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What characterizes hard science in the context of knowledge acquisition?

  • It utilizes inductive and deductive reasoning. (correct)
  • It relies solely on qualitative research methods.
  • It emphasizes subjective interpretations of data.
  • It favors anecdotal evidence over statistical analysis.

What type of data is primarily used for understanding disease burden and health disparities?

  • Quantitative data like lab values and admission dates. (correct)
  • Data solely from external health records.
  • Qualitative data such as patient narratives.
  • Hybrid data combining qualitative and quantitative measures.

What is the primary purpose of disaggregating healthcare data?

  • To streamline data management processes.
  • To maintain the confidentiality of patient information.
  • To limit access to sensitive information.
  • To allow for more precise analysis and reporting. (correct)

What was the mandate issued by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services on January 16, 2009?

<p>The mandatory adoption of ICD-10 for medical coding. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Systemized Nomenclature of Medicine-Clinical Terms (SNOMED CT) facilitate for healthcare professionals?

<p>Recognition of equivalent terms in clinical documentation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key role of healthcare data analytics in organizations?

<p>To process voluminous data for actionable intelligence. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus when defining stratification variables in healthcare data analysis?

<p>To ensure the data model supports thorough analysis. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is incorporating patient-generated health data beneficial for healthcare analytics?

<p>It enhances patient engagement in their own health. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of DHDNs in health data analytics?

<p>To improve sample size by fostering data sharing while ensuring privacy. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is establishing validity considered more challenging than ensuring reliability in measurement instruments?

<p>Reliability can be assessed through consistent results across trials, while validity depends on conceptual relevance. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of data is most appropriately analyzed using parametric tests?

<p>Continuous scale data specifically from interval or ratio measurements. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a Confidence Interval (CI) represent in data analysis?

<p>A range of values suggesting the uncertainty around a sample estimate. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the significance of data presentation in healthcare analytics?

<p>Good presentation of data enhances understanding and generates interest among stakeholders. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between measures of central tendency in data analysis?

<p>Each measure provides unique insights into data distribution and is influenced by different data characteristics. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What strategy do organizations typically rely on for performance management?

<p>A bottom-up strategy allowing each unit to set its own targets towards overall goals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is most critical for improving healthcare organizations through data management?

<p>Understanding data analysis and leveraging knowledge management. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Distributed Health Data Network (DHDN)?

<p>To improve sample size and enable data sharing while ensuring privacy. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following steps is NOT part of the data for improvement process?

<p>Collecting Feedback from Patients (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do Business Associate Agreements primarily address in data governance?

<p>Security measures for sensitive data sharing. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statistical measure assesses the average of a dataset?

<p>Mean (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of data types, which of the following describes 'Ordinal' data?

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What is NOT a characteristic of reliability in measurement concepts?

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Which type of statistical test is most appropriate for analyzing categorical data?

<p>Chi-Square Test (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of measures of central tendency?

<p>To summarize data into a single representative value. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of ongoing study and recommendations for change when utilizing data analytics?

<p>To continuously improve processes based on data insights. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component is NOT typically found within a Management Information System (MIS)?

<p>Data collection from clinical trials. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

DHDNs contribute to increasing the sample size by emphasizing data sharing while ensuring the privacy and security of sensitive health information.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Reliability in data measurement refers to the ability of an instrument to accurately reflect what it is intended to measure.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Parametric tests are appropriate for analyzing data that is categorical or ordinal in nature.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The mean, median, and mode are the three most prevalent measures of dispersion used in data analysis.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A confidence interval (CI) reflects a specific value that represents the sample estimate with no room for variation.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Healthcare professionals rely on diagrams and charts to interpret the data collected effectively.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nonparametric tests are mainly employed when the data distribution does not meet the assumptions required for parametric tests.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Data management and knowledge management are not critical components for overall healthcare organizational improvement.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

DHDNs are designed to enhance the sample size by standardizing in-house data to a unique schema termed as a common data model.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The primary focus of statistical power in health data analytics is to increase the validity of a test without considering sample size.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ongoing study and recommendations for change are fundamental steps in the data for improvement process.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A Pareto Diagram is used exclusively for displaying non-categorical data in health data analytics.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Data Use Agreements play no significant role in data governance protocols for health data sharing.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Quality Measurement in health data analysis refers to the process of assessing whether the data collected is accurate, reliable, and consistent.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The primary goal of a Clinical Information System is to enhance administrative support rather than patient care.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nonparametric tests are utilized when the data distribution is thought to be normal.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Standard Deviation is a statistical measure that indicates the extent to which data points deviate from the mean.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Administrative Support Information Systems are solely responsible for clinical data management in healthcare settings.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hard science employs only deductive reasoning for knowledge acquisition.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Healthcare data sets can inform strategies for addressing health inequities in patient populations.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Disaggregated data are combined into larger units to enhance the analysis process.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The implementation of ICD-10 for medical coding was mandated by HIPAA regulations on January 16, 2009.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Patient-generated health data can only be tracked within a clinical setting.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Standard code sets are used in healthcare to ensure measures are comparable and reliable.

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SNOMED CT enables healthcare professionals to use only specific terms in clinical documentation.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Quantitative data includes qualitative responses captured in medical records.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following healthcare data classification types with their examples:

<p>Quantitative Data = Age, lab values Qualitative Data = Text captured in medical records Disaggregated Data = Broken down into smaller units Aggregated Data = Combined to preserve confidentiality</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following coding systems with their respective purposes in healthcare:

<p>ICD-10 = Medical coding for diagnosis SNOMED CT = Clinical terminology standardization LOINC = Laboratory test results coding CPT = Procedure coding</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following data analysis strategies with their characteristics:

<p>Parametric Tests = Assumes normal distribution of data Nonparametric Tests = Used for ordinal or categorical data Statistical Power = Validity increase without sample size consideration Reliability = Consistency of measurement over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of health data with their usages:

<p>Patient-Generated Health Data = Tracking health outside clinical settings Healthcare Data Sets = Understanding disease burden Clinical Information System = Enhancing administrative support Performance Management = Strategies for sustaining operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following methodologies in healthcare data analytics with their descriptions:

<p>Hard Science = Employs inductive and deductive reasoning Soft Science = Focuses on interpretative knowledge Advanced Methodologies = Processing voluminous data for insights Statistical Measures = Assessing average and dispersion of data</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following healthcare data collection techniques with their attributes:

<p>Standard Code Sets = Ensure comparability and reliability Patient Tracking Technologies = Facilitates health data collection Data Aggregation = Preserves patient confidentiality Stratification Variables = Supports structured reporting</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of data governance with their roles:

<p>Data Use Agreements = Protocols for health data sharing Business Associate Agreements = Address privacy concerns Quality Measurement = Assess accuracy and reliability of data DHDNs = Enhance sample size through standardization</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to healthcare analytics with their definitions:

<p>Healthcare Disparities = Differences in health outcomes among populations Social Determinants of Health = Factors impacting health beyond medical care Actionable Intelligence = Insights derived from data analysis Data Analysis = Process of inspecting and modeling data</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statistical measures with their descriptions:

<p>Mean = The average of a dataset Median = The middle value when data is sorted Mode = The most frequently occurring value Standard Deviation = A measure of data dispersion from the mean</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of tests with their appropriate data type:

<p>Parametric tests = Continuous scale data (interval or ratio) Nonparametric tests = Categorical data and ordinal data Chi-square test = Used for independence in categorical data T-test = Used to compare means between two groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions in the context of data analytics:

<p>Reliability = Consistency of an instrument measuring procedure Validity = Degree to which an instrument accurately measures intention Confidence Interval (CI) = A range of values around a sample estimate Central tendency = A statistical measure that identifies a single score as representative of an entire dataset</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following healthcare data management components with their roles:

<p>Data sharing = Fosters collaboration among organizations Common Data Model = Standardizes in-house data for analysis Data Use Agreements = Regulate data sharing practices Performance management = Involves setting targets for operational units</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following quality measurement tools with their examples:

<p>Questionnaires = Used to collect opinions or information Surveys = Gather data from a defined population Rating scales = Assess subjective attributes Charts and diagrams = Visual representations of data</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with their corresponding principles in healthcare quality:

<p>Data presentation = Enhances understanding and creates interest Data analysis = Regular assessment of reported data Data management = Critical for organizational improvement Granularity of data = Refers to the level of detail in data sets</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their descriptions in healthcare analytics:

<p>Data abundance = Availability of extensive datasets Wisdom scarcity = Challenge of deriving insights from data Bottom-up strategy = Each unit sets its targets independently Governing body reports = Contain critical information for decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characteristics with types of data:

<p>Categorical data = Represents attributes or labels Ordinal data = Has a defined order among categories Continuous data = Measured on an interval or ratio scale Nominal data = No inherent order among categories</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following steps in the data improvement process with their descriptions:

<p>Step 1 = Planning and organizing for data collection, interpretation, and use Step 4 = Ongoing study and recommendations for change Step 3 = Identifying and presenting findings Step 6 = Monitoring performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following information systems with their primary functions:

<p>Clinical Information System = Supports clinical data management and patient care Management Information System = Facilitates organizational management and decision-making Decision Support System = Aids in clinical decisions through data analysis Administrative Support Information System = Provides support for administrative tasks in healthcare</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statistical techniques with their descriptions:

<p>Chi-Square Tests = Used for analyzing categorical data Multiple Regression Analysis = Assesses relationships between multiple variables Parametric Tests = Assumes normal distribution of data Nonparametric Tests = Used when data does not meet parametric assumptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of healthcare data with their definitions:

<p>Nominal Data = Categorical data with no specific order Ordinal Data = Categorical data with a natural order Interval Data = Data with meaningful intervals but no true zero Ratio Data = Data with a true zero point and meaningful ratios</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of quality measurement with their focus:

<p>Reliability = Consistency of measurements over time Validity = Accuracy of what is being measured Measure Calculations = Quantitative analysis of data collected Measure Documentation = Detailed records of measurement processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following graphical representations of data with their uses:

<p>Histogram = Displays frequency distribution of numerical data Scatter Plot = Shows relationship between two quantitative variables Pie Chart = Illustrates percentage distribution of the whole Run Chart = Depicts trends over time for a single variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of sampling designs with their definitions:

<p>Probability Sampling = Every individual has a known chance of selection Nonprobability Sampling = Selection based on subjective judgment Sample Size = Determines the number of observations in a study Stratified Sampling = Divides the population into subgroups for selection</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of distribution in data analytics with their characteristics:

<p>Frequency Distribution = Shows how often each value occurs Interquartile Range = Measures variability between the 1st and 3rd quartiles Standard Deviation = Reflects the average distance of data points from the mean Range = Difference between maximum and minimum values</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to health data governance with their principles:

<p>Business Associate Agreements = Focus on compliance with HIPAA regulations Data Use Agreements = Establishes terms for sharing data with third parties Data Sharing Agreements = Defines protocols for sharing sensitive information Common Data Model = Standardizes data structure across organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following elements of data-informed decision-making with their outcomes:

<p>Displaying Data = Enhances understanding of complex information Statistical Process Control = Maintains consistent performance in processes Reporting for Improvement = Provides insights for better organizational outcomes Monitoring Performance = Tracks effectiveness of implemented changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What are DHDNs?

A common data model that standardizes organizational data for multi-institutional research, enabling data sharing while prioritizing privacy and security.

What is reliability in measurement?

The extent to which an instrument consistently produces similar results under similar conditions.

What is validity in measurement?

The degree to which an instrument measures what it's intended to measure.

What are parametric tests?

Statistical tests used for continuous data, which can take any value within a range.

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What are nonparametric tests?

Statistical tests used for categorical data, which fall into distinct categories.

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What is a confidence interval (CI)?

A range of values calculated from data, indicating the likely true value of a population parameter.

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How do healthcare quality professionals use charts and diagrams?

Charts and diagrams used to visually represent data, making it easier to understand and interpret.

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What are the key elements of data-driven healthcare improvement?

A systematic approach to managing data, analyzing information, and using knowledge to improve healthcare organizations.

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Hard Science

A rigorous method of acquiring knowledge that uses inductive and deductive reasoning.

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Aggregated Data

Data collected and combined to protect sensitive information, like patient privacy.

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Disaggregated Data

Data broken down into smaller units to analyze specific details.

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Social Determinants of Health

Factors like age, income, and education that influence health.

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Standard Code Sets

A system that uses standardized codes to describe patient conditions and statuses.

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ICD-10

A system used for coding medical diagnoses and procedures, mandated by the US government.

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SNOMED CT

A system that lets healthcare providers use different terms that mean the same thing in their records.

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Patient-Generated Health Data

Data generated by patients themselves using digital health tools.

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What is data analytics in healthcare?

Data analytics is the process of examining raw data to extract meaningful insights and patterns. It helps healthcare organizations identify trends, predict future outcomes, and make data-driven decisions to improve patient care and organizational efficiency.

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What is Patient-Generated Health Data (PGHD)?

Patient-generated health data (PGHD) refers to health information that patients themselves collect and share, such as data from wearable devices, smartphone apps, or online health platforms. It provides a more comprehensive picture of patient health and preferences.

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What is quality measurement in healthcare?

Quality measurement refers to the process of collecting and analyzing data to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and safety of healthcare services. It helps identify areas for improvement and ensures that patients receive high-quality care.

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What is reliability in data measurement?

Reliability refers to the consistency of a measurement tool. A reliable tool consistently produces the same results when measuring the same thing under similar conditions.

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What is validity in data measurement?

Validity refers to the accuracy of a measurement tool. A valid tool actually measures what it intends to measure.

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What is nominal data?

Nominal data classifies objects into distinct categories without any inherent order or ranking. For example, gender (male, female) or blood type (A, B, AB, O).

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What is ordinal data?

Ordinal data classifies objects into categories with a meaningful order or ranking, but the intervals between categories may not be equal. For example, pain levels (mild, moderate, severe) or patient satisfaction (very dissatisfied, dissatisfied, neutral, satisfied, very satisfied).

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What is interval data?

Interval data measures values with equal intervals between categories, but does not have a true zero point. For example, temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit.

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What is ratio data?

Ratio data measures values with equal intervals and a true zero point. For example, height, weight, or age.

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What is probability sampling?

Probability sampling is a method where every member of the population has a known and non-zero chance of being selected for the sample. Examples include simple random sampling, stratified sampling, and cluster sampling.

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Healthcare Information Systems

A system used to organize and manage data for healthcare, especially for administrative, clinical, and decision-making purposes.

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Healthcare Data Analytics

Collected and analyzed data used to understand patient outcomes, identify patterns, and improve healthcare quality and efficiency.

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Patient-Generated Health Data (PGHD)

Data collected directly from patients using devices, apps, or online platforms, giving a deeper understanding of their health.

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Quality Measurement in Healthcare

The process of collecting and analyzing data to assess how well healthcare services work, including their effectiveness, cost, and safety.

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Reliability in Data Measurement

The consistency of a measurement tool, meaning it produces similar results when used repeatedly in similar conditions.

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Validity in Data Measurement

The accuracy of a measurement tool, meaning it actually measures what it's supposed to measure.

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Nominal Data

Data organized into categories without any specific order or ranking.

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Ordinal Data

Data categorized with a specific order, but the distances between categories might not be equal.

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Interval Data

Data measured with equal intervals between categories, but with no true zero point.

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Ratio Data

Data measured with equal intervals and a true zero point.

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What is a Confidence interval?

A range of values calculated from data, indicating the likely true value of a population parameter, like the average age of patients with a specific condition.

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What is a DHDN (Distributed Health Data Network)?

A standardized data model used for sharing health information across different organizations, prioritizing privacy and security.

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What is Data-driven Healthcare Improvement?

A systematic approach involving data management, information analysis, and knowledge application to improve healthcare organizations.

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What is a Bottom-up Performance Management Strategy?

A strategy for performance management where individual units within an organization set their own goals to achieve overall organizational objectives.

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What are Distributed Health Data Networks (DHDNs)?

A common data model that standardizes how different healthcare organizations store and share patient data, ensuring consistency and protecting privacy.

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What is healthcare data?

Healthcare data is used to track patient health, analyze outcomes, and improve healthcare quality. It includes medical records, billing information, and patient-generated data.

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Study Notes

Section 6: Health Data Analytics

  • Data analytics is a process and practice of analyzing data to answer questions, draw information and insights, identify trends, and make decisions.
  • Organizations invest in infrastructure to collect, analyze, and report data related to quality, safety, and performance.
  • The foundational steps in data management systems include: planning, data collection, interpretation, use, ongoing study, action, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Data are the representation of things, facts, concepts, and instructions stored in a defined format and structure on a passive medium (e.g., paper, computer, microfilm).

Health and Data Informatics

  • Data analytics is essential for quality improvement in healthcare delivery.
  • The 1880s-1990s saw key developments: Taylor's work on workflow, predictive analytics, and data-support systems.
  • Information systems like relational databases (1970s), data warehousing (1980s), data mining (1990s), electronic health records (EHRs) in the 2000s and beyond have shaped health data analysis and implementation.
  • The increased use of electronic health records (EHRs) in the 2000s and ongoing have also influenced modern data analysis and decision-making processes and prompted the development of big data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning (AI/ML) to improve quality and safety.
  • Continuous improvement in data management is necessary, including data validation, data quality, and security measures.

