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South Cheshire Local Multi-disciplinary Evidence Centre: an evaluation.

John C Howard1,

  • 1South Cheshire Postgraduate Medical Centre, Leighton Hospital, Crewe, Cheshire, UK. jchoward@lineone.net

Medical Teacher
|August 24, 2002
PubMed
Summary

The South Cheshire Local Multidisciplinary Evidence Centre (LMEC) provided primary and community care staff with evidence-based resources to enhance patient care. Evaluation showed positive user reception and the LMEC as a model for local health information services.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Information Science

Background:

  • The South Cheshire Local Multidisciplinary Evidence Centre (LMEC) project aimed to improve patient care by providing accessible, high-quality evidence to primary and community care staff.
  • Initiated in March 1998 and concluding in April 2000, the two-year project focused on developing a robust information service.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish an information service enabling primary and community care staff to access high-quality evidence.
  • To support clinical governance and lifelong learning through readily available evidence-based resources.
  • To develop a model for a Local Health Information Service aligned with the NHS IT strategy.

Main Methods:

  • Automated the library catalogue for website integration.

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  • Developed enquiry and document delivery services.
  • Provided training on utilizing the LMEC and conducting critical appraisal.

    • Main Results:

    • Over 120 primary and community care staff utilized the LMEC.
    • Users reported positive experiences with the service.
    • The LMEC demonstrated its value as a model for local health information services.

    Conclusions:

    • The LMEC successfully provided essential resources and training to healthcare professionals.
    • The project's model is relevant for future Local Health Information Services, particularly with the implementation of Clinical Governance and NHS IT strategies.
    • The service facilitated access to evidence, supporting improved patient care and professional development.