title: Using data to improve care.
abstract: We look at the role of data in improving the quality of care for children and young people: how they can help to identify a problem; guide design of solutions; and evaluate changes in practice. We introduce some principles for measurement in the field of quality improvement, and discuss how to use and present data to maximise their value and impact in quality improvement initiatives.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, , London, UK.
authors.forename: C Ronny L H
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Cheung
authors.forename: Claire
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lemer
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003625:Data Collection; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D011216:Practice Management, Medical / Q000592:standards*; D058996:Quality Improvement; D019984:Quality Indicators, Health Care
keywords: Audit; Data Collection; General Paediatrics; Health Service; Measurement