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Shemsu A, Dechasa A, Ayana M, Tura MR. Patient safety incident reporting behavior and its associated factors among healthcare professionals in Hadiya zone, Ethiopia: A facility based cross-sectional study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES ADVANCES 2024; 6:100209. [PMID: 38952573 PMCID: PMC11214984 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnsa.2024.100209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024] Open
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Background Incidents affecting patient safety can cause unnecessary injury to a patient. It is generally accepted that incident reporting can improve patient safety. In Ethiopian public hospitals, especially in the Hadiya zone, patient safety-related incidents are commonly witnessed, but there is no evidence of reporting behavior among healthcare professionals. Purpose This study aimed to assess patient safety incident reporting behavior and its associated factors among healthcare professionals working in public hospitals in the Hadiya zone, South Nation's, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region, Ethiopia, in 2021. Method A cross-sectional study design was employed, among 345 healthcare professionals working in public hospitals in the Hadiya zone from August 1-30, 2021. A simple random sampling technique was used to select study participants, and a structured self-administered questionnaire which is adapted from a Hospital survey on patient safety survey and literature was used to collect the data. The data were entered into a data attraction template prepared using the Epi data software and then exported to the SPSS version 25 software for analysis. Descriptive analyses were conducted to determine the general characteristics and distributions of the data collected. An inferential statistical analysis was conducted using the logistic regression model to identify associations between outcome and predictor variables. The odds ratio with the 95 % confidence interval was used to test the associations between the outcome variable and predictor variables. Finally, statistical significance was set at p-value < 0.05. Results From the total of 354 healthcare professionals expected, 334 participants, which gave a response rate of 94.4 %, had completed and returned the questionnaire. The result shows that overall patient safety incident reporting behavior among healthcare professionals was 28.7 % (95 % Confidence Interval (CI): (24.6, 33.2). Being a nurse professional [Adjusted Odd Ratio (AOR): 5.48, 95 % CI: (1.67, 17.80)], having job training [AOR: 2.87, 95 % CI: (1.46, 6.28)], having a team within the units [AOR=2.79, 95 %CI: (1.23, 6.28)], communication openness [AOR=2.78, 95 %CI: (1.44, 5.37)], and management support [AOR=2.8, 95 %CI; (1.40, 5.60)] were found to factor significantly associated with patient safety incident reporting behaviour. Conclusion This study revealed that the incident-reporting behavior among healthcare professionals was low compared to previous studies. Being a nurse professional, having an on -job training, having a team within the unit, communication openness, perception of the time reporting takes, fear of administration sanction and management support were factors associated with their patient safety incident reporting behavior. Managers should focus on patient safety incidents, prepare continuous training programs, and provide open communication to improve patient safety incident reporting.
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- Amina Shemsu
- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ambo University, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ambo University, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ambo University, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ambo University, Ethiopia
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Saeed MHB, Raja UB, Khan Y, Gidman J, Niazi M. Interplay between leadership and patient safety in dentistry: a dental hospital-based cross-sectional study. BMJ Open Qual 2024; 13:e002376. [PMID: 38719526 PMCID: PMC11086432 DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2023-002376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES The study aimed to study the association of leadership practices and patient safety culture in a dental hospital. DESIGN Hospital-based, cross-sectional study SETTING: Riphah Dental Hospital (RDH), Islamabad, Pakistan. PARTICIPANTS All dentists working at RDH were invited to participate. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES A questionnaire comprised of the Transformational Leadership Scale (TLS) and the Dental adapted version of the Medical Office Survey of Patient Safety Culture (DMOSOPS) was distributed among the participants. The response rates for each dimension were calculated. The positive responses were added to calculate scores for each of the patient safety and leadership dimensions and the Total Leadership Score (TLS) and total patient safety score (TPSS). Correlational analysis is performed to assess any associations. RESULTS A total of 104 dentists participated in the study. A high positive response was observed on three of the leadership dimensions: inspirational communication (85.25%), intellectual stimulation (86%), and supportive leadership (75.17%). A low positive response was found on the following items: 'acknowledges improvement in my quality of work' (19%) and 'has a clear sense of where he/she wants our unit to be in 5 years' (35.64%). The reported positive responses in the patient safety dimensions were high on three of the patient safety dimensions: organisational learning (78.41%), teamwork (82.91%), and patient care tracking/follow-up (77.05%); and low on work pressure and pace (32.02%). A moderately positive correlation was found between TLS and TPSS (r=0.455, p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS Leadership was found to be associated with patient safety culture in a dental hospital. Leadership training programmes should be incorporated during dental training to prepare future leaders who can inspire a positive patient safety culture.
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- Muhammad Humza Bin Saeed
- Community Dentistry, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Research, Development & Grants, NHS North Bristol Trust, Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Riphah International University Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- University of Chester, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, UK
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- Community Dentistry, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Barrow E, Lear RA, Morbi A, Long S, Darzi A, Mayer E, Archer S. How do hospital inpatients conceptualise patient safety? A qualitative interview study using constructivist grounded theory. BMJ Qual Saf 2023; 32:383-393. [PMID: 36198506 DOI: 10.1136/bmjqs-2022-014695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND Efforts to involve patients in patient safety continue to revolve around professionally derived notions of minimising clinical risk, yet evidence suggests that patients hold perspectives on patient safety that are distinct from clinicians and academics. This study aims to understand how hospital inpatients across three different specialties conceptualise patient safety and develop a conceptual model that reflects their perspectives. METHODS A qualitative semi-structured interview study was conducted with 24 inpatients across three clinical specialties (medicine for the elderly, elective surgery and maternity) at a large central London teaching hospital. An abbreviated form of constructivist grounded theory was employed to analyse interview transcripts. Constant comparative analysis and memo-writing using the clustering technique were used to develop a model of how patients conceptualise patient safety. RESULTS While some patients described patient safety using terms consistent with clinical/academic definitions, patients predominantly conceptualised patient safety in the context of what made them 'feel safe'. Patients' feelings of safety arose from a range of care experiences involving specific actors: hospital staff, the patient, their friends/family/carers, and the healthcare organisation. Four types of experiences contributed to how patients conceptualise safety: actions observed by patients; actions received by patients; actions performed by patients themselves; and shared actions involving patients and other actors in their care. CONCLUSIONS Our findings support the need for a patient safety paradigm that is meaningful to all stakeholders, incorporating what matters to patients to feel safe in hospital. Additional work should explore and test how the proposed conceptual model can be practically applied and implemented to incorporate the patient conceptualisation of patient safety into everyday clinical practice.
