The use of clinical audit in successfully implementing a change of clinical practice in developmental positioning

This article outlines a clinical audit process to determine whether standards of developmental positioning were being achieved in a neonatal unit. An initial audit of positioning identified a need for change in clinical practice and an evaluation of a new fluidised conformational positioning system was undertaken. Positioning was re-audited and the opinions of nursing staff gathered. The importance of education when implementing a change in clinical practice is considered alongside the results of the audit process.