title: Better information systems are needed to help patients and clinicians integrate clinical research within everyday clinical practice.
abstract: Personal experience of severe otitis externa led me to search for evidence about the best management of earwax. Because systematic reviews made clear that there is substantial uncertainty about management, I looked for information about relevant, well-designed controlled trials in which I might be able to participate as a patient. My experiences illustrate why I believe better information systems are needed if clinical research is to become integrated in everyday clinical practice, for the benefit of both patients and clinicians.
authors: James Lind Initiative, Oxford, UK. ichalmers@jameslindlibrary.org
authors: Iain
authors: I
authors: Chalmers
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008490:Medical Informatics; D010036:Otolaryngology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*