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- Emily Barrow
- NIHR Imperial Patient Safety Translational Research Centre, Institute of Global Health Innovation, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- NIHR Imperial Patient Safety Translational Research Centre, Institute of Global Health Innovation, Imperial College London, London, UK
- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- NIHR Imperial Patient Safety Translational Research Centre, Institute of Global Health Innovation, Imperial College London, London, UK
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- NIHR Imperial Patient Safety Translational Research Centre, Institute of Global Health Innovation, Imperial College London, London, UK
- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- NIHR Imperial Patient Safety Translational Research Centre, Institute of Global Health Innovation, Imperial College London, London, UK
- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- NIHR Imperial Patient Safety Translational Research Centre, Institute of Global Health Innovation, Imperial College London, London, UK
- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
- Department of Psychology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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Morris RL, Giles S, Campbell S. Involving patients and carers in patient safety in primary care: A qualitative study of a co-designed patient safety guide. Health Expect 2023; 26:630-639. [PMID: 36645147 PMCID: PMC10010084 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Involving patients is a key premise of national and international policies on patient safety, which requires understanding how patients or carers want to be involved and developing resources to support this. This paper examines patients' and carers' views of being involved in patient safety in primary care and their views of potentially using a co-designed patient safety guide for primary care (PSG-PC) to foster both involvement and their safety. METHODS A qualitative study using semistructured face-to-face interviews with 18 patients and/or carers in primary care. Interviews were transcribed and analysis was conducted using an inductive thematic approach. RESULTS Overall participants expressed enthusiasm for the PSG-PC as a tool to support patients and carers to be involved in patient safety in primary care. However, for some participants being involved in patient safety was seen as taking on the role of General Practitioner and had the potential to add an additional workload for patients. Participants' willingness or ability to be involved in patient safety was influenced by a range of factors including an invisible, often underacknowledged role of everyday safety for patients' interactions with primary care; the levels of involvement that patients wanted in their care and safety and the work of embedding the PSG-PC for patients into their routine interactions with primary care. Participants identified components of the PSG-PC that would be useful to them, in particular, if they had a responsibility for caring for a family member if they had more complex care or long-term conditions. CONCLUSION Involving patients and carers in patient safety needs a tailored and personalized approach that enables patients and carers to use resources like the PSG-PC routinely and helps challenge assumptions about their willingness and ability to be involved in patient safety. Doing so would raise awareness of opportunities to be involved in safety in line with personal preference. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION Patient and public involvement were central to the research study. This included working in partnership to develop the PSG-PC with patients and carers and throughout our study including in the design of the study, recruiting participants, interpretation of findings.
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- Rebecca L Morris
- NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Translational Research Centre, Centre for Primary Care and Health Services Research, Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Translational Research Centre, Centre for Primary Care and Health Services Research, Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Translational Research Centre, Centre for Primary Care and Health Services Research, Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Merner B, Schonfeld L, Virgona A, Lowe D, Walsh L, Wardrope C, Graham-Wisener L, Xafis V, Colombo C, Refahi N, Bryden P, Chmielewski R, Martin F, Messino NM, Mussared A, Smith L, Biggar S, Gill M, Menzies D, Gaulden CM, Earnshaw L, Arnott L, Poole N, Ryan RE, Hill S. Consumers' and health providers' views and perceptions of partnering to improve health services design, delivery and evaluation: a co-produced qualitative evidence synthesis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2023; 3:CD013274. [PMID: 36917094 PMCID: PMC10065807 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013274.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Partnering with consumers in the planning, delivery and evaluation of health services is an essential component of person-centred care. There are many ways to partner with consumers to improve health services, including formal group partnerships (such as committees, boards or steering groups). However, consumers' and health providers' views and experiences of formal group partnerships remain unclear. In this qualitative evidence synthesis (QES), we focus specifically on formal group partnerships where health providers and consumers share decision-making about planning, delivering and/or evaluating health services. Formal group partnerships were selected because they are widely used throughout the world to improve person-centred care. For the purposes of this QES, the term 'consumer' refers to a person who is a patient, carer or community member who brings their perspective to health service partnerships. 'Health provider' refers to a person with a health policy, management, administrative or clinical role who participates in formal partnerships in an advisory or representative capacity. This QES was co-produced with a Stakeholder Panel of consumers and health providers. The QES was undertaken concurrently with a Cochrane intervention review entitled Effects of consumers and health providers working in partnership on health services planning, delivery and evaluation. OBJECTIVES 1. To synthesise the views and experiences of consumers and health providers of formal partnership approaches that aimed to improve planning, delivery or evaluation of health services. 2. To identify best practice principles for formal partnership approaches in health services by understanding consumers' and health providers' views and experiences. SEARCH METHODS We searched MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO and CINAHL for studies published between January 2000 and October 2018. We also searched grey literature sources including websites of relevant research and policy organisations involved in promoting person-centred care. SELECTION CRITERIA We included qualitative studies that explored consumers' and health providers' perceptions and experiences of partnering in formal group formats to improve the planning, delivery or evaluation of health services. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Following completion of abstract and full-text screening, we used purposive sampling to select a sample of eligible studies that covered a range of pre-defined criteria, including rich data, range of countries and country income level, settings, participants, and types of partnership activities. A Framework Synthesis approach was used to synthesise the findings of the sample. We appraised the quality of each study using the CASP (Critical Appraisal Skill Program) tool. We assessed our confidence in the findings using the GRADE-CERQual (Confidence in the Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative research) approach. The Stakeholder Panel was involved in each stage of the review from development of the protocol to development of the best practice principles. MAIN RESULTS We found 182 studies that were eligible for inclusion. From this group, we selected 33 studies to include in the final synthesis. These studies came from a wide range of countries including 28 from high-income countries and five from low- or middle-income countries (LMICs). Each of the studies included the experiences and views of consumers and/or health providers of partnering in formal group formats. The results were divided into the following categories. Contextual factors influencing partnerships: government policy, policy implementation processes