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Understanding the needs of children with vision impairment or blindness
Using patient data to find out how many children have vision impairment or blindness, which then led to better screening.
- Planning
- Policy
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Understanding hip fractures
Collecting audit data to monitor and improve the treatment for hip fracture
- Treatment and prevention
- Planning
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Using GP records to learn more about the health of carers
Learning more about carers to ensure they get the support they need
- Planning
- Policy
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Using social media to better understand rheumatoid arthritis
Understanding the real world experience of patients through online support group data
- Treatment and prevention
- Patient safety
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Tackling preventable amputations
Improving understanding of preventable, diabetes-related amputations
- Individual care
- Treatment and prevention
- Planning
Case studies
There is a wide range of ways that patient data can be used to provide better care and improve health. Explore the case studies to learn more. Please let us know if you have good examples to share.