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The ISABEL user survey.

J S Briggs¹, C J Fitch

¹University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, UK. jim.briggs@port.ac.uk

Medical Informatics and the Internet in Medicine

|December 13, 2005

Summary

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ISABEL, a clinical decision-support system, is valuable for healthcare professionals. Systemic issues within the NHS hinder its wider adoption and development.

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Area of Science:

Health Informatics
Clinical Decision Support Systems

Background:

ISABEL is a web-based clinical decision-support tool developed by ISABEL Medical Charity.
The UK Department of Health is evaluating ISABEL's potential effectiveness and wider implementation in the National Health Service (NHS).

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current utilization of the ISABEL system.
To identify barriers impeding the further development and adoption of ISABEL.

Main Methods:

A questionnaire-based survey was distributed via email to a selected group of ISABEL users.
Analysis of responses from 518 participants formed the basis of the study's findings.

Main Results:

The study identified ISABEL as a beneficial tool with a significant user base.

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User feedback indicates ISABEL's utility in clinical practice.

Conclusions:

Evidence supports the continued availability and development of the ISABEL system.
Significant systemic challenges within the NHS and service delivery models represent the primary obstacles to ISABEL's expanded use.