Supporting carers to improve patient safety and maintain their well-being in transitions from mental health hospitals to the community: a prioritisation nominal group technique.
McMullen S, Panagioti M, Planner C, et al. Supporting carers to improve patient safety and maintain their well‐being in transitions from mental health hospitals to the community: a prioritisation nominal group technique. Health Expect. 2023;26(5):2064-2074. doi:10.1111/hex.13813.
Caregivers and family members offer a unique perspective on patient safety. In this study, patient and caregiver stakeholders outlined the safety threats affecting patients discharged from mental health services and the well-being of caregivers as well as potential solutions. Participants highlighted approaches to improve caregiver involvement, patient and caregiver wellness and education, and the policy and system environments.