Exploring the barriers and facilitators of psychological safety in primary care teams: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychological safety is the concept by which individuals feel comfortable expressing themselves in a work environment, without fear of embarrassment or criticism from others. Psychological safety in healthcare is associated with improved patient safety outcomes, enhanced physician engagement and fostering a creative learning environment. Therefore, it is important to establish the key levers which can act as facilitators or barriers to establishing psychological safety. Existing literature on psychological safety in healthcare teams has focused on secondary care, primarily from an individual profession perspective. In light of the increased focus on multidisciplinary work in primary care and the need for team-based studies, given that psychological safety is a team-based

SUBMITTER: Remtulla R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7988250 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature