm of screening
JAM Gray, J Patnick, RG Blanks
British Medical Journal, 2008, 336(7642), pp480-483
View abstract
Poor communication, poor training, and chaotic drug rounds contribute to drug errors
A Tonks
British Medical Journal, 2008, 336(7644), pp581
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Quality failures in the NHS
British Medical Journal, 2008, 336(7640), pp340-341
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Practice Improvement
Use of randomised trials to decide when to monitor response to new treatment
KJL Bell, L Irwig, JC Craig, P Macaskill
British Medical Journal, 2008, 336(7640), pp361-365
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KJL Bell, L Irwig, JC Craig, P Macaskill
British Medical Journal, 2008, 336(7640), pp361-365
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Wednesday, 19 March 2008
Human Resources
Commissioning
Towards World Class Commissioning Competency
This report has been produced by the Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham, for West Midlands Strategic Health Authority. Click here to read the executive summary.
This report has been produced by the Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham, for West Midlands Strategic Health Authority. Click here to read the executive summary.
Innovation
Innovation in local public services
The Audit Commission and IdeA have produced a report providing information on the winners of a competition to find and share examples of innovation in local authorities. Click here to read the report.
The Audit Commission and IdeA have produced a report providing information on the winners of a competition to find and share examples of innovation in local authorities. Click here to read the report.
Tuesday, 18 March 2008
Events
Event: Making a difference
3rd April 2008 – Trent Vineyard, Easter Park, Lenton Lane, Nottingham
The East Midlands Hub of the UK Mental Health Research Network are holding a one-day event for academic researchers, carers, clinicians, and service users. For more information, click here or contact Joanne Greenwood.
Event: Transforming PCT Provider Services
30th April 2008 – Copthorne Tara, London W8
This event is organized by HSJ Conferences, and is endorsed by NHS Networks. It offers the tools and information necessary to negotiate the challenges raised by transforming traditional services into commercially minded businesses. For more information, contact HSJ Conferences or click here. To register, click here.
Event: NHS R&D Forum Annual Conference
12-13 May 2008 – Marriott Newcastle Gosforth Park Hotel
The NHS Research and Development Forum is a network for those involved in planning and managing research in health and social care. The aim is to improve the environment for research in health and social care by facilitating and encouraging sharing of best practice, and working with other organizations. Membership if the forum is free and open to anyone involved in, or interested in, managing and planning research and development in the NHS or social care. Click here for more information or contact Janet Messer to join. A workshop is planned for May 2008. For more information, click here.
Event: 2008 Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research: Bridging Silos
26th-28th May 2008 – Hilton, Lac-Leamy Gatineau, QC
Click here to read more.
Event: 16th European Conference on Public Health – i-health: Health and Innovation in Europe
6th-8th November 2008 – Lisbon, Portugal
Click here to read more.
3rd April 2008 – Trent Vineyard, Easter Park, Lenton Lane, Nottingham
The East Midlands Hub of the UK Mental Health Research Network are holding a one-day event for academic researchers, carers, clinicians, and service users. For more information, click here or contact Joanne Greenwood.
Event: Transforming PCT Provider Services
30th April 2008 – Copthorne Tara, London W8
This event is organized by HSJ Conferences, and is endorsed by NHS Networks. It offers the tools and information necessary to negotiate the challenges raised by transforming traditional services into commercially minded businesses. For more information, contact HSJ Conferences or click here. To register, click here.
Event: NHS R&D Forum Annual Conference
12-13 May 2008 – Marriott Newcastle Gosforth Park Hotel
The NHS Research and Development Forum is a network for those involved in planning and managing research in health and social care. The aim is to improve the environment for research in health and social care by facilitating and encouraging sharing of best practice, and working with other organizations. Membership if the forum is free and open to anyone involved in, or interested in, managing and planning research and development in the NHS or social care. Click here for more information or contact Janet Messer to join. A workshop is planned for May 2008. For more information, click here.
Event: 2008 Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research: Bridging Silos
26th-28th May 2008 – Hilton, Lac-Leamy Gatineau, QC
Click here to read more.
Event: 16th European Conference on Public Health – i-health: Health and Innovation in Europe
6th-8th November 2008 – Lisbon, Portugal
Click here to read more.
Tools
OpenSIGLE – System for Information on Grey Literature in Europe
OpenSIGLE combines the resources of major European information and document supply centres who have joined forces to help make grey literature more accessible. Grey literature includes dissertations, theses, and other unpublished literature. Click here to use this resource.
OpenSIGLE combines the resources of major European information and document supply centres who have joined forces to help make grey literature more accessible. Grey literature includes dissertations, theses, and other unpublished literature. Click here to use this resource.
Call for Interest
Call for expressions of interest: e-Learning Research
The Higher Education Academy has announced that the 2008 e-learning research call is now available and funding to a maximum of £30,000 per project is available for up to 6 successful projects. The themes this year are:
The Higher Education Academy has announced that the 2008 e-learning research call is now available and funding to a maximum of £30,000 per project is available for up to 6 successful projects. The themes this year are:
- Using technology to support the learning contract between employers, students, and higher education institutions
- Using technology to support student transition into higher education
- Using technology to support assessment and the delivery of student feedback
For more information and an expression of interest form, please go to the e-learning research observatory page.
Call for papers: The Knowledge Tree e-journal
The Knowledge Tree and the Australian Flexible Learning Framework is calling for contributions relating to current research in learning innovation, with particular focus on successful use of e-learning for learners and within business settings. Closing date for submissions is 9th June 2008 for the July edition and 8th September for the October edition. Click here for more details.
Change Management
Reorganization of primary care services as a tool for changing practices
M Aubin, L Bonin, J Haggerty, Y Leduc, D Morin, D Reinharz, M St-Pierre, A Tourigny, Z Benounissa, N Houle
Canadian Health Services Research Foundation, June 2007
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M Aubin, L Bonin, J Haggerty, Y Leduc, D Morin, D Reinharz, M St-Pierre, A Tourigny, Z Benounissa, N Houle
Canadian Health Services Research Foundation, June 2007
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Human Resources
Engaging front-line staff: how a long-term care home is using evidence to build a quality improvement culture
Canadian Health Services Research Foundation
Healthcare Policy, 2008, 3(3), pp51-53
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Canadian Health Services Research Foundation
Healthcare Policy, 2008, 3(3), pp51-53
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Research
Observational research, randomised trials, and two views of medical science
JP Vandenbroucke
PLoS Medicine, 5(3), e67
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Driving towards an improved research and development culture
MP McNicholl, V Coates, K Dunne
Journal of Nursing Management, 2008, 16(3), pp344-351
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JP Vandenbroucke
PLoS Medicine, 5(3), e67
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Driving towards an improved research and development culture
MP McNicholl, V Coates, K Dunne
Journal of Nursing Management, 2008, 16(3), pp344-351
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Management
Exploring policy-makers’ perspectives on disinvestment from ineffective healthcare practices
AG Elshaug, JE Hiller, JR Moss
International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, 2008, 24(1), pp1-9
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Capacity planning in health care: a review of the international experience
World Health Organization (2008) on behalf of the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies
Click here to read the full report.
AG Elshaug, JE Hiller, JR Moss
International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, 2008, 24(1), pp1-9
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Capacity planning in health care: a review of the international experience
World Health Organization (2008) on behalf of the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies
Click here to read the full report.
Best Practice
Primary health care e-register
The Minstry of Health in New Zealand, has created an e-Register to foster the sharing of information and showcasing of ideas and initiatives within the primary health care sector. The site provides short descriptions and brief details of initiatives together with contact information of individuals who may be approached for further information. Click here to access the register.
The Minstry of Health in New Zealand, has created an e-Register to foster the sharing of information and showcasing of ideas and initiatives within the primary health care sector. The site provides short descriptions and brief details of initiatives together with contact information of individuals who may be approached for further information. Click here to access the register.
Learning
Organizational learning and knowledge management: whence and whither?
JC Spender
Management Learning, 2008, 39(2), pp159-176
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Learning and network collaboration in product development: how things work for human use
R Miettinen, J Lehenkari, J Tuunainen
Management Learning, 2008, 39(2), pp203-219
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From inclusion to independence – training consumers to review research
C Saunders, A Girgis, P Butow, S Crossing, A Penman
Health Research Policy and Systems, 2008, 6:3
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An online interprofessional learning resource for physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and nurses in long-term care: benefits, barriers, and lessons learned
CJ Macdonald, EJ Stodel, LW Chambers
Informatics for Health and Social Care, 2008, 33(1), pp21-38
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JC Spender
Management Learning, 2008, 39(2), pp159-176
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Learning and network collaboration in product development: how things work for human use
R Miettinen, J Lehenkari, J Tuunainen
Management Learning, 2008, 39(2), pp203-219
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From inclusion to independence – training consumers to review research
C Saunders, A Girgis, P Butow, S Crossing, A Penman
Health Research Policy and Systems, 2008, 6:3
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An online interprofessional learning resource for physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and nurses in long-term care: benefits, barriers, and lessons learned
CJ Macdonald, EJ Stodel, LW Chambers
Informatics for Health and Social Care, 2008, 33(1), pp21-38
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Knowledge Improvement
The use of tacit knowledge within innovative companies: knowledge management in innovative enterprises
RS de Alwis, E Hartmann
Journal of Knowledge Management, 2008, 12(1), pp133-147
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Using health technology assessment to identify research gaps: an unexploited resource for increasing the value of clinical research
NA Scott, C Moga, C Harstall, J Magnan
Healthcare Policy, 2008, 3(3), pp51-53
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Tracing and cataloguing knowledge in an e-health cardiology environment
LG Gortzis, G Nikiforidis
Journal of Biomedical Informatics, 2008, 41(2), pp217-223
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Medical literature search practice in paediatric junior medical staff: a questionnaire survey
P Shirkhedkar, AS Day
Informatics for Health and Social Care, 2008, 33(1), pp69-75
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Some directions for research in knowledge sharing
JH Klein
Knowledge Management, Research and Practice, 2008, 6(1), pp41-46
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A review of the main approaches to knowledge management
M Begoñ Lloria
Knowledge Management, Research and Practice, 2008, 6(1), pp77-89
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Auditing knowledge management practices: model and application
M Handzic, A Lagumdzija, A Celjo
Knowledge Management, Research and Practice, 2008, 6(1), pp90-99
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Health research funding agencies’ support and promotion of knowledge translation: an international study
JM Tetroe, ID Graham, R Foy, N Robinson, MP Eccles, M Wensing, P Durieux, F Legare, C Palmhoj Nielson, A Adily, JE Ward, C Porter, B Shea, JM Grimshaw
The Milbank Quarterly, 2008, 86(1), pp125-155
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RS de Alwis, E Hartmann
Journal of Knowledge Management, 2008, 12(1), pp133-147
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Using health technology assessment to identify research gaps: an unexploited resource for increasing the value of clinical research
NA Scott, C Moga, C Harstall, J Magnan
Healthcare Policy, 2008, 3(3), pp51-53
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Tracing and cataloguing knowledge in an e-health cardiology environment
LG Gortzis, G Nikiforidis
Journal of Biomedical Informatics, 2008, 41(2), pp217-223
View abstract
Medical literature search practice in paediatric junior medical staff: a questionnaire survey
P Shirkhedkar, AS Day
Informatics for Health and Social Care, 2008, 33(1), pp69-75
View abstract
Some directions for research in knowledge sharing
JH Klein
Knowledge Management, Research and Practice, 2008, 6(1), pp41-46
View full text
A review of the main approaches to knowledge management
M Begoñ Lloria
Knowledge Management, Research and Practice, 2008, 6(1), pp77-89
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Auditing knowledge management practices: model and application
M Handzic, A Lagumdzija, A Celjo
Knowledge Management, Research and Practice, 2008, 6(1), pp90-99
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Health research funding agencies’ support and promotion of knowledge translation: an international study
JM Tetroe, ID Graham, R Foy, N Robinson, MP Eccles, M Wensing, P Durieux, F Legare, C Palmhoj Nielson, A Adily, JE Ward, C Porter, B Shea, JM Grimshaw
The Milbank Quarterly, 2008, 86(1), pp125-155
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Quality Improvement
Financial incentives, healthcare providers and quality improvements: a review of the evidence
J Christianson, S Leatherman, K Sutherland
The Health Foundation, 2007
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J Christianson, S Leatherman, K Sutherland
The Health Foundation, 2007
Click here to read the full document
Decision Making
Decision coaching to support shared decision making: a framework, evidence, and implications for nursing practice, education, and policy
D Stacey, MA Murray, F Legare, D Sandy, P Menard, A O’Connor
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 2008, 5(1), pp25-35
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Implementing a clinical decision-support system in practice: a qualitative analysis of influencing attitudes and characteristics among general practitioners
E Toth-Pal, I Wardh, L-E Strender, G Nilsson
Informatics for Health and Social Care, 2008, 33(1), pp39-54
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Grand challenges in clinical decision support
