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Patient Voices in Hospital Safety during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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  • Patricia S. Groves
  • Jacinda L. Bunch
  • Kirsten M. Hanrahan
  • Kathryn A. Sabadosa
  • Brittaney Sharp
  • Janet K. Williams

Abstract

Hospitalized patients and their families may be reluctant to express safety concerns. We aimed to describe safety and quality concerns experienced by hospitalized patients and families and factors and outcomes surrounding decisions about voicing concerns, including those related to the COVID-19 pandemic. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 19 discharged inpatients or family members in a qualitative descriptive design. Some participants reported concern about staff competency or knowledge, communication and coordination, potential treatment errors, or care environment. Factors influencing feeling safe included healthcare team member characteristics, communication and coordination, and safe care expectations. Reasoning for voicing concerns often included personal characteristics. Reasons for not voicing concerns included feeling no action was needed or the concern was low priority. Outcomes for voicing a concern were categorized as resolved, disregarded, and unknown. These findings support the vital importance of open safety communication and trustworthy response to patients and family members who voice concerns.

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  • Patricia S. Groves & Jacinda L. Bunch & Kirsten M. Hanrahan & Kathryn A. Sabadosa & Brittaney Sharp & Janet K. Williams, 2023. "Patient Voices in Hospital Safety during the COVID-19 Pandemic," Clinical Nursing Research, , vol. 32(1), pages 105-114, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:clnure:v:32:y:2023:i:1:p:105-114
    DOI: 10.1177/10547738221129711
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