Using audit to improve provision of analgesia for insertion of permanent pacemakers in children.

Abstract

Pain has an adverse effect on the patient experience in hospital. The authors' institution used audit to improve the use of analgesia in the paediatric population. The audit cycle was repeated five times. Using education and training the institution was able to improve analgesia provision. A significant reduction in the number of children receiving no analgesia was demonstrated. In addition no further adverse event forms were submitted. Using audit can be an effective way to improve delivery of quality care.