DF Sittig, A Wright, JA Osheroff, B Middleton, JM Teich, JS Ash, E Campbell, DW Bates
Journal of Biomedical Informatics, 2008, 41(2), pp387-392
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D Stacey, MA Murray, F Legare, D Sandy, P Menard, A O’Connor
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 2008, 5(1), pp25-35
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Implementing a clinical decision-support system in practice: a qualitative analysis of influencing attitudes and characteristics among general practitioners
E Toth-Pal, I Wardh, L-E Strender, G Nilsson
Informatics for Health and Social Care, 2008, 33(1), pp39-54
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Grand challenges in clinical decision support
DF Sittig, A Wright, JA Osheroff, B Middleton, JM Teich, JS Ash, E Campbell, DW Bates
Journal of Biomedical Informatics, 2008, 41(2), pp387-392
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Organisational Culture
Organizational characteristics as prescriptive factors of knowledge management initiatives
R Magnier-Watanabe, D Senoo
Journal of Knowledge Management, 2008, 12(1), pp21-36
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R Magnier-Watanabe, D Senoo
Journal of Knowledge Management, 2008, 12(1), pp21-36
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Evidence based practice
Impact of quality circles for improvement of asthma care: results of a randomized controlled trial
A Schneider, M Wensing, K Biessecker, R Quinzler, P Kaufmann-Kolle, J Szecsenyi
Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 2008, 14(2), pp185-190
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The uncertainty and incongruity of evidence-based healthcare
AL Kitson
International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 2008, 6(1), pp1-2
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A Schneider, M Wensing, K Biessecker, R Quinzler, P Kaufmann-Kolle, J Szecsenyi
Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 2008, 14(2), pp185-190
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The uncertainty and incongruity of evidence-based healthcare
AL Kitson
International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 2008, 6(1), pp1-2
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Service improvement
Beyond satisfaction: using the dynamics of care assessment to better understand patients’ experiences in care
B Rapkin, E Weiss, R Chhabra, L Ryniker, S Patel, J Carness, P Adsuar, W Kahalas, C DeLaMarter, I Feldman, J DeLorenzo, E Tanner
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 2008, 6:20
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B Rapkin, E Weiss, R Chhabra, L Ryniker, S Patel, J Carness, P Adsuar, W Kahalas, C DeLaMarter, I Feldman, J DeLorenzo, E Tanner
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 2008, 6:20
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Improvement
The science of improvement
DM Berwick
Journal of the American Medical Association, 2008, 299(10), pp1182-1184
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DM Berwick
Journal of the American Medical Association, 2008, 299(10), pp1182-1184
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Tuesday, 4 March 2008
Commissioning
Potential new network to support provider development and community and primary care commissioning
NHS Networks are exploring the possibility of setting up a network to support current DH policies around Provider Development and Community and Primary Care Commissioning. If you are interested in such a network, please contact NHS Networks so that they can keep you updated with developments. (Please indicate whether you are a commissioner or a provider).
NHS Networks are exploring the possibility of setting up a network to support current DH policies around Provider Development and Community and Primary Care Commissioning. If you are interested in such a network, please contact NHS Networks so that they can keep you updated with developments. (Please indicate whether you are a commissioner or a provider).
Communication
Characteristics of effective electronic mail messages distributed to healthcare professionals in a hospital setting
J Kaltschmidt, SPW Schmitt, Markus G Pruszydlo, WE Haefeli
Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, 2008, 15(2), pp235-239
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Impact of research-based synopses delivered as daily e-mail: a prospective observational study
RM Grad, P Pluye, J Mercer, B Marlow, ME Beauchamp, M Shulha, J Johnson-Lafleur, S Wood-Dauphinee
Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, 2008, 15(2), pp240-245
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J Kaltschmidt, SPW Schmitt, Markus G Pruszydlo, WE Haefeli
Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, 2008, 15(2), pp235-239
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Impact of research-based synopses delivered as daily e-mail: a prospective observational study
RM Grad, P Pluye, J Mercer, B Marlow, ME Beauchamp, M Shulha, J Johnson-Lafleur, S Wood-Dauphinee
Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, 2008, 15(2), pp240-245
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Research
Empirical evidence of bias in treatment effect estimates in controlled trials with different interventions and outcomes: meta-epidemiological study
L Wood, M Egger, LL Gluud, KF Schulz, P Juni, DG Altman, C Gluud, RM Martin, AJG Wood, JAC Sterne
British Medical Journal, 3rd March 2008
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L Wood, M Egger, LL Gluud, KF Schulz, P Juni, DG Altman, C Gluud, RM Martin, AJG Wood, JAC Sterne
British Medical Journal, 3rd March 2008
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Education
Report of a National Review of NHS Health Library Services in England: from Knowledge to Health in the 21st century
This report has been produced by Professor Peter Hill. He has carried out a review of NHS Library Services in England, making 50 recommendations and identifying four main purposes of health library services:
- Clinical decision making by patients, their carers as appropriate, and health professionals
- Commissioning decision and health policy making
- Research
- Lifelong learning by health professionals
Click here to read the full review.
