Clinical Audit of the Outcome of Individualised Occupational Therapy Goals

Abstract

To reflect on clinical effectiveness and revise practice to ensure quality of patient care, the Community Occupational Therapy Service in Leicester developed an individualised outcome measure and audit system. Audits were undertaken in 1997 and 1998 and the results showed a positive outcome in 88% and 90% of individual goals respectively. Improvements to practice achieved through auditing the outcomes of occupational therapy were increased patient involvement in goal setting, improved documentation and treatment planning and positive marketing of the service to general practitioners.