The use and limitations of Phaneuf's Nursing Audit

J Adv Nurs. 1992 Dec;17(12):1479-88. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.1992.tb02821.x.

Abstract

The use of Phaneuf's Nursing Audit in an action research project that is investigating quality assessment and peer review is discussed. A brief description of the project is given followed by an analysis of the audit tool. This analysis suggests that the tool has more disadvantages than advantages. The paper concludes with a discussion about why the tool may be of use despite the disadvantages identified.

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Nursing Research / methods
  • Clinical Nursing Research / standards
  • Cultural Characteristics
  • Humans
  • Inservice Training / standards
  • Nursing Audit / methods
  • Nursing Audit / standards*
  • Nursing Care / organization & administration
  • Nursing Process
  • Nursing Records / standards*
  • Organizational Objectives
  • Professional Staff Committees
  • Quality Assurance, Health Care / standards*
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Retrospective Studies
  • United States