HNN108 Study Guide - Final Guide: Evidence-Based Practice, Qualitative Property, Grounded Theory
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Research process: define the research problem, review the literature, formulate the question, choose the research design, collect the data, analyse the data, report the data, research utilisation. The purpose of clinical audit is to improve health care quality by systematically reviewing care against set criteria. There should be a clear understanding of current clinical practice within the specific organisation or service in which the audit will take place. An ability to change care if improvement is required. Audit steps: define the standard of care, measure practice, development of an audit protocol & ethical approval, analyse and review results, taking action. Australian commision on safety and quality in health care: Working in partnership with patients, consumers, clinicians, managers, policy makers and health care organisations, the acsqhc has three core priorities:- Health priority areas: dementia, obesity, diabetes, cancer control, cardiovascular health, injury prevention, mental health, asthma, arthritis, musculoskeletal conditions.
