Barriers to the secondary use of data in critical care

Barriers to the secondary use of data in critical care
Journal of the Intensive Care Society v19(2) p127-131, 1 May 2018

• A survey of ICUs across England demonstrates key challenges affect the secondary use of data in critical care: a lack of integration of information systems within critical care and across departments; barriers to accessing data; mismatched data tools and user requests. Data are predominantly used for reporting and research with less emphasis on using data to inform clinical practice.

How digital innovators are transforming the NHS

The Promise of Healthtech: how digital innovators are transforming the NHS
Public, April 2018

• Technological innovation is one way in which the NHS can sustainably relieve the demographic and financial pressure it faces. This report surveys the digital health market and identifies the trends that are contributing to its growth. It also highlights major barriers to innovation in the NHS.
• Includes the HealthTech 27, a list of the most promising HealthTech companies, in nine key areas of opportunity including AI in Pathology & Radiology.