Patient and family engagement interventions for enhancing patient safety in the perioperative journey: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surgical procedures present intricate challenges within healthcare delivery, often associated with higher risks of adverse events compared with non-surgical contexts. Patient and family engagement (PFE) throughout the perioperative journey is a possibility to enhance care quality, safety and patient-centredness. However, literature addressing PFE across the entirety of the perioperative journey remains sparse.

Objective

The current scoping review aims to comprehensively map the existing interventions with PFE approach focused on improving patient safety across various types of surgical procedures throughout the perioperative journey. In addition, the review aims to understand the level and type of PFE approach adopted in this context.

Eligibility criteria

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SUBMITTER: Seyfulayeva A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11836844 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature