1. Challenges / Lessons Learned
Actionable Knowledge
Knowledge into Action
Masterclass
27th March 2014
Actionable knowledge can be described as a set of skills, tools and technology (or combination of them) that allow for an evidence base to be created, translated and delivered to the right person at the right time, in a format of their choosing, in the place they need to know it for the benefit of patient and client care. Format and delivery channels are important for actionable knowledge – it provides clear and concise calls to action based on best evidence, and can easily be accessed and integrated within everyday workflows at point of care.
Examples
Benefits
CLEAR – Clinical Enquiry and Response service (web and mobile)
NHS Scotland NEWS and Sepsis Screening (diagnostic tool mobile app)
Clinical Pathways and Guidelines – (Clinical Knowledge Publisher platform)
Decision support incorporated into NHS Tayside Diabetes care system – (Alerts and prompts embedded within SCI-Diabetes system)
Practitioners
Supports implementation of guidelines
Supports evidence based practice
Convenient and easy to apply - integrated into workflows
Helps practitioners do the right thing every time
Supports consistency and equity of care
Challenges / Lessons Learned
Further information
Challenge - to find the right tools for the situation and audience
Content and tools need to be tailored to context and setting
Local ownership of solution is important
Local IT policies, e.g. use of mobile devices
Name: Sandra Davies
Title: Senior Information Manager
Organisation: NHS Education for Scotland
Contact Details:
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