Audit of Podiatry Services Access in South Australia
Author Information
Author(s): Zakarias Noami
Primary Institution: Country Health SA
Hypothesis
The audit aimed to assess the number of Country Health SA clients accessing metropolitan podiatry services and identify strategies to improve service delivery.
Conclusion
The audit revealed that a significant portion of high-risk clients were not registered with podiatry services, indicating a need for improved service coordination.
Supporting Evidence
- 232 occasions of service were recorded for 130 people during the audit period.
- 51% of clients were registered CHSA clients, while only 13% were registered podiatry clients.
- 71% of clients had 1-3 appointments, indicating frequent service usage.
Takeaway
The study looked at how many people from rural areas were using city podiatry services and found that many weren't signed up for the help they needed.
Methodology
An 8-week audit was conducted using data reports from the OASIS system to track service usage by CHSA clients.
Limitations
The audit was limited to an 8-week period and may not represent long-term trends.
Participant Demographics
Participants were clients from Country Health SA accessing podiatry services, primarily with diabetic foot complications.
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