Perceptions of clinical audit: a preliminary evaluation

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify the priorities for evaluation and development using the perceptions of a sample of participants in clinical audit in Scotland. Semi‐structured interviews were held in four health board areas. The study indicated that the priorities for evaluation were: 1) the validity of the measures used in audit; 2) communications — both top‐down, bottom‐up, and across units and professions; 3) the systematic approach to planning programmes and projects; 4) implementation of change; 5) showing the improvement in patient care by closing the audit loop.

Citation

Millard, A. (1996), "Perceptions of clinical audit: a preliminary evaluation", Journal of Clinical Effectiveness, Vol. 1 No. 3, pp. 96-99. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb020845