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How do I audit and receive feedback on my clinical practice?
1Department of Emergency Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada. marsden@ telus.net
CJEM
|September 30, 2011
Summary
Audit and feedback (A&F) enhances healthcare practice by identifying and addressing care gaps. This structured self-assessment process offers greater rewards than traditional education due to its direct patient care relevance.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare quality improvement
- Medical education research
Background:
- Audit and feedback (A&F) is a recognized method for practice self-assessment.
- It involves a structured process of understanding, auditing, and addressing care gaps.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the structured learning process of audit and feedback.
- To emphasize its potential for improving patient care.
Main Methods:
- Structured learning process involving self-assessment against best practices.
- Identification of gaps in care.
- Development of solutions to bridge identified gaps.
Main Results:
- Learning is directly relevant to patient care.
- A&F is believed to yield greater rewards than traditional educational methods.
- Evidence base for A&F effectiveness is currently limited but growing.
Conclusions:
- Audit and feedback is a valuable tool for healthcare professionals.
- It facilitates targeted improvements in clinical practice.
- Further research is needed to fully establish its evidence base.
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