This article describes how a review was planned, executed and progressed in an occupational therapy children's service. It indicates how the terms of reference were drawn up, the methods used to gain the information required and how the review was written up in order to present it to management and other relevant personnel. It documents what the review achieved in terms of changes to the service and staff development and suggests future directions for the service.
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