A study was carried out to determine the current quality of health information and to assess the added value of accrediting information providers. The study consisted of four components: a) a review of research evidence on patients’ information needs and the effectiveness of providing health information; b) a web search, a survey of health information specialists, and a statistical review to estimate the number of organisations providing health information; c) a detailed assessment of 40 information materials; and d) a telephone survey of information providers to obtain information on the development process.
Picker and Patient Experience Network (PEN) webinar The Patient Experience Network National Awards (PENNA) recognise best practice in patient experience […]
International healthcare charity Picker has been awarded a multi-year contract to carry out the NHS England & Improvement National Cancer […]