and funding, as well as the organisational context of the health service, could facilitate or impede partnering (moderate level of confidence). Consumer recruitment: consumer recruitment occurred in different ways and consumers managed the recruitment process in a minority of studies only (high level of confidence). Recruiting a range of consumers who were reflective of the clinic's demographic population was considered desirable, particularly by health providers (high level of confidence). Some health providers perceived that individual consumers' experiences were not generalisable to the broader population whereas consumers perceived it could be problematic to aim to represent a broad range of community views (high level of confidence). Partnership dynamics and processes: positive interpersonal dynamics between health providers and consumers facilitated partnerships (high level of confidence). However, formal meeting formats and lack of clarity about the consumer role could constrain consumers' involvement (high level of confidence). Health providers' professional status, technical knowledge and use of jargon were intimidating for some consumers (high level of confidence) and consumers could feel their experiential knowledge was not valued (moderate level of confidence). Consumers could also become frustrated when health providers dominated the meeting agenda (moderate level of confidence) and when they experienced token involvement, such as a lack of decision-making power (high level of confidence) Perceived impacts on partnership participants: partnering could affect health provider and consumer participants in both positive and negative ways (high level of confidence). Perceived impacts on health service planning, delivery and evaluation: partnering was perceived to improve the person-centredness of health service culture (high level of confidence), improve the built environment of the health service (high level of confidence), improve health service design and delivery e.g. facilitate 'out of hours' services or treatment closer to home (high level of confidence), enhance community ownership of health services, particularly in LMICs (moderate level of confidence), and improve consumer involvement in strategic decision-making, under certain conditions (moderate level of confidence). There was limited evidence suggesting partnering may improve health service evaluation (very low level of confidence). Best practice principles for formal partnering to promote person-centred care were developed from these findings. The principles were developed collaboratively with the Stakeholder Panel and included leadership and health service culture; diversity; equity; mutual respect; shared vision and regular communication; shared agendas and decision-making; influence and sustainability. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Successful formal group partnerships with consumers require health providers to continually reflect and address power imbalances that may constrain consumers' participation. Such imbalances may be particularly acute in recruitment procedures, meeting structure and content and decision-making processes. Formal group partnerships were perceived to improve the physical environment of health services, the person-centredness of health service culture and health service design and delivery. Implementing the best practice principles may help to address power imbalances, strengthen formal partnering, improve the experiences of consumers and health providers and positively affect partnership outcomes.
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- Bronwen Merner
- Centre for Health Communication and Participation, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia
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- Centre for Health Communication and Participation, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia
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- Centre for Health Communication and Participation, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia
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- Centre for Health Communication and Participation, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia
- Child and Family Evidence, Australian Institute of Family Studies, Melbourne, Australia
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- Centre for Health Communication and Participation, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia
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- Clinical Governance, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Eight Mile Plains, Australia
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Sydney, Australia
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- Laboratory for medical research and consumer involvement, Department of Public Health, Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Milano, Italy
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- Consumer Representative, Melbourne, Australia
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- Consumer Representative, Caboolture, Australia
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- Planning and Patient Experience, The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, East Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, Australia
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- Consumer Representative, Melbourne, Australia
- Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Melbourne, Australia
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- Gill and Wilcox Consultancy, Melbourne, Australia
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- Chronic Disease Programs, South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network, Heatherton, Australia
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- Detroit Wayne County Authority Health Residency Program, Michigan State University, Providence Hospital, Southfield, Michigan, USA
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- Strategy and Innovation, Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Health Communication and Participation, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia
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- Centre for Health Communication and Participation, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia
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Newman B, Joseph K, McDonald FEJ, Harrison R, Patterson P. Using consumer engagement strategies to improve healthcare safety for young people: An exploration of the relevance and suitability of current approaches. Health Expect 2022; 25:3215-3224. [PMID: 36307993 PMCID: PMC9700142 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 09/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Consumer engagement in health care is recognized as a critical strategy to minimize healthcare-associated harms, however, little research has focussed on strategies to engage young people in healthcare safety. This study explores the suitability of commonly used engagement strategies, such as brochures, interactive bedside charts or apps, for young people (14-25 years) to improve their healthcare safety, with a focus on cancer care. METHODS Four qualitative online workshops were conducted (N = 19). Two workshops included young people who had experienced cancer (n = 6) and two workshops included staff who support young people who had experienced a diagnosis of cancer (n = 12). Evidence from a systematic review was used to develop case studies of existing strategies as a topic guide for the online workshops. Data were analysed using a framework method and template analysis approach. RESULTS Thematic analysis against the analytic framework led to the development of four principles for engagement with young people: empowerment, transparency, participatory culture and flexibility. The transition from being 'looked after' to young people being responsible for their own care was an integrative theme which intersected all elements of the framework. CONCLUSION For service providers to engage with young people about safety issues in cancer services, the strategies employed need to be tailored to consider the transitional nature of being an adolescent or young adult. A systemic approach that incorporates flexible, tailored engagement strategies, education and empowerment of young people and healthcare providers is required to engage effectively with young people about safety in healthcare. These findings may have implications beyond cancer care. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION Workshop content was developed with and by the CanEngage team, including the Consumer Advisory Group, who reviewed content and inform wider project priorities.
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- Bronwyn Newman
- Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research (CHSSR), Australian Institute of Health InnovationMacquarie UniversitySydneyNew South WalesAustralia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Institute for Health TransformationDeakin UniversityBurwoodVictoriaAustralia
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- Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research (CHSSR), Australian Institute of Health InnovationMacquarie UniversitySydneyNew South WalesAustralia
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Evans BA, Akbari A, Bailey R, Bethell L, Bufton S, Carson-Stevens A, Dixon L, Edwards A, John A, Jolles S, Kingston MR, Lyons J, Lyons R, Porter A, Sewell B, Thornton CA, Watkins A, Whiffen T, Snooks H. Evaluation of the shielding initiative in Wales (EVITE Immunity): protocol for a quasiexperimental study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e059813. [PMID: 36691218 PMCID: PMC9461087 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Shielding aimed to protect those predicted to be at highest risk from COVID-19 and was uniquely implemented in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic. Clinically extremely vulnerable people identified through algorithms and screening of routine National Health Service (NHS) data were individually and strongly advised to stay at home and strictly self-isolate even from others in their household. This study will generate a logic model of the intervention and evaluate the effects and costs of shielding to inform policy development and delivery during future pandemics. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This is a quasiexperimental study undertaken in Wales where records for people who were identified for shielding were already anonymously linked into integrated data systems for public health decision-making. We will: interview policy-makers to understand rationale for shielding advice to inform analysis and interpretation of results; use anonymised individual-level data to select people identified for shielding advice in March 2020 and a matched cohort, from routine electronic health data sources, to compare outcomes; survey a stratified random sample of each group about activities and quality of life at 12 months; use routine and newly collected blood data to assess immunity; interview people who were identified for shielding and their carers and NHS staff who delivered healthcare during shielding, to explore compliance and experiences; collect healthcare resource use data to calculate implementation costs and cost-consequences. Our team includes people who were shielding, who used their experience to help design and deliver this study. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study has received approval from the Newcastle North Tyneside 2 Research Ethics Committee (IRAS 295050). We will disseminate results directly to UK government policy-makers, publish in peer-reviewed journals, present at scientific and policy conferences and share accessible summaries of results online and through public and patient networks.
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- Bridie Angela Evans
- Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, UK
- PRIME Centre Wales, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, UK
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- Knowledge and Analytical Services, Welsh Government, Cardiff, UK
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- Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, UK
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- Division of Population Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, UK
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- Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, UK
- PRIME Centre Wales, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, UK
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- Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, UK
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- Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, UK
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- Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, UK
- PRIME Centre Wales, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, UK
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- Swansea Centre for Health Economics, Swansea University, Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK
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- Knowledge and Analytical Services, Welsh Government, Cardiff, UK
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- Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, UK
- PRIME Centre Wales, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, UK
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Wright J, McEachan R, Mathai M. Why is the Born in Bradford cohort study important for child health? Arch Dis Child 2022; 107:708-709. [PMID: 33712432 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2020-321231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- John Wright
- Bradford Institute for Health Research, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford, Bradford, UK
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- Bradford Institute for Health Research, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford, Bradford, UK
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- Bradford Institute for Health Research, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford, Bradford, UK
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Lee NJ, Ahn S, Lee M. The effects of a mobile application for patient participation to improve patient safety. Health Expect 2022; 25:1601-1618. [PMID: 35543141 PMCID: PMC9327837 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Patient participation in patient safety activities in care processes is a fundamental element of safer care. Patients play an important role in preventing patient safety incidents and improving health outcomes. Therefore, healthcare providers need to develop and provide educational materials and actionable tools for patient participation. Objectives This study aimed to develop a mobile application for health consumers' participation and evaluate the effect of the mobile application on improving health consumers' participation in patient safety. Methods A quasi‐experimental design was adopted. We developed a mobile application on the basis of a needs assessment, literature review, compilation of patient safety topics, and validity testing of the application. The target population included Korean adults aged between 30 and 65 years who had visited a medical institution more than once within the most recent 6 months. The intervention group received patient participation training by using the mobile application, Application for Patient Participation in Safety Enhancement, for 2 months. The primary outcome variables were patient safety knowledge, self‐efficacy of participation, willingness to participate and experience of patient participation in patient safety activities. End‐user satisfaction was assessed using a questionnaire. To assess participants' experiences with the intervention, qualitative data were collected through a focus group interview and open‐ended responses to an end‐user satisfaction survey. Results The intervention group (n = 60) had significantly higher overall average scores than the control group (n = 37) with regard to patient safety knowledge (p < .001), self‐efficacy of participation (p = .001), willingness to participate (p = .010) and experience of participation (p = .038) in the post‐survey. The total mean end‐user satisfaction score was 3.56 ± 0.60. The participants expressed the realization that patients could play an important role in improving patient safety. Conclusions This study demonstrated that educating health consumers through a mobile application with useful information improves patient participation in patient safety activities. Educational materials and patient participation tools could motivate health consumers' health‐related behaviours. Patient or Public Contribution Patients were involved during the programme development and evaluation.
