...Dawn Kernaghan; Gillian C. Penney; Donald W.M. Pearson Purpose To assess pregnancy‐related care and outcomes for women with pre‐gestational, Type 1 diabetes. Design/methodology/approach The study was a prospective, population‐based, clinical audit in Scotland. A total of 273 and 179...

... activities of physiotherapists throughout Scotland. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire survey was distributed to 2,118 physiotherapists across Scotland (response rate of 54.5 per cent). It aimed to determine the level of clinical effectiveness activity, the confidence of physiotherapists...

...Sandra A. Mathers; Graham A. McKenzie; Rosemary A. Chesson Purpose The main purpose of the study was to investigate practices relating to informed consent for radiological procedures. Design/methodology/approach All Health Boards in Scotland (15) were included in the survey and 62 hospitals...

... university in the north‐east of Scotland which sought to increase awareness of the research /clinical governance interface. The aims of the course were to develop research appraisal skills; develop investigative skills, especially with regard to planning and undertaking a project; and facilitate staff...

... that the views and opinions of general practitioners are incorporated in future developments. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2004 Clinical audit Service quality assurance Organizational performance National Health Service Scotland In many countries, an increasing volume of information...