Enhancing Health Management in Care Homes through Data Analytics
Project scope
Categories
Data visualization Data analysis Healthcare Social sciences Data scienceSkills
open mindset social determinants of health data visualization data analysis agile methodology management research decision makingThe project aims to explore how the implementation of the NHS/UK "National Early Warning Score" (NEWS2) in residential and nursing care homes can be optimized through data analytics and visualization. The primary goal is to improve the proactive management of residents' health, particularly those with long-term conditions, by analyzing wider determinants of health. This project seeks to identify patterns and trends that could lead to a reduction in unnecessary hospital admissions. By leveraging classroom knowledge in data analytics, students will assess the effectiveness of NEWS2 and propose enhancements. The project involves analyzing existing health data, identifying key health indicators, and visualizing data to support decision-making in care homes.
- Analyze the current use of NEWS2 in care homes.
- Identify and evaluate wider determinants of health affecting residents.
- Develop data visualizations to highlight key health trends and patterns.
- Propose actionable insights to improve health management and reduce hospital admissions.
The project deliverables include a comprehensive report and a set of data analysis and visualizations. The report will detail the analysis of NEWS2 implementation and its impact on health management in care homes. Visualizations will illustrate key health trends and determinants, providing actionable insights for care home management.
The Brief also seeks an agile and openminded approach to explore what else the data can reveal. Or ways it can be deployed to highlight other indicators/findings.
Outputs /deliverables
1. A detailed report on the analysis of NEWS2 and health determinants.
2. Data visualizations highlighting health trends and patterns.
3. Recommendations for improving pro-active health management in care homes.
4. Discuss the potential for the team develop a ‘dashboard’ to enable Future Care to interrogate the data in-house
5. Any code / methodology used to analysis the data
6. Present findings supported by a Power Point Presentation to C-Board
7. Suggestions and insights in next steps and building on form this research across other team and other semesters
Providing specialized, in-depth knowledge and general industry insights for a comprehensive understanding.
Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.
Direct involvement in project tasks, offering guidance, and demonstrating techniques.
Providing access to necessary tools, software, and resources required for project completion.
Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.
Supported causes
Good health and well-beingAbout the company
Future Care(FC) is an SME based in London, UK. Our R&D is focused on a bespoke, wearable, non-invasive, medical precision instrument for infants (0-24months), remotely monitoring vital signs and integrated stethoscope, linked to a predictive & preventative analytics platform, Reports and Alarms sent to end user consumer (B2C) and medical (B2M) APPS.
FC works closely with ARROW is a $30B international electronics company and their partners.