How can I use data generated from my clinic’s reports to improve the care provided to our adolescent population?
Using a survey to track behaviors and risk reduction can assist professionals in monitoring risk and behavior change over time, similar to the monitoring of weight or blood pressure. Early risk identification can assist in tailoring specific preventive education counseling and intervention programs that are geared to meet the specific needs of each adolescent population. If rates of nutritional deficiency, sexual activity or depression are particularly elevated in a select population, special attention could be directed to these issues with appropriate health education materials placed in waiting and exam rooms. High-quality data can contribute to the efficient and appropriate use of limited resources and the eventual reduction in health risk behaviors.
