Data Presentation & use for Improvement

Lesley WhiteAlison Pickering

Outcomes

• Understand the main ways data is currently presented in management reports and be able to articulate the benefits and limitations of these approaches

• Understand the common errors made when interpreting data

Table

GP of referralNumber of patients referred

10577 115498 413457 915468 441324 215846 144532 512546 412489 825432 268542 554798 6

51

Length of time on waiting list<1 week 51-2 weeks 62-3 weeks 43-4 weeks 44-5 weeks 55-6 weeks 66-7 weeks 57-8 weeks 18-9 weeks 49-10 weeks 510-11 weeks 211-12 weeks 1>12 weeks 3

51

Pie chart

Who has more?

Bar chart

Histogram

Box and Whisker

Maximum value

Upper quartile (75%)

Median (50%)

Lower quartile (25%)

Minimum value

Scatter plot

Line chart

Run chart

Tips for presentation

• Use the right chart• Label everything clearly– Title = Who, What, Where and When– Remember your source– Annotate

• Check print preview• Use colour sensibly• Sense check with a colleague

Using Data for Improvement

• Context

• Annotation

• Discussion

Questions / Discussion

How have you used data for improvement?

What will you do differently as a result of today?

Outcomes

• Understand the main ways data is currently presented in management reports and be able to articulate the benefits and limitations of these approaches

• Understand the common errors made when interpreting data

Further support

Lesley WhiteNational Improvement Advisor

07772876646 lesley.white@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Alison PickeringSenior Information Analyst

01312443284alison.pickering@scotland.gsi.gov.uk