Research and audit in effective health services.
This article explores the role of research and audit in the pursuit of effective health services, the differences between the audit and research function, the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to evaluating a service and the impact of an evidence-based approach on patients.
Thomas
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Bro Taf Health Authority, South Glamorgan.
D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006302:Health Services Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008330:Management Audit / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008485:Medical Audit / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009731:Nursing Audit / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration