What are the variations in the application of evidence-based care and inhospital clinical events for ACS patients in Australia and New Zealand?
An audit of ACS care in Australia and New Zealand revealed variations in evidence-based practice and inhospital outcomes, suggesting a need for better integrated clinical service delivery.
This first comprehensive combined Australia and New Zealand audit of ACS care identified variations in the application of the ACS evidence base and varying rates of inhospital clinical events. A focus on integrated clinical service delivery may provide greater translation of evidence to practice and improve ACS outcomes in Australia and New Zealand.
Chew et al. (2013) studied this question.