Can patients contribute to safer care in meetings with healthcare professionals? A cross-sectional survey of patient perceptions and beliefs.
Ericsson C, Skagerström J, Schildmeijer K, et al. Can patients contribute to safer care in meetings with healthcare professionals? A crosssectional survey of patient perceptions and beliefs. BMJ Qual Saf. 2019;28(8):657-666. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2018-008524.
Patient engagement in safety is considered a best practice and a National Patient Safety Goal, but less is known about patients' perceptions regarding this topic. In this survey study involving 1445 patients in Sweden, researchers found that more than 80% of respondents felt comfortable directing questions to doctors and nurses. Patients who had filed a formal complaint reporting a safety concern were found to believe with greater certainty that the patient perspective can improve the safety of care.
Ericsson C, Skagerström J, Schildmeijer K, et al. Can patients contribute to safer care in meetings with healthcare professionals? A crosssectional survey of patient perceptions and beliefs. BMJ Qual Saf. 2019;28(8):657-666. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2018-008524.