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Audit: the third clinical science?

I T Russell1, B J Wilson

  • 1Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen.

Quality in Health Care : QHC
|February 8, 1992
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Clinical audit, when recognized as a core clinical science, offers significant advantages for both patients and healthcare professionals. This approach enhances patient care and supports medical practitioners.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Clinical Research Methodology
  • Patient Safety Science

Background:

  • Clinical audit is an established quality improvement process in healthcare.
  • Its potential as a distinct clinical science is often underestimated.
  • Integrating audit into scientific frameworks can enhance its impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for the recognition of clinical audit as a third clinical science.
  • To explore the potential benefits of this scientific classification.
  • To highlight its role in advancing patient care and professional practice.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of clinical audit's scientific underpinnings.
  • Review of existing literature on quality improvement and clinical science.

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  • Argumentative synthesis to support the proposed classification.

    • Main Results:

    • Clinical audit possesses characteristics of a scientific discipline.
    • Formal recognition can elevate its rigor and application.
    • Potential for substantial improvements in patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.

    Conclusions:

    • Acceptance and prosecution of clinical audit as a third clinical science can yield significant benefits.
    • This scientific perspective enhances its value for patients and health professionals.
    • Further integration of audit into scientific paradigms is recommended.