What are the experiences of team members involved in root cause analysis? A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Conducting root cause analysis (RCA) is complex and challenging. The aim of this study was to better understand the experiences of RCA team members and how they value their involvement in the RCA to inform future recruitment, conduct and implementation of RCA findings into clinical practice.

Methods

The study was set in a health network in Adelaide, South Australia. A qualitative exploratory descriptive approach was undertaken to provide an in-depth understanding of team member's experience in participating in an RCA. Eight of 27 RCA team members who conducted RCAs in the preceding 3-year period were included in one of three semi-structured focus groups. Thematic analysis was used to synthesise the transcribed data into themes.

Results

We derived four major

SUBMITTER: Willis R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10601107 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature