Data in Research

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Apply knowledge of quality assessment and management tools to collect and present data for quality management, utilization review, resource management, risk management, and other healthcare purposes.

Peer-reviewed research in health care is not limited to medical conditions. Research focusing on clinical and administrative data is not only valuable for administrative purposes but can have a direct impact on how patient care is delivered.

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Identify a peer-reviewed research article that clearly includes data collection and analysis as part of the research process. The article may be on any topic, but a few ideas you may use are:
- Risk management in health care
- Quality improvement in health care
- Clinical decision-making
In a few sentences, summarize the article’s aims and findings (remember to cite appropriately. Do not copy/paste the abstract).
Explain how data is used in the research: collection methods, analysis methods, data-informed actions taken, etc.
Include the reference to the study at the bottom of your post, complete with a web link.

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