Patient and family engagement interventions in primary care patient safety: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Engaging patients and families has been promoted as a key strategy for improving patient safety of health systems. However, evidence remains scarce on the effectiveness of this approach in primary care.

Aim

To assess the combined effectiveness of primary care interventions in randomised controlled trials (RCTs) promoting patient and family engagement in patient safety.

Design and setting

A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Method

The review followed PRISMA and Cochrane guidelines. Five electronic databases (Medline, CINAHL, Embase, Web of Science, CENTRAL) were searched from inception to 18 September 2024 with keywords in four blocks (patient and family engagement; patient safety; primary care; randomised controlled trial). Patient and family enga

SUBMITTER: Pang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12364509 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature