Other HRIS reports

Scoping reports

Before HRIS develops new patient information, we had to prove that it is needed. To decide if a new leaflet or factsheet will be useful we may carry out a scoping report. This involves desk based research, consultation with stakeholders  and searching for existing or similar patient information.

• In 2009, we conducted a scoping exercise to establish whether there is a need for health rights information aimed at carers.
  To find out more about this work email Sheila.
  

• In 2008, we were asked to consider if we would develop patient information on the use of surplus tissue for research and teaching purposes.
  To find out more about this work email the team.

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User-testing reports

HRIS also carry out or commission user-testing to find out if newly developed information meets the needs of the target audience.  Their views can then help us redraft the information to make it more appropriate.

• In 2010, HRIS commissioned Carole Millar Research to user-test patient information about resuscitation and the word palliative. This was done as part of the development of NHSScotland DNACPR policy. You can get a copy of the report here.
  To find out more about this work email Brigitte.

• In 2009, HRIS co-ordinated user-testing of a confidentiality poster as part of NHS Health Scotland's Walk the Talk initiative.
  To find out more about this work email the team.

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