Data Access and Usage Practices Across a Cohort of Researchers at a Large Tertiary Pediatric Hospital: Qualitative Survey Study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Health and health-related data collected as part of clinical care is a foundational component of quality improvement and research. While the importance of these data is widely recognized, there are many challenges faced by researchers attempting to use such data. It is crucial to acknowledge and identify barriers to improve data sharing and access practices and ultimately optimize research capacity. OBJECTIVE:To better understand the current state, explore opportunities, and identify barriers, an environmental scan of investigators at BC Children's Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) was conducted to elucidate current local practices around data access and usage. METHODS:The Clinical and Community Data, Analytics and Informatics group at BCCHR comprises over 40 investigators wit

SUBMITTER: Ho HKK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5972187 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature