Core A - A5 (Managing Information and Data) Flashcards
(20 cards)
Methods of Data Collection
- focus groups
- open/closed questions
- interviews
- observation
- public database
- journal and articles
- practical investigations
- statistics
Considerations for Collecting/Recording Data - Data Type
- qualitative
- quantitative
Considerations for Collecting/Recording Data - Collection Method
- manual
- automated
Considerations for Collecting/Recording Data - Presentation
- graphs
- charts
- tables
Considerations for Collecting/Recording Data - Analysis Depth
- spreadsheet
- database
Considerations for Collecting/Recording Data - Intended Audience
- the specific group of people, customers, or stakeholders that the data is intended to inform
Considerations for Collecting/Recording Data - Storage
- digital
- paper
Importance of Accuracy and Legibility
- legal compliance
- limiting liability
- accurate records
- integrated working and sharing
- accurate analysis
- audit trails
- reproducibility
Strengths and Limitations of Data Sources - Investigations
- positive, controlled
- negative, over exploitation
Strengths and Limitations of Data Sources - Patient History
- positive, long term information
- negative, incomplete
Strengths and Limitations of Data Sources - Test Results
- positive, standardised
- negative, subjectivity
Strengths and Limitations of Data Sources - Literature
- positive, peer reviewed
- negative, biased, small scale
Strengths and Limitations of Data Sources - Observations
- positive, immediate
- negative, subjective
Use of New Technologies
- AI (bioinformatics)
- Mobile Apps (health tracking)
- Cloud-Based Systems (EHRs)
- Digital Management System
- Data Visualisation Tools
Data Protection and Legislation
- Data Protection 2018
- UK GDPR
- Organisational Policies: secure storage, device restrictions, prevent conflict of interest
Ensure Confidentiality on Screens
- log out
- protect login information
- be aware of surroundings
- use secure network
- use privacy filters
Social Media Use
- positives: awareness, monitoring, support, recruitment
- negatives: confidentiality, professionalism, accuracy
IT Systems
- advantages: easy access, fast sharing, secure, real time, cost saving
- risks: breaches, corruption, system failure
Security Measures
- controlled access
- authority entry
- staff training
- backups
- cybersecurity
- external back up
Action if Data is Not Secure
step 1 - secure
step 2 - report following policy