Data Analytics

  • Data are a valuable asset for organizations seeking to improve their performance.
  • Big data is a significant factor in many aspects of healthcare, driving outcomes and value-based care.
  • Organizations use data across systems to support improvements in staff, customers, and finances.
  • Big data, in the context of healthcare, consists of large data sets characterized by volume, velocity, and variety along with veracity, variability, and vulnerability.
  • Data analytics is now more central to the process of healthcare than ever before and the principles outlined here all relate to the impact on that analysis and outcome measures. The DIKW pyramid (Data-Information-Knowledge-Wisdom) demonstrates the progression of using data to make decisions.

Data for Improvement

  • Healthcare quality professionals encounter challenges in interpreting and distinguishing relevant, meaningful, and critical data for improvement planning.
  • Several activities to improve data use include assessing the data use context, engaging data users, improving data quality, enhancing data availability, identifying information requirements, building capacity, strengthening data infrastructure and processes, and ensuring appropriate use and handling of data.
  • Differentiating between data and information is important; data are stored representations of information, while information is actionable data.

Information Systems

  • Information systems within healthcare support various activities, including managing financial data (payroll, accounts payable), human resources data (hiring, employee records), and office operations (scheduling, email).
  • Healthcare information systems include clinical information systems (EHRs, patient/provider databases) and management information systems (MIS) as well as systems for financial management and reporting.
  • Decision support systems can facilitate cross-functional analysis and support strategic planning, resource allocation, and performance monitoring using data generated across a system; various types of data (including patient information, financial records, operational data) are used to improve the processes.
  • Distributed Health Data Network (DHDN) is about data sharing across organizations to improve health services and research; data governance protocols, procedures, and agreements in addition to technical security measures, are essential to protect the ethical handling of data and ensure patient privacy.

Measurement Concepts

  • Reliability of data-collection instruments is the degree to which measurements are consistent (e.g., test-retest and inter-rater reliability). Measures of reliability often use statistical methods to assess consistency of the data over many testing sessions.
  • Validity of measurements reflects the extent to which a tool measures what it is intended to (e.g., content, construct, and criterion validity). Validity encompasses the soundness of the data itself, and includes examining the measure's conceptual meaning and its use in assessing the construct.
  • Understanding data types, such as nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio, is crucial to interpreting and using data effectively within healthcare analysis and improvement tasks.

Data Types

  • Nominal data are categorical with no intrinsic ordering.
  • Ordinal data are categorical but with an intrinsic ordering.
  • Interval data are scales with consistent intervals but no true zero point.
  • Ratio data are scales with consistent intervals and a true zero point.

Sampling Design

  • Probability sampling is where every member of a population has an equal chance of being selected (simple random, systematic, stratified, cluster).
  • Non-probability sampling is where the chance of selection is not known (convenience, snowball, purposive, quota).
  • Considerations for sample size include research purpose, anticipated differences in groups, and population size.

Statistical Techniques

  • Statistical tests evaluate the significance of relationships between variables (parametric and non-parametric tests, including t-tests, chi-square tests, and use of confidence intervals). These tests determine if the observed differences or relationships could be due to chance alone. Statistical tests are applied to assess the reliability and validity of the data, as well as to assess changes over time.

  • Measures of central tendency summarize a data set by finding the typical value (mean, median, and mode).

  • Measures of variability outline the spread or dispersion of the data (range, variance, and standard deviation).

Data-Informed Decision Making

  • Data informs decision making for healthcare improvement, with the concept that data leads to information, knowledge and finally wisdom as outlined in the DIKW pyramid. Data-informed decision-making uses methods of reporting, visualization, understanding, and acting.
  • A variety of methods are used to display data, such as charts, histograms, tables, infographics, and also using software that allow various visual representations emphasizing visual clarity and interpretation.

Design and Management

  • Quality, safety, and performance improvement involve rigorous evaluation and using data to make decisions and take steps to improve (including the use of data, software tools and databases). Organizations utilize tools and databases for effective data management. This also includes developing robust data collection procedures and improving data quality.
  • Strategies are developed carefully for reporting, disseminating and acting on the data in multiple ways. Dashboards and balanced scorecards are essential tools for visualizing and tracking organizational performance data to guide and drive decision-making processes and make improvements.

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This quiz explores the fundamentals of health data analytics, focusing on the processes for analyzing health-related data to improve quality and performance. It discusses the evolution of data systems and their significance in healthcare decision-making from the 1880s to the present day. Test your understanding of key concepts in health informatics and data management!

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