Surgical audit ppt

1. Planning and Conduct of Surgical
Audit
Based on Bailey & Love's Short
Practice of Surgery

2. Introduction
• Surgical audit is a systematic, critical analysis
of surgical care.
• It improves patient care and outcomes.
• Aims: assess effectiveness, efficiency, and
quality of surgical practice.

3. Principles of Surgical Audit
• Regular, systematic process
• Evidence-based practice
• Multidisciplinary involvement
• Confidential and non-punitive
• Focus on improvement

4. Steps in Planning Surgical Audit
• Identify the topic/problem
• Define standards and criteria
• Select audit method and design
• Collect baseline data
• Ensure ethical considerations

5. Conduct of Surgical Audit
• Data collection (prospective/retrospective)
• Analysis and comparison with standards
• Interpretation of results
• Identify gaps and deficiencies
• Formulate recommendations

6. Implementation and Re-Audit
• Implement recommended changes
• Educate staff and monitor compliance
• Re-audit after a defined period
• Continuous cycle of improvement

7. Benefits of Surgical Audit
• Improves Patient Outcomes – identifies
complications and deficiencies, leading to
safer surgeries.
• Enhances Accountability – encourages
responsible practice through transparent
reporting.
• Promotes Evidence-Based Practice – adapts
international guidelines to local
circumstances.

8. Challenges and Limitations
• Time and resource constraints
• Incomplete or inaccurate data
• Resistance to change
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Need for sustained commitment

9. Conclusion
• Surgical audit is an essential tool for
maintaining and improving quality of surgical
care.
• Its effectiveness depends on careful planning,
systematic conduct, and commitment to re-
audit.