Benchmarking using simulated clinical scenarios: a feasibility project

Citation
S. Mowle et al., Benchmarking using simulated clinical scenarios: a feasibility project, BR J GEN PR, 51(469), 2001, pp. 658-660
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
BRITISH JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE
ISSN journal
09601643 → ACNP
Volume
51
Issue
469
Year of publication
2001
Pages
658 - 660
Database
ISI
SICI code
0960-1643(200108)51:469<658:BUSCSA>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
'Benchmarking' clinical practice and integrating such data with national gu idelines offers a way ef establishing standards for use in clinical governa nce we report on a feasibility project for benchmarking clinical practice i n one topic area (otitis media) using simulated clinical scenarios, Consist ency and variations in clinical management were identified or different sce narios. Participants perceived the process likely to reflect actual practic e and effect change in clinical management.