Patients' and doctors' views and experiences of the patient safety trajectory of breast cancer care.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Successful breast cancer outcomes can be jeopardised by adverse events. Understanding and integrating patients' and doctors' perspectives into care trajectories could improve patient safety. This study assessed their views on, and experiences of, medical error and patient safety.

Methods

A cross-sectional, quantitative 20-40 item questionnaire for patients attending Cork University Hospital Cancer Centre and breast cancer doctors in the Republic of Ireland was developed. Domains included demographics, medical error experience, patient safety opinions and concerns.

Results

184 patients and 116 doctors completed the survey. Of the doctors, 41.4% felt patient safety had deteriorated over the previous five years and 54.3% felt patient safety measures were ina

SUBMITTER: Forrest C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10943021 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature