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Between January and June 2020, AGIK’s 1.200 members have exchanged an average of 1.140 messages each month, discussing everything from patients and their practices to research and protocol changes. Furthermore, the AGIK network has used Siilo to discuss an average of 65 patient cases each month, sharing critical information on how challenging patients and situations should be approached to guarantee the best outcome. Implementing a Siilo network for AGIK has allowed valuable discussions to take place on a daily basis, creating learning and knowledge-sharing opportunities centred on everyday clinical scenarios.

Far from being static, the AGIK network will continue to evolve the way they use Siilo in the future, and improvements will be made over time based on member feedback. The AGIK board has already found an opportunity for improvement through an integrated mentoring component, which could be used to improve and formalise knowledge sharing within the association. When implemented, this will be an especially valuable resource for younger members, who will have dedicated access to the wealth of information and experience within AGIK. 

Using Siilo has empowered AGIK to effectively and securely communicate with their network of interventional cardiologists across Germany, as well as improve communication security. Having an asynchronous messaging tool has promoted stronger ties between the association and its members, as well as fostered collaboration amongst the members themselves. As a result, peers are sharing their knowledge and expertise every day with the ultimate goal of improving care for cardiology patients across Germany.