Clinical Data Mining in an Allied Health Organisation

<p><em>Clinical Data Mining in an Allied Health Organisation: A Real World Experience</em> shows how data-mining methodology can be used to promote quality management and research in the work of allied health professions. A collection of clinical data-mining projects conducted by a variety of discipline-specific and multidisciplinary allied health groups in regional Australia illustrate the application of the Epstein's clinical data-mining research methodology. The chapters reflect on the ways in which this approach transforms practice by encouraging practitioner and organisational learning client-focused service improvement and professional role satisfaction.</p><p><br></p><p>This book is aimed at allied health medical and nursing professionals interested in clinical practice research quality management and those who wish to start small-scale research projects without large grants. It will be also of interest to health service managers seeking information about data-mining methodology and its use in a clinical setting.</p>