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Sharing best practice: developing a Web-based database.
K Gerrish1, B Entwistle, G Parmakis
1University of Sheffield/Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|February 18, 2004
Summary
A new web-based database aids sharing of healthcare projects within the National Health Service (NHS) trust. Successful implementation requires considering time, computer access, and staff skills for information technology (IT) initiatives.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Knowledge Management
- Healthcare Administration
Background:
- Disseminating practice development, research, and audit projects is crucial for healthcare organizations.
- Effective knowledge sharing platforms are needed to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the development and implementation of a web-based interactive database.
- To facilitate the dissemination of practice development, research, and audit projects across a large National Health Service (NHS) trust.
Main Methods:
- A multidisciplinary team collaboratively designed a user-friendly, web-based database.
- Information was structured concisely, with search facilities and hyperlinks to internal and external resources.
- Implementation involved promotion, skills development, quality review, and evaluation.
Main Results:
- The database successfully facilitated access to project information.
- User feedback indicated the importance of ease of use and comprehensive information.
- The implementation process highlighted key considerations for IT initiatives.
Conclusions:
- Web-based databases can effectively support knowledge dissemination in healthcare settings.
- Successful IT initiatives depend on adequate resources, user training, and organizational support.
- Continuous evaluation and adaptation are essential for maximizing the impact of such systems.
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