15th Sept

Question 1

3 types of study that supports healthcare development

Answer 1

Research
Audit
Service evaluation

Question 2

What is a research study?

Answer 2

Generates new knowledge where there is no or limited research evidence available
Potential to be generalised or transferable

Question 3

What is an audit study?

Answer 3

Measures existing practice against evidence based clinical standards

Question 4

What is a service evaluation?

Answer 4

Evaluates a proposed service or current practice with intention of generating info to inform decision making

Question 5

Difference between audit and service evaluation?

Answer 5

Audit = does this service reach a standard?

Service evaluation = what standard does this service achieve?

Question 6

What is NICE?

Answer 6

Organisation responsible for providing national guidance and advice to improve health and social care

Question 7

What is GDG?

Answer 7

Guideline Development Group

make judgements based on evidence

Question 8

What is a baseline assessment tool?

Answer 8

Used to evaluate current practice
Can serve to audit practice
Always used in conjunction with guidelines they relate to