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- Nam-Ju Lee
- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea.,The Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Wonkwang University, Jeonbuk, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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Statistical analysis of publicly funded cluster randomised controlled trials: a review of the National Institute for Health Research Journals Library. Trials 2022; 23:115. [PMID: 35120567 PMCID: PMC8817506 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-022-06025-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In cluster randomised controlled trials (cRCTs), groups of individuals (rather than individuals) are randomised to minimise the risk of contamination and/or efficiently use limited resources or solve logistic and administrative problems. A major concern in the primary analysis of cRCT is the use of appropriate statistical methods to account for correlation among outcomes from a particular group/cluster. This review aimed to investigate the statistical methods used in practice for analysing the primary outcomes in publicly funded cluster randomised controlled trials, adherence to the CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials) reporting guidelines for cRCTs and the recruitment abilities of the cluster trials design. METHODS We manually searched the United Kingdom's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) online Journals Library, from 1 January 1997 to 15 July 2021 chronologically for reports of cRCTs. Information on the statistical methods used in the primary analyses was extracted. One reviewer conducted the search and extraction while the two other independent reviewers supervised and validated 25% of the total trials reviewed. RESULTS A total of 1942 reports, published online in the NIHR Journals Library were screened for eligibility, 118 reports of cRCTs met the initial inclusion criteria, of these 79 reports containing the results of 86 trials with 100 primary outcomes analysed were finally included. Two primary outcomes were analysed at the cluster-level using a generalized linear model. At the individual-level, the generalized linear mixed model was the most used statistical method (80%, 80/100), followed by regression with robust standard errors (7%) then generalized estimating equations (6%). Ninety-five percent (95/100) of the primary outcomes in the trials were analysed with appropriate statistical methods that accounted for clustering while 5% were not. The mean observed intracluster correlation coefficient (ICC) was 0.06 (SD, 0.12; range, - 0.02 to 0.63), and the median value was 0.02 (IQR, 0.001-0.060), although 42% of the observed ICCs for the analysed primary outcomes were not reported. CONCLUSIONS In practice, most of the publicly funded cluster trials adjusted for clustering using appropriate statistical method(s), with most of the primary analyses done at the individual level using generalized linear mixed models. However, the inadequate analysis and poor reporting of cluster trials published in the UK is still happening in recent times, despite the availability of the CONSORT reporting guidelines for cluster trials published over a decade ago.
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Newman B, Joseph K, Chauhan A, Seale H, Li J, Manias E, Walton M, Mears S, Jones B, Harrison R. Do patient engagement interventions work for all patients? A systematic review and realist synthesis of interventions to enhance patient safety. Health Expect 2021; 24:1905-1923. [PMID: 34432339 PMCID: PMC8628590 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients are increasingly being asked for feedback about their healthcare and treatment, including safety, despite little evidence to support this trend. This review identifies the strategies used to engage patients in safety during direct care, explores who is engaged and determines the mechanisms that impact effectiveness. METHODS A systematic review was performed of seven databases (CINAHL, Cochrane, Cochrane-Central, Embase, ISI Web of Science, Medline, PsycINFO) that included research published between 2010 and 2020 focused on patient engagement interventions to increase safety during direct care and reported using PRISMA. All research designs were eligible; two reviewers applied criteria independently to determine eligibility and quality. A narrative review and realist synthesis were conducted. RESULTS Twenty-six papers reporting on twenty-seven patient engagement strategies were included and classified as consultation (9), involvement (7) and partnership (11). The definitions of 'patient engagement' varied, and we found limited details about participant characteristics or interactions between people utilizing strategies. Collaborative strategy development, a user-friendly design, proactive messaging and agency sponsorship were identified as mechanisms to improve engagement about safety at the point of direct care. CONCLUSIONS Agency sponsorship of collaboration between staff and patients is essential in the development and implementation of strategies to keep patients safe during direct care. Insufficient details about participant characteristics and patient-provider interactions limit recommendations for practice change. More needs to be learned about how patients are engaged in discussions about safety, particularly minority groups unable to engage with standard information. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION Review progress was reported to the CanEngage team, including the consumer steering group, to inform project priorities (PROSPERO CRD42020196453).
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- Bronwyn Newman
- Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research (CHSSR), Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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- Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research (CHSSR), Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Population Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research (CHSSR), Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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- School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Hunter New England Health Libraries, John Hunter Hospital, HRMC, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Population Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research (CHSSR), Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Population Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Lim S, Morris H, Pizzirani B, Kajewski D, Lee WK, Skouteris H. Evaluating hospital tools and services that were co-produced with patients: A rapid review. Int J Qual Health Care 2021; 32:231-239. [PMID: 32222757 DOI: 10.1093/intqhc/mzaa020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2019] [Revised: 02/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To describe the process and outcomes of services or products co-produced with patients in hospital settings. DATA SOURCES Database searches on Medline, CINAHL and Business Source between 2008 and 2019. STUDY SELECTION Studies that evaluate the products of co-production in hospital settings. DATA EXTRACTION Primary outcome is the individual and organizational outcomes resulting from co-production. Study characteristics, co-production process, level of engagement and intensity of engagement were also extracted. RESULTS OF DATA SYNTHESIS A total of 13 studies were included. Types of co-produced outputs were health services and care processes, tools and resources, and technology-based products, such as mobile application. Most studies engaged patients at a consultative or involvement level, with only four studies engaging patients as partners. Moderate-to-high acceptability and usability by patients and health services were reported for co-produced outputs. Organizational outcomes were also reported qualitatively as producing various positive effects, such as improved communication and diagnostic process. Positive patient outcomes were reported for co-produced outputs in qualitative (e.g. improved social support) and quantitative results (e.g. reduction of clinic wait time). No patient clinical outcomes were reported. CONCLUSION Co-produced outputs have moderate-to-high acceptability, usability or uptake. There is insufficient evidence on other organizational or patient outcomes due to the lack of reporting of outcomes in co-production. Future research should focus on the outcomes (i.e. effects on patients and health service providers), not just the output of co-production. This is critical to provide feedback to advance the knowledge and implementation of co-production.
