Optimizing Pediatric Decision-making: Strategies for Research, Data Management, and Clinical Practice

Session Description: This presentation explores strategies to elevate acute care research and clinical practice by leveraging data management techniques and data-driven approaches. In the unique pediatric setting, effective utilization of databases and information management systems is crucial. This session will cover strategies for optimizing research and clinical care through organization and integration of clinical data.
We will address the role of database optimization in pediatric research. Attendees will learn how to enhance research processes by creating and utilizing literature matrices, which systematically organize and integrate research findings. Techniques for database integration will be discussed, focusing on how to best streamline research, ensure comprehensive data retrieval, and support efficient categorization and utilization of research data. Emphasis will be placed on research methods to facilitate better access and management of data, driving streamlined multidisciplinary communication and enhanced evidence-based decision-making.
The session will delve into practical applications of data management in clinical settings, with a focus on infection control. We will analyze how data-driven approaches—such as audits, rounding, and surveillance—can be integrated into infection control practices to optimize patient outcomes. By leveraging data from electronic health records (EHRs), chart reviews, and clinical observations, infection preventionists (IPs) can enhance decision-making and implement care strategies. Real-time data applications and case studies will illustrate how these methods streamline interventions and ensure adherence to infection control standards.
Attendees will gain insights into structuring and managing data for both research and clinical care, facilitating access and collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. The session will conclude with an evaluation of the overall effectiveness of integrating these strategies, demonstrating how they lead to improved patient outcomes and elevated care quality. Participants will leave equipped with the knowledge to enhance both their research management and clinical practices, driving better decision-making and patient care in the pediatric settings.