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Audit in obstetrics

M M Maresh1, K M Khaled

  • 1Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Audit Unit, Manchester, UK.

Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology
|August 1, 1996
PubMed
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This article explores clinical audit topics in pregnancy care, offering examples linked to recent guidelines. It aims to help hospitals create diverse and relevant audit programs.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement

Background:

  • Clinical audit is evolving in both theoretical and practical applications.
  • There is a need for structured approaches to quality improvement in pregnancy care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight suitable topics for clinical audit within the full spectrum of pregnancy care.
  • To provide examples relevant to recent clinical guidelines and standards.
  • To illustrate diverse perspectives of audit for developing comprehensive programs.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent publications setting clear guidelines and standards in pregnancy care.
  • Selection of audit topics reflecting different facets of obstetric care.
  • Guidance on developing varied and relevant audit programs.

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Main Results:

  • Identified numerous topics appropriate for clinical audit in pregnancy care.
  • Linked audit topics to established clinical guidelines, facilitating evidence-based review.
  • Demonstrated how to approach audit from multiple perspectives for program development.

Conclusions:

  • Clinical audit provides a valuable framework for enhancing the quality of pregnancy care.
  • Auditing against clear guidelines ensures relevance and impact.
  • A varied audit program is essential for continuous improvement in obstetric services.