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- Siew Lim
- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, 43-51 Kanooka Grove, Clayton, Melbourne, VIC 3168, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, 43-51 Kanooka Grove, Clayton, Melbourne, VIC 3168, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, 43-51 Kanooka Grove, Clayton, Melbourne, VIC 3168, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, 43-51 Kanooka Grove, Clayton, Melbourne, VIC 3168, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, 43-51 Kanooka Grove, Clayton, Melbourne, VIC 3168, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, 43-51 Kanooka Grove, Clayton, Melbourne, VIC 3168, Australia
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Hernan AL, Giles SJ, Carson-Stevens A, Morgan M, Lewis P, Hind J, Versace V. Nature and type of patient-reported safety incidents in primary care: cross-sectional survey of patients from Australia and England. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e042551. [PMID: 33926976 PMCID: PMC8094340 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-042551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Revised: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient engagement in safety has shown positive effects in preventing or reducing adverse events and potential safety risks. Capturing and utilising patient-reported safety incident data can be used for service learning and improvement. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to characterise the nature of patient-reported safety incidents in primary care. DESIGN Secondary analysis of two cross sectional studies. PARTICIPANTS Adult patients from Australian and English primary care settings. MEASURES Patients' self-reported experiences of safety incidents were captured using the validated Primary Care Patient Measure of Safety questionnaire. Qualitative responses to survey items were analysed and categorised using the Primary Care Patient Safety Classification System. The frequency and type of safety incidents, contributory factors, and patient and system level outcomes are presented. RESULTS A total of 1329 patients (n=490, England; n=839, Australia) completed the questionnaire. Overall, 5.3% (n=69) of patients reported a safety incident over the preceding 12 months. The most common incident types were administration incidents (n=27, 31%) (mainly delays in accessing a physician) and incidents involving diagnosis and assessment (n=16, 18.4%). Organisation of care accounted for 27.6% (n=29) of the contributory factors identified in the safety incidents. Staff factors (n=13, 12.4%) was the second most commonly reported contributory factor. Where an outcome could be determined, patient inconvenience (n=24, 28.6%) and clinical harm (n=21, 25%) (psychological distress and unpleasant experience) were the most frequent. CONCLUSIONS The nature and outcomes of patient-reported incidents differ markedly from those identified in studies of staff-reported incidents. The findings from this study emphasise the importance of capturing patient-reported safety incidents in the primary care setting. The patient perspective can complement existing sources of safety intelligence with the potential for service improvement.
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- Andrea L Hernan
- School of Medicine, Deakin Rural Health, Deakin University Faculty of Health, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- NIHR Greater Manchester Primary Care Patient Safety Translational Research Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Population Medicine, Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff, UK
- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- NIHR Greater Manchester Primary Care Patient Safety Translational Research Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- School of Medicine, Deakin Rural Health, Deakin University Faculty of Health, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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Møller M, Herborg H, Andersen SE, Tjørnhøj-Thomsen T. Chronic medicine users' self-managing medication with information - A typology of patients with self-determined, security-seeking and dependent behaviors. Res Social Adm Pharm 2020; 17:750-762. [PMID: 32800714 DOI: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2020.06.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Revised: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Information on medicines is key for safety and quality of care in long-term treatment courses with medicines. Little is known on how patients self-manage medication with information, and how interactions with health professionals influence such self-managing. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to investigate how patients manage long-term medication with information, and how interactions with health professionals influence this managing, with the aim of developing a typology of patients' practices for managing with information. A secondary objective was to generate theoretical reflections on patients' roles in establishing resilience in health care systems. METHODS Qualitative interviews with 15 chronic medicine users. A Safety-II-approach was used to obtain knowledge of what worked for medicine users, at the same time as acknowledging hindrances. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis and Halkiers' method for ideal-typologizing. RESULTS Four types of practices for managing medication with information were identified, distinguished by patients' ways of self-managing on their own and through relations with health professionals: Ideal-type I: Self-determined and highly self-managing; Ideal-type II: Security-seeking and self-managing; Ideal-type III: Dependent with limited self-managing; Ideal-type IV: Co-managing with close family. The findings suggest that patients with a high degree of self-managing medication with information have good chances for facilitating quality of medical treatment. For patients who are more dependent on oral information from health professionals, the character of dialogue facilitated or hindered their self-managing. All patients had the best options for managing medication when being recognized by health professionals through dialogues. CONCLUSION A typology of 4 types of managing practices was developed, characterized by patients' different abilities to self-manage medication with information and their relations to health professionals. Recognizing patients' different behaviors for managing medication with information is important for maximizing treatment quality of long-term medical treatment in a modern and resilient healthcare system.
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- Marianne Møller
- Department of Health and Social Context, National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Studiestræde 6, DK-1455 Copenhagen K, Denmark.
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- Pharmakon, Danish College of Pharmacy Practice, Milnersvej 42, DK-3400 Hillerød, Denmark.
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- Clinical Pharmacology Unit, Zealand University Hospital, DK-4000 Roskilde, Denmark.
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- Department of Health and Social Context, National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Studiestræde 6, DK-1455 Copenhagen K, Denmark.
