Description

This compact handbook is written by four members of the department of Epidemiology and Public Health at Ninewells Hospital and Medical School. Dundee University. It begins with early examples of audit development in UK and US followed by an easy explanation of the audit cycle and stages of an audit study. Clinical research is discussed and differentiated from audit in a simple manner. Many topics for audit are presented as well. Setting standards and targets are discussed, Most important is explanation of different methods of audit and how to select a method. Overview of data management including collecting recording processing analysing and interpreting of data were included. Finally the book ends with a chapter about how to design a study in its different stages and how to prepare a report.

This book provides a step by step guide to the design of a successful audit. The result is a clear overview of the nature and methods of audit, with a wealth of practical advice on the conduct of studies. It is written in a lively style by a multi-disciplinary team. The text is interlaced with examples of audit in practice.