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A5 - information and data Flashcards

1
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what is data?

A

facts or information, especially when examined and used to find out things or to make decisions.

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what are 6 different types of data?

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secondary, primary, continuous, discrete, quantitative, qualitative

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what are 7 ways of collecting data?

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observation, investigations, focus groups, statistics, interviews, public databases, closed survey

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4
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give 4 ways why data is important?

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patient safety
help with research
better diagnosis
plan services

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5
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give 5 considerations to make when managing data

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type of data
storage method
intended audience
depth of analysis needed
most appropriate way to present data

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what are 4 ranges of data in healthcare?

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patient level
service level
organisation level
population level

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give 4 benefits of manual data

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more permanent
more authentic
can be saved easier
can support years of data

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give 4x2 data types

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prospective and retrospective
qualitative and quantitative
independent and dependent
discrete and continuous

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what is prospective data?

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a group is followed and observed and researches will record the outcomes.

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what is retrospective data?

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looks backwards and examine data from the past.

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what is qualitative data?

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is descriptive and includes much more detail.
eg, medical history

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what is quantitative data?

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numerical and normally includes measurements.
eg, lab results

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what is dependent data?

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value depends on another variable.
eg, heart rate on a treadmill

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what is independent data?

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not depended on a variable, something we can change.
eg, treadmill speed

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what is discrete data?

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numerical and can be counted, whole numbers
eg, number of patients

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what is continuous data?

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you can measure and numerical (not usually a whole number).
eg, BG concentration

17
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give 4 ways of presenting data

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graphs
charts
tables
spreadsheets

18
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why is presenting data important?

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it makes the data easier to understand and only the key information is presented.

19
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what are 4 technology given data?

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AI /machine learning
mobile technology
cloud based system
digital information management system

20
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what is data accuracy?

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refers to error free record that an be used as a reliable source of information

21
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what is attention to detail?

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a characteristic of the way a person works. Refers to thoroughness, focus.

22
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how to ensure data accuracy?

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taken in a timely manner
all correct facts, accounts and measurements
ensure objectivity - facts not opinion
should be compete with no gaps
avoid jargon

23
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what is the definition of social media

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internet based tools that allow individuals and communities to gather information, communicate and collaborate

24
Q

give 3 positives of social media

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connect to people at any time
show you aren’t alone in your struggles
source of entertainment

25
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give 3 negatives of social media

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bullying = mental health
can breech confidentiality issues
distracts you from work

26
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what does poor quality of information mean?

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many medical advice online is not accurate/reliable and can give the wrong ideas

27
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what is the data protection act 2018?

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controls use of personal information by organisations, businesses or the government

28
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what is the data protection act 2018?

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controls use of personal information by organisations, businesses or the government

29
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what is the GDPR?

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provides a set of principles with which any individual or organisation processing sensitive data must comply

30
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what to do if information is not stored properly?

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secure it where possible
record and report the incident, following policy and procedure

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