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Ericsson C, Skagerström J, Schildmeijer K, Årestedt K, Broström A, Pakpour A, Nilsen P. Can patients contribute to safer care in meetings with healthcare professionals? A cross -sectional survey of patient perceptions and beliefs. BMJ Qual Saf 2019; 28:657-666. [PMID: 31018984 PMCID: PMC6716360 DOI: 10.1136/bmjqs-2018-008524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2018] [Revised: 03/05/2019] [Accepted: 04/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate patients' perceptions of their meetings with healthcare professionals and the extent to which they believe they can influence patient safety in these meetings. DESIGN Cross-sectional survey of patients using a study-specific questionnaire. Data were analysed using both parametric and non-parametric statistics. SETTING The study was conducted in primary and secondary care in three county councils in southeast Sweden by means of a survey questionnaire despatched in January 2017. PARTICIPANTS Survey data were collected from 1445 patients, 333 of whom were complainants (patients who had filed a complaint about being harmed in healthcare) and 1112 regular patients (patients recruited from healthcare units). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Patients' perceptions of meetings with physicians and nurses, beliefs concerning patients' contributions to safer care and whether the patients had suffered harm in healthcare during the past 10 years. RESULTS Most respondents reported that it was easy to ask physicians and nurses questions (84.9% and 86.6%) and to point out if something felt odd in their care (77.7% and 80.7%). In general, complainants agreed to a higher extent compared with regular patients that patients can contribute to safer care (mean 1.92 and 2.13, p<0.001). Almost one-third (31.2%) of the respondents (both complainants and regular patients) reported that they had suffered harm in healthcare during the past 10 years. CONCLUSIONS Most respondents believed that healthcare professionals can facilitate patient interaction and increase patient safety by encouraging patients to ask questions and take an active part in their care. Further research will need to identify strategies to support such questioning in routine practice and ensure that it achieves its intended goals.
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- Carin Ericsson
- Cardiology and Speciality Medicine Centre, Region Ostergotland, Linkoping, Sweden
- Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linkoping, Sweden
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- Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linkoping, Sweden
- Research and Development Unit, Region Ostergotland, Linkoping, Sweden
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Linnaeus University, Kalmar, Sweden
- The Research Section, Kalmar County Council, Kalmar, Sweden
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- Department of Nursing, School of Health and Welfare, Jonkoping University, Jonkoping, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Region Ostergotland, Linkoping, Sweden
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- Department of Nursing, School of Health and Welfare, Jonkoping University, Jonkoping, Sweden
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linkoping, Sweden
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Dinius J, Hammer A, Manser T, Bergelt C, Kriston L, Körner M. Piloting and evaluating feasibility of a training program to improve patient safety for inter-professional inpatient care teams - study protocol of a cluster randomized controlled trial. Trials 2019; 20:386. [PMID: 31253188 PMCID: PMC6599326 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-019-3448-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2018] [Accepted: 05/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Improving patient safety is a major goal in healthcare systems worldwide. There are several international training programs to improve patient safety, but they are often focused on single topics and professions. Therefore, one inter-professional training program for inpatient care teams, which combines key areas of patient safety (Teamwork, Error management and Patient involvement), was developed by our research group. In the present study we aim to (1) pilot this training program by comparing two different training formats (e-learning only versus blended learning) with a waiting control group and (2) evaluate the feasibility of the intervention. Methods and analysis (1) To pilot the intervention a cluster randomized controlled trial will be performed at three study sites. Therefore, an e-learning group and a blended learning group will be compared to a waiting control group at three points of assessment; (2) The feasibility of the intervention will be evaluated using qualitative methods. We will conduct problem-focused individual interviews as part of the post-intervention measurement in order to collect information on acceptance, implementation, promoting factors and barriers from the staffs’ perspective. Discussion The study puts forth a training program which has the potential to improve patient safety in inpatient care. Members of inter-professional inpatient care teams can receive systematic training in three competencies which are central to patient safety management. Thus, we expect the greatest improvement in staff Safety-related behavior regarding Teamwork, Error management and Patient involvement as well as Subjectively perceived patient safety in the blended learning group. In addition, the development of an optimal implementation strategy can foster implementation of the intervention in healthcare practice. Consequently, the intervention could be used continuously and comprehensively for advanced training of hospital staff. Trial registration The study has been registered in the German Register of Clinical Trials (DRKS-ID: DRKS00012818). Registered on August 8, 2017. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s13063-019-3448-7) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Julia Dinius
- Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, Medical Faculty, Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Institute for Patient Safety, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- FHNW School of Applied Psychology, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, Olten, Switzerland
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- Department of Medical Psychology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, Medical Faculty, Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg, Germany
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Alzyood M, Jackson D, Brooke J, Aveyard H. An integrative review exploring the perceptions of patients and healthcare professionals towards patient involvement in promoting hand hygiene compliance in the hospital setting. J Clin Nurs 2018; 27:1329-1345. [PMID: 29423965 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.14305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To review patients' and healthcare professionals' perceptions of patient involvement in promoting hand hygiene compliance in the hospital setting. BACKGROUND Initiatives continue to emphasise the importance of involving patients in their safety at the point of care. A patient-centred care approach aimed to empower patients to become active members of the healthcare team. However, understanding the perceptions of patients and healthcare professionals of patient involvement in promoting hand hygiene compliance among healthcare professionals has yet to be fully explored. DESIGN Integrative literature review. METHODS A five-stage review process informed by Whittemore and Knafl's methodology was conducted. MEDLINE and CINAHL were searched for papers published between January 2009-July 2017. Data were extracted manually, organised using NVivo 11 and analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS From an identified 240 papers, 19 papers were included in this review. Thematic analysis revealed two main themes with three related subthemes. Patients were willing to remind healthcare professionals (especially nurses) to wash their hands, healthcare professionals perception towards patients' involvement varied from one study to another. However, an overall positive attitude towards patient involvement was related to how patients asked and how healthcare professionals responded to being asked. CONCLUSION There is limited evidence regarding patients' actual intention to ask healthcare professionals to wash their hands, and some evidence that patients are reluctant to do so. Further research is required to understand this area thoroughly, including which situations patients would feel more empowered to speak up. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Simple messages promoting patient involvement may lead to complex reactions in both patients and healthcare professionals. It is unclear, yet how patients and staff react to such messages in clinical practice. There is a need for a deeper understanding of how they can work together to support harm free care.