Decision Making
Decision support in psychiatry – a comparison between the diagnostic outcomes using a computerized decision support system versus manual diagnosis
LG Bergman, UGH Fors
BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 2008, 8(9)
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A randomized effectiveness trial of a clinical informatics consult service: impact on evidence-based decision-making and knowledge implementation
SA Mulvaney, L Bickman, NB Giuse, E Warren Lambert, NA Sathe, RN Jerome
Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, 2008, 15(2), pp203-211
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LG Bergman, UGH Fors
BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 2008, 8(9)
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A randomized effectiveness trial of a clinical informatics consult service: impact on evidence-based decision-making and knowledge implementation
SA Mulvaney, L Bickman, NB Giuse, E Warren Lambert, NA Sathe, RN Jerome
Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, 2008, 15(2), pp203-211
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Performance Measurement
Measuring the performance of performance measurement
Mark L Metersky
Archives of Internal Medicine, 2008, 168(4), pp347-348
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NHS Athens passwords are required to access this resource, and can be obtained from the National Library for Health.
Mark L Metersky
Archives of Internal Medicine, 2008, 168(4), pp347-348
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NHS Athens passwords are required to access this resource, and can be obtained from the National Library for Health.
Monday, 3 March 2008
Quality Measurement
Guide to Monitoring and Evaluating Health Information Products and Services
TM Sullivan, M Strachan, BK Timmons, W Rinehart
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Washington, November 2007
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TM Sullivan, M Strachan, BK Timmons, W Rinehart
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Washington, November 2007
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Decision Making
In the know: using information to make better decisions: a discussion paper
This report, published by the Audit Commission, aims to encourage people to think about the information they use whenever they make decisions. This document provides many examples of how information has been used in improving public services. Click here for more.
This report, published by the Audit Commission, aims to encourage people to think about the information they use whenever they make decisions. This document provides many examples of how information has been used in improving public services. Click here for more.
Knowledge Improvement
Mythbusters
“Mythbusters” is a series of research summaries, prepared by the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation, revealing the research evidence contrary to accepted wisdom in Canadian healthcare debates. Click here to read more.
Evidence Boost
Evidence Boost is a quarterly series of research summaries that looks at healthcare issues where research indicates a preferred course of action in health services management and policy. Within this compilation, (highlighted with an asterisk) is a special series which focuses on improving the quality of healthcare delivery. This resource is produced by the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation. Click here for more.
“Mythbusters” is a series of research summaries, prepared by the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation, revealing the research evidence contrary to accepted wisdom in Canadian healthcare debates. Click here to read more.
Evidence Boost
Evidence Boost is a quarterly series of research summaries that looks at healthcare issues where research indicates a preferred course of action in health services management and policy. Within this compilation, (highlighted with an asterisk) is a special series which focuses on improving the quality of healthcare delivery. This resource is produced by the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation. Click here for more.
Events
Event: The 2008 Home Care Summit: The Power of People
23-25 October 2008 – St Andrews-by-the-Sea, New Brunswick
This event presents the opportunity to share effective health human resource and service delivery strategies. Themes include, strategy, networks, culture, leadership, health and safety. Click here to find out more.
23-25 October 2008 – St Andrews-by-the-Sea, New Brunswick
This event presents the opportunity to share effective health human resource and service delivery strategies. Themes include, strategy, networks, culture, leadership, health and safety. Click here to find out more.
Decision Making
Incorporating clinical guidelines through clinical decision making
PR Falzer, BA Moore, DM Garman
Implementation Science, 2008, 3:13
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PR Falzer, BA Moore, DM Garman
Implementation Science, 2008, 3:13
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