Engaging patients in patient safety: a qualitative study examining healthcare managers and providers' perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients can play an essential role in improving patient safety by becoming actively involved in their health care. The present study aimed to qualitatively explore healthcare providers' (HCPs) and managers' perceptions on patient participation in patient safety processes.

Methods

This qualitative study carried out in three teaching hospitals in Tehran, Iran. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 31 HCPs and managers working at public teaching hospitals, medical universities and the Ministry of Health. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis.

Results

Three main themes and 21 sub-themes emerged from the interviews. Participants believed that patients and their families can play an effective role in maintaining and improving p

SUBMITTER: Sarkhosh S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9801597 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature