Abstract

ADVANCING QUALITY CARE: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF SURGICAL AUDIT PRACTICES

*Dr. Kiran Kulkarni and Dr. Sharad Kumar Salunkhe

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Abstract

Advancing Quality Care: A Comprehensive Review of Surgical Audit Practices" offers a meticulous exploration of the role and significance of surgical audit in enhancing healthcare quality. This review underscores the pivotal role of surgical audit as an unbiased, systematic, and critical analysis of surgical care quality, conducted against recognized standards. With a focus on continuous improvement, the article delineates the aims of surgical audit, including identifying opportunities for enhancing patient care, supporting surgeon education, and optimizing resource allocation. Through a blend of empirical evidence and expert insights, the review elucidates the multifaceted benefits of surgical audit, ranging from improved patient outcomes to systemic enhancements within healthcare systems. Additionally, the abstract highlights the distinction between surgical audit, clinical review, and research endeavors, emphasizing the holistic nature of surgical audit as a catalyst for advancing quality care. Overall, this review serves as a comprehensive resource for healthcare professionals seeking to leverage surgical audit practices for continual quality enhancement.

Keywords: Surgical Audit, Quality Care, Comprehensive Review, Practices, Advancing.