Measuring patient safety culture in maternal and child health institutions in China: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Patient safety culture (PSC) plays a critical role in ensuring safe and quality care. Extensive PSC studies have been undertaken in hospitals. However, little is known about PSC in maternal and child health (MCH) institutions in China, which provide both population-based preventive services as well as individual care for patients.

Objectives

This study aimed to develop a theoretical framework for conceptualising PSC in MCH institutions in China.

Methods

The study was undertaken in six MCH institutions (three in Hebei and three in Beijing). Participants (n=118) were recruited through stratified purposive sampling: 20 managers/administrators, 59 care providers and 39 patients. In-depth interviews were conducted with the participants. The interview data were

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5734290 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature