Didn't you ask this before or was that someone else?
I replied then that the Australian Physiotherapy Assoc did a survey of
computer usage in practices so you might try them.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Ruth Garner <[log in to unmask]>
To: PHYSIO <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tuesday, 23 February 1999 15:36
Subject: Information Management needs
>
>I am currently undertaking a project in the UK which is jointly funded by
>professional bodies of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. The project
>is aiming to identify the information management needs of the members of
>both groups and recommend ways in which the professional bodies can
>effectively support the membership in the future.
>
>l am seeking information on management systems which are in use by
>physiotherapists and which are valued by the users. I am interested in how
>physiotherapists have identified their information needs and what have been
>the barriers to implementing paper based or electronic systems within their
>organisations.
>
>I am also interested in identifying how ready physiotherapists are to
>embrace the 'information age'. Examples of how technology is used in
>direct patient care ( as diagnostic, assessment and recording tools) and
>ways in which therapists are using the Telematics for communication,
>Continuing Professional Development and research & development. I am keen
>to hear from therapists in all sectors of health and social care and from
>private practice as well as education.
>
>For Physiotherapists outside the UK, can anyone tell me:
>
>1: If any such project has taken place in any other country and, if so,
>what was the outcome and is there a contact name or number for further
>information?
>
>2: If, or how, your professional body supports you and your colleagues in
>the area of information management,
>
>3: The role of your professional body in prescribing terminology to be used
>in patient records.
>
>4: Personal perspectives on information management needs - in any sector.
>
>Any comments at all would be welcome as we clearly see the developments
>outside the UK impacting on the strategy for development within the UK.
>
>I look forward to hearing from you.
>
>Ruth Garner.
>
>email: [log in to unmask]
>
>Learn Net Advisors & Research,
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>England.
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