To maximise the development and improvement of care and service, an organisation must plan, develop and utilise research and research based information.

The provision of healthcare is the most important of all service industries known to man. The risks are often high but the resultant benefits are great. In light of this we must ensure that what we do is a) correct, b) necessary and c) the best way of doing it.

As technology and patient/client needs develop, it is only through continuous research that we can assure ourselves, and our patients, that what we are doing is evidence based best practice.

Health Care Informed helps organisations to maximise their potential research capabilities. Our role is to help provide the structures and processes to maximise their outcomes.

Research services provided by HCI include all aspects of planning developing and utilising research best practice information to develop care and service delivery throughout an organisation. Examples of our services, products and educational support include:·

Research Strategies - Developing a coordinated approach to clinical and non-clinical research including ethical and patient/client considerations

Customer and Stakeholder Research – Determine the wants, needs and future trends of patients, residents, carers and stakeholders

Policy and Social Reviews – From legislative requirements to social changes

Comparative Reviews – How has it been done in order jurisdictions? Which is the best way forward?

Evidence Based Practice Review – Is there an evidence base for what we are doing? HCI can help find it!