Audit of Ottawa Knee Rules Compliance in the Emergency Department: A Two-Cycle Quality Improvement Study at a General Hospital

Educational interventions improved adherence to OKRs, reduced unnecessary imaging, and alleviated the radiology department's workload. Continuous reinforcement of guideline-based practice is essential to sustain improvements and optimize patient safety.

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Cureus
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2025-10-27
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.95532
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Infection Control in Healthcare
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Audit of Ottawa Knee Rules Compliance in the Emergency Department: A Two-Cycle Quality Improvement Study at a General Hospital

Abdul Rehman, Muhammad Javed
Cureus
Infection Control in Healthcare
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Audit of Ottawa Knee Rules Compliance in the Emergency Department: A Two-Cycle Quality Improvement Study at a General Hospital

Abdul Rehman, Muhammad Javed
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Abstract

Educational interventions improved adherence to OKRs, reduced unnecessary imaging, and alleviated the radiology department's workload. Continuous reinforcement of guideline-based practice is essential to sustain improvements and optimize patient safety.

CureusVol. 17(10)
St. Luke's General Hospital (IE)
Openalex Percentile: Top 64%
Infection Control in Healthcare
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