Journal: Conference abstract
An audit of IBD care: Are we up to standards? A patients perspective
Citation: , vol./is. 6/(S144-S145), 1873-9946 (February 2012)
Author(s): Britton E.; Saravanan R.; Koss K.; Nelson E.
Institution: (Britton, Saravanan, Koss, Nelson) Macclesfield District General Hospital, United Kingdom
Abstract: Background: IBD is estimated to affect approximately 400 patients per 100,000 population. A UK wide audit in 2006 demonstrated a wide variation in the quality of care provided. As a direct result a Working Group, was formed to recommend national standards for IBD care. The audit cycles on an annual basis to asses each units adherence to the standards of: A. High quality clinical care B. Local delivery of care C. Maintaining a patient-centred service D. Patient education and support E. Information technology and audit F. Evidence-based practice and research [1] While the national audit is able to adequately assess certain aspects of the standards. We sought to demonstrate how the use of a patient survey can complement the national audit to assess our patients understanding of their disease, access to education/support and overall satisfaction.
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