Development of an evidence-based framework of factors contributing to patient safety incidents in hospital settings: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this systematic review was to develop a 'contributory factors framework' from a synthesis of empirical work which summarises factors contributing to patient safety incidents in hospital settings.

Design

A mixed-methods systematic review of the literature was conducted.

Data sources

Electronic databases (Medline, PsycInfo, ISI Web of knowledge, CINAHL and EMBASE), article reference lists, patient safety websites, registered study databases and author contacts.

Eligibility criteria

Studies were included that reported data from primary research in secondary care aiming to identify the contributory factors to error or threats to patient safety.

Results

1502 potential articles were identified. 95 papers (representing 83 studies) which met

SUBMITTER: Lawton R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3332004 | biostudies-literature | 2012 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature