5 Implementation considerations
Developers should work with providers and central NHS England teams to begin evidence generation. Planning for a prespecified period for the set-up of the technology is advised. During this period, training and implementation should be done before data collection is started, to account for learning effects. The following considerations around implementing the evidence generation process have been identified through working with system partners:
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Technology developers should provide training for staff in using the artificial intelligence (AI) software.
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Sites should be carefully selected to, where appropriate, maximise data collection for subgroups of interest.
The following barriers for implementing the evidence generation process have been identified through working with system partners:
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the availability of research funds for data collection, analysis and reporting
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the availability of NHS funding to cover the costs of implementing the technology in clinical practice
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lack of expertise and staff to collect data
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burden on clinical staff; the need to have training before implementation, data collection and follow‑up
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differences in practice between large tertiary referral centres and smaller hospitals
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variation in treatment protocols and equipment between centres
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the software may be incompatible with other computer packages and scanners used in the NHS
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the availability and ability of NHS information technology departments to install the software.
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