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The Australian Sentinel Practices Research Network (ASPREN)
ASPREN is a network of sentinel general practitioners run through the RACGP and University of Adelaide that has collected de-identified information on influenza like illness and other conditions seen in general practice since 1991. The network is part of the Commonwealth's bio-surveillance strategy for preparedness for emerging diseases and pandemic influenza surveillance. Data collected by ASPREN acts as an early warning system in the event of an influenza outbreak.
We are calling for expressions of interest from general practitioners across Australia, particularly in rural and regional areas, to increase the number and representativeness of ASPREN general practitioners Australia wide.
GPs are required to electronically submit de-identified patient data on influenza like illness on an ongoing basis and may also choose to collect information on other conditions. ASPREN GPs can submit patient data via one of 3 ways; the Canning Flu Tool which allows for automated data extraction from patient records, a state of the art web-based system, which is quick and easy to navigate (see attached screen shots,), or by paper based return. Participating GPs will be eligible for CPD category 1 and 2 points and receive up to date, first-hand information about infectious disease trends around Australia on a fortnightly basis (see attached copy of ASPREN update). Both individuals and practices are welcome to be part of ASPREN.
Workshops for interested GPs will be held in capital cities and regional centres in each state and territory upon request. Please fill out the attached form if you are interested in attending a workshop, or contact the coordinator for more information about ASPREN.
For any further information and to return forms, please contact monique.chilver@adelaide.edu.au tel: (08) 8313 3463 or fax 08 8313 3511
Alternatively, please go to www.youtube.com/ASPRENsurveillance to view our recruitment video.
Related files
ASPREN Fact Sheet 2011 (202KB)
ASPREN Newsletter Issue 13 (1.1MB)
ASPREN Update Number 10 2011 (930KB)
Practice details form 2011 (676KB)
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