General Public's Attitudes Toward Disclosure of Patient Safety Incidents in Korea: Results of Disclosure of Patient Safety Incidents Survey I.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Many countries and organizations have promoted the disclosure of patient safety incidents (DPSI). However, reporting frequency and quality of DPSI fall short of patient and caregiver' expectations. In this study, we examined the attitudes toward DPSI of the general public representing the Korean population.

Methods

Survey questions were developed based on a previous systematic review and qualitative research. Face-to-face interviews using paper-based questionnaires were conducted. We explored attitudes toward DPSI in various scenarios and opinions on methods to facilitate DPSI.

Results

Almost all participants answered that it is necessary to disclose major errors (99.9%) and near misses (93.3%). A total of 96.6% (675/699) agreed that "DPSI will lead physici

SUBMITTER: Ock M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7046138 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature