Accelerating the audit cycle: data gathering, analysis and dissemination of results by electronic methods. The third Yorkshire audit of genital chlamydial management.
An electronic database was used as an audit tool by a peripatetic audit or to collect data on the management of genital chlamydial infection from genitourinary medicine clinics. A paper proforma was used to obtain data on clinic facilities. The database generated pre-specified quantitative reports for comparison to national standards and guidelines, as well as comparison of performance between clinics and to a previous regional audit. Feedback and discussion took place to identify interventions intended to improve practice. This methodology allowed for rapid dissemination of the audit findings to clinics.
McClean
Hugo
H
Department of Genitourinary Medicine, Hull & East Riding community Health NHS Trust, Hull, UK. Hugo.McClean@herch-tr.nhs.uk
Haworth
Pat
P
Clarke
Janette
J
D000328:Adult; D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D016208:Databases, Factual; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008485:Medical Audit; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D010346:Patient Care Management / Q000592:standards*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic / Q000592:standards; D006113:United Kingdom