ENT

We are using linked electronic ENT records and registry data  to answer important clinical research questions and are developing and implementing clinical Decision Support Systems.

What are we doing in this area?

The Institute of Health Informatics-evidENT collaboration is using linked health data to assess:

• the epidemiology of ENT condition
• the utilisation of health services for different ENT conditions
• the effectiveness of new and current treatments in ENT, Hearing and Balance.

evidENT initiates research into important clinical questions as prioritised in the UK Research Agenda (GENERATE), and provides expert clinical knowledge and epidemiological expertise in ENT, Hearing and Balance.

evidENT recognises areas where Decision Support Systems can add value to patient care within ENT, Hearing and Balance and aims to build our knowledge and capacity in this area. Recognising the importance of incorporating patient preferences into clinical decision support tools, the joint research programme enables researchers and clinicians to work with patients to develop and implement decision support systems. To ensure that high-quality clinical research data are captured during ENT, Hearing and Balance care, we aim to improve the quality of Electronic Health Records. Structured records will be developed using knowledge and expertise gained from contact with clinicians and patients, and from data analysis of Electronic Health Records.

The Institute brings in health informatics expertise and provides access to linked Electronic Health Records while providing a secure infrastructure to protect patient confidentiality.