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A quality improvement programme in radiotherapy using workflow audits.

R P Abratt¹, M Rautenbach, Y Govender

¹Head of Clinical Governance, Icon Oncology, South Africa; and Emeritus Professor of Radiation Oncology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, South Africa. raymond.abratt@uct.ac.za.

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A radiotherapy (RT) workflow audit improved process scores to over 90% across facilities. Users found the audit valuable for clinical service and professional standards, confirming its effectiveness in quality improvement.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Quality Improvement
Radiotherapy Workflow Auditing
Clinical Process Measurement

Background:

Healthcare quality evaluation relies on structure, process, and outcome measures.
Advancements in data recording enhance process measurement, including clinical data completeness and task performance.
Radiotherapy (RT) workflow audits are crucial for assessing and improving clinical processes.

Purpose of the Study:

To report the outcomes of a radiotherapy workflow audit.
To evaluate user experience through a subsequent online survey.

Main Methods:

A radiotherapy workflow audit was conducted biannually across 28 facilities with 32 linear accelerators.
Electronic patient records were reviewed to assess 64 documented task items.
An anonymous online survey assessed user experience, perceived value, and future use of the audit.

Main Results:

RT workflow audit scores improved from 60% in 2016 to over 90% by 2018.
77% of survey responders found audit task items appropriate; 78% reported receiving feedback.
58% found the audit valuable for service delivery, and 77% reported unit changes.

Conclusions:

The RT workflow audit enhances accreditation by incorporating process measures.
Audit users reported favorable process evaluations and value for clinical service and professional standards.
The audit is effective in developing quality improvement programs.