WOMBAT 3.0 vs Westmead ECMO App

WOMBAT is a research tool used to collect data when undertaking direct observational studies. WOMBAT allows researchers to use either validated data collection templates or design their own data collection templates tailored to answer their particular research questions or focus on a specific professional group. Thus, WOMBAT can support the collection of data to answer a wide range of questions about: the work of different professional groups; the impact of interventions and reforms; interactions amongst teams; or patients and their care. While originally developed for research in the health domain, WOMBAT can be used in any discipline. The key features of WOMBAT include: • Continuous recording and automatic timestamping of data • Recording of multiple dimensions of observed activities • Recording of interruptions and their nature • Recording of tasks conducted in parallel (multitasking) • Customisable data collection templates in any language • Validated data collection templates for comparison with previous research • Offline data collection WOMBAT is comprised of two separate but interlinked components: the WOMBAT App and the WOMBAT Web App. The WOMBAT App enables the collection of data, which are stored on your device until uploaded to the WOMBAT Web App. The Web App is a secure external server where data collection templates are designed, and study data are securely stored. In the Lite Version, you can use the WOMBAT App to perform data collection using the provided sample study data collection templates. Collected data are not saved to your device in the Lite Version. Licenced users are provided with My WOMBAT Sign In credentials, which links the WOMBAT App to a unique WOMBAT Web App allowing access to your custom designed data collection templates and uploading of collected data.

PURPOSE The Westmead Hospital ECMO and ALS App has been developed, utilising evidence-based information, to enhance patient and clinical decision-making, improve efficiency in delivery of safe, standardised health care. INTENDED AUDIENCE The algorithms presented are intended primarily for health professionals and the following audiences, specifically at Westmead Hospital, Sydney NSW Australia: - Physicians, nurses and other health care professionals - Health care administrators - Researchers OTHER AUDIENCES INCLUDING PATIENTS If you are a patient and accessing these algorithms, you should understand that the information presented is designed for the use of the expert audiences, identified above. You should seek assistance from your health care professional in interpreting these materials and applying them in individual cases. MEDICAL ADVICE The algorithms are evidence-based processes that are intended to assist physician and patient decisions regarding the health care of unwell patients at Westmead Hospital. Although designed to standardise decision plans for ECMO and Cardiac Arrest patients, the algorithms cannot address the unique needs of each patient or the combination of resources available to a particular community or health care professional. The algorithms are not entirely inclusive or exclusive of all methods of reasonable care that can result in the same outcome. Deviation from these algorithms may be justified by individual circumstances. DISCLAIMERS The algorithms are for use specifically at Westmead Hospital, NSW, Australia. The creator and contributors to these algorithms do not assume any legal liability or responsibility for the use/application or resulting outcomes thereof these guidelines, both within or outside Westmead Hospital. Westmead Hospital does not assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, and/or clinical efficacy of these algorithms for the use/application or resulting outcomes thereof these guidelines, both within or outside Westmead Hospital. Westmead Hospital does not assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, and/or clinical efficacy of these algorithms.