Table 1 Free-text questionnaire responses describing information sources used in commissioning
Question: When new services or service changes are planned, do you routinely assess the evidence base? | |
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Q6 | We would undertake a full search of recent evidence online and also attempt to speak to other areas in the UK who have undertaken similar projects to benchmark and share good practice. |
Q12 | Other LHBs have approached as to their experiences with CD [compact disc], articles and evidence base been gathered (sic). Groups and multi-agency/multidisciplinary colleagues have been consulted. |
Q13 | For interventions we would look to standard databases e.g., Medline. For service models we use Web Fetch to search examples from other NHS organizations. |
Q16 | Data from NPHS, literature reviews available/best practice. Hear from internal information, paper published, attending a conference. |
Q18 | New services considered by disease specific group with clinical or managerial lead, then passed to Steering Group attended by medical director and director of public health. |