Audit/Research

The ISCPHM is committed to advancing community and public health through collaborative clinical audits and research projects.

These initiatives allow our members to evaluate and improve the quality of services, share best practices, and contribute to evidence-based policy and service development.

On this page, you will find details of current and past audits and research projects, along with access to protocols, data collection tools, and related resources.

This national clinical audit examines non-attendance (DNA) rates, trends, and reasons for missed outpatient appointments in Tier 2 community clinics across Ireland in 2024.

The audit aims to provide reliable data on DNA rates, compare outcomes between counties, and identify barriers to attendance in order to inform a quality improvement plan. The protocol below outlines the audit objectives, methodology, standards, and reporting process.