National comparative audits: lessons from stroke and acute myocardial infarction

Author: Pearson M.

Source: Journal of Clinical Excellence, Volume 3, Number 1, 1 April 2001 , pp. 3-9(7)

Publisher: Radcliffe Publishing Ltd.

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Abstract:

Comparative audit entails measuring aspects of clinical performance and comparing them to the standards achieved by similar hospitals or units, i.e. comparing performance against what is known to be achievable rather than against nirvana. The successful stroke and myocardial infarction projects have demonstrated how important the planning, set up and validation phases are in such studies. When a study is established with a methodology that is accepted to be robust, clinicians and managers will accept and act on the results leading to better patient care and probably to an improved outcome for patients. The techniques described from these studies are almost certainly translatable to many other areas of medical practice.

Keywords: AUDIT; AUDIT; LOOP; COMPARATIVE; AUDIT; MYOCARDIAL; INFARCTION; STROKE

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Clinical Effectiveness and Evaluation Unit (CEEu), Royal College of Physicians, St Andrew's Place, London NW1 4LE

Publication date: 2001-04-01

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