title: Using the benchmarking process to improve care after barium enema.
abstract: The benchmarking process in a multidisciplinary radiology department began by identifying the after-care needs of patients undergoing a barium enema. The benchmark focused on privacy and dignity and covered the related issues of nutrition, continence and bowel care. The resultant benchmark has changed practice and provided tools for ongoing assessment and audit.
authors.affiliation: Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire.
authors.forename: Lesley
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Jarman
authors.forename: Dee
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Coxsey
mesh_terms: D000359:Aftercare / Q000592:standards*; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D019985:Benchmarking / Q000379:methods*; D004733:Enema / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D018907:Privacy; D011872:Radiology Department, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D017749:Total Quality Management; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D001466:Barium Sulfate