RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Using data to improve care JF Archives of disease in childhood - Education & practice edition JO Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health SP 224 OP 229 DO 10.1136/archdischild-2013-304328 VO 98 IS 6 A1 C Ronny L H Cheung A1 Claire Lemer YR 2013 UL http://ep.bmj.com/content/98/6/224.abstract AB We look at the role of data in improving the quality of care for children and young people: how they can help to identify a problem; guide design of solutions; and evaluate changes in practice. We introduce some principles for measurement in the field of quality improvement, and discuss how to use and present data to maximise their value and impact in quality improvement initiatives.