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- Mamdooh Alzyood
- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Institute of Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health Research (OxINMAHR), Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Institute of Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health Research (OxINMAHR), Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Institute of Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health Research (OxINMAHR), Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Institute of Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health Research (OxINMAHR), Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK
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van Belle E, Zwakhalen SMG, Caris J, Van Hecke A, Huisman-de Waal G, Heinen M. Tailoring of the Tell-us Card communication tool for nurses to increase patient participation using Intervention Mapping. J Clin Nurs 2018; 27:621-630. [PMID: 28722789 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.13968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To describe the tailoring of the Tell-us Card intervention for enhanced patient participation to the Dutch hospital setting using Intervention Mapping as a systematic approach. BACKGROUND Even though patient participation is essential in any patient-to-nurse encounter, care plans often fail to take patients' preferences into account. The Tell-us Card intervention seems promising, but needs to be tailored and tested before implementation in a different setting or on large scale. DESIGN Description of the Intervention Mapping framework to systematically tailor the Tell-us Card intervention to the Dutch hospital setting. METHODS Intervention Mapping consists of: (i) identification of the problem through needs assessment and determination of fit, based on patients and nurses interviews and focus group interviews; (ii) developing a logic model of change and matrices, based on literature and interviews; (iii) selection of theory-based methods and practical applications; (iv) producing programme components and piloting; (v) planning for adoption, implementation and sustainability; and (vi) preparing for programme evaluation. RESULTS Knowledge, attitude, outcome expectations, self-efficacy and skills were identified as the main determinants influencing the use of the Tell-us Card. Linking identified determinants and performance objectives with behaviour change techniques from the literature resulted in a well-defined and tailored intervention and evaluation plan. CONCLUSIONS The Tell-us Card intervention was adapted to fit the Dutch hospital setting and prepared for evaluation. The Medical Research Council framework was followed, and the Intervention Mapping approach was used to prepare a pilot study to confirm feasibility and relevant outcomes. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE This article shows how Intervention Mapping is applied within the Medical Research Council framework to adapt the Tell-us Card intervention, which could serve as a guide for the tailoring of similar interventions.
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- Elise van Belle
- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, IQ Healthcare, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Department of Cardiology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Research School CAPHRI, Department of Health Services Research, Maastricht University, MD Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Health and Social Studies, HAN University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Center for Nursing and Midwifery, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, IQ Healthcare, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, IQ Healthcare, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Burrows Walters C, Duthie EA. Patients' Perspectives of Engagement as a Safety Strategy. Oncol Nurs Forum 2018; 44:712-718. [PMID: 29052666 DOI: 10.1188/17.onf.712-718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To describe patient engagement as a safety strategy from the perspective of hospitalized surgical patients with cancer.
. RESEARCH APPROACH Qualitative, descriptive approach using grounded theory.
. SETTING Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, New York.
. PARTICIPANTS 13 hospitalized surgical patients with cancer.
. METHODOLOGIC APPROACH Grounded theory with maximum variation sampling.
. FINDINGS Participants' perceptions regarding their engagement as a patient safety strategy were expressed through three overarching themes. CONCLUSIONS Using direct messaging, such as "your safety" as opposed to "patient safety," and teaching patients specific behaviors to maintain their safety appeared to facilitate patient engagement and increase awareness of safety issues. Patients may be willing to accept some responsibility for ensuring their safety by engaging in behaviors that are intuitive or that they are clearly instructed to do; however, they described their involvement in their safety as a right, not an obligation.
. INTERPRETATION Clear, inviting, multimodal communication appears to have the greatest potential to enhance patients' engagement in their safety. Nurses' ongoing assessment of patients' ability to engage is critical insofar as it provides the opportunity to encourage engagement without placing undue burden on them. By employing communication techniques that consider patients' perspectives, nurses can support patient engagement.
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Skagerström J, Ericsson C, Nilsen P, Ekstedt M, Schildmeijer K. Patient involvement for improved patient safety: A qualitative study of nurses' perceptions and experiences. Nurs Open 2017; 4:230-239. [PMID: 29085649 PMCID: PMC5653393 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.89] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2016] [Accepted: 06/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Aim To explore nurses’ perceptions and experiences of patient involvement relevant to patient safety. Design Qualitative design using individual semi‐structured interviews. Methods Interviews with registered nurses (n = 11) and nurse assistants (n = 8) were conducted in 2015–2016. Nurses were recruited from five different healthcare units in Sweden. The material was analysed using conventional content analysis. Results The analysis resulted in four categories: healthcare professionals’ ways of influencing patient involvement for safer care; patients’ ways of influencing patient involvement for safer care; barriers to patient involvement for safer care; and relevance of patient involvement for safer care. The nurses expressed that patient involvement is a shared responsibility. They also emphasized that healthcare provider has a responsibility to create opportunities for the patient to participate. According to the nurses, involvement can be hindered by factors related to the patient, the healthcare provider and the healthcare system. However, respondents expressed that patient involvement can lead to safer care and benefits for individual patients.
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Affiliation(s)
- Janna Skagerström
- Research and Development Unit in Region Östergötland and Department of Medical and Health Sciences Linköping University Linköping Sweden
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- Centre of Heart and Medicine Region Östergötland Linköping Sweden
| | - Per Nilsen
- Department of Medical and Health Sciences Linköping University Linköping Sweden
| | - Mirjam Ekstedt
- Department of Health and Caring Sciences Linnaeus University Kalmar Sweden.,Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics Karolinska Institutet Stockholm Sweden
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