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Measurement and Review >> Information systems

There are many different approaches to the development of the information system(s) necessary to store your project data and provide meaningful regular reports to clinicians.

The key lessons from the CSS projects were that:

  • the time needed for developing information systems was generally underestimated, and

  • a lack of detailed knowledge amongst clinicians about computer programming and IT systems generally contributed to delays which impacted negatively on engagement by the wider clinical team, particularly those directly collecting data.
 
 
 

To maximise your project�s effectiveness regarding information systems:

  • Consult with an expert in this field within your organisation to explore what is feasible;

  • If funds permit, engage an experienced database designer/ manager, e.g. the IT person in a hospital, from the outset;

  • Prepare a complete and well-considered set of specifications before database construction, while ensuring some flexibility is built in to accommodate new data fields if new evidence emerges;

  • If contracting out the work, scope the contract carefully and include contingency clauses so that problems which emerge when the system is used can be rectified;

  • Ensure your database designer puts safety checks on data fields (e.g. dates and times) to minimise data entry error;

  • Ensure that web-based systems are adequately supported.
 
 
 

 

     

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