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  1. How many is too many? Using cognitive load theory to determine the maximum safe number of inpatient consultations for trainees. | PSNet

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    October 19, 2022 - Study How many is too many? Using cognitive load theory to determine the maximum safe number of inpatient consultations for trainees. Citation Text: Brondfield S, Blum AM, Mason JM, et al. How many is too many? Using cognitive load theory to determine the maximum safe number of inpatient…

  2. Promoting patient safety using an early warning scoring system. | PSNet

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    October 16, 2012 - Study Promoting patient safety using an early warning scoring system. Citation Text: Higgins Y, Maries-Tillott C, Quinton S, et al. Promoting patient safety using an early warning scoring system. Nurs Stand. 2008;22(44):35-40. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed B…

  3. Testing alertness of emergency physicians: a novel quantitative measure of alertness and implications for worker and patient care. | PSNet

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    September 01, 2016 - Study Testing alertness of emergency physicians: a novel quantitative measure of alertness and implications for worker and patient care. Citation Text: Ferguson BA, Lauriski DR, Huecker M, et al. Testing Alertness of Emergency Physicians: A Novel Quantitative Measure of Alertness and Imp…

  4. A survey of pharmacists' perception of the work environment and patient safety in community pharmacies during the COVID-19 pandemic. | PSNet

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    June 23, 2009 - Study A survey of pharmacists' perception of the work environment and patient safety in community pharmacies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Citation Text: Ljungberg Persson C, Nordén Hägg A, Södergård B. A survey of pharmacists' perception of the work environment and patient safety in com…

  5. Patient perspectives on test result communication in primary care: a qualitative study. | PSNet

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    November 20, 2015 - Study Patient perspectives on test result communication in primary care: a qualitative study. Citation Text: Litchfield I, Bentham L, Lilford RJ, et al. Patient perspectives on test result communication in primary care: a qualitative study. Br J Med Pract. 2015;65(632):e133-e140. doi:10.…

  6. Impact of multidisciplinary chart reviews on opioid dose reduction and monitoring practices. | PSNet

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    October 11, 2023 - Study Impact of multidisciplinary chart reviews on opioid dose reduction and monitoring practices. Citation Text: Rivich J, McCauliff J, Schroeder A. Impact of multidisciplinary chart reviews on opioid dose reduction and monitoring practices. Addict Behav. 2018;86:40-43. doi:10.1016/j.ad…

  7. Active surveillance of vaccine safety: a system to detect early signs of adverse events. | PSNet

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    March 29, 2010 - Study Active surveillance of vaccine safety: a system to detect early signs of adverse events. Citation Text: Davis RL, Kolczak M, Lewis E, et al. Active surveillance of vaccine safety: a system to detect early signs of adverse events. Epidemiology. 2005;16(3):336-41. Copy Citation …

  8. Effects of a team-based assessment and intervention on patient safety culture in general practice: an open randomised controlled trial. | PSNet

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    August 14, 2013 - Study Effects of a team-based assessment and intervention on patient safety culture in general practice: an open randomised controlled trial. Citation Text: Hoffmann B, Müller V, Rochon J, et al. Effects of a team-based assessment and intervention on patient safety culture in general p…

  9. Adoption of National Quality Forum safe practices by magnet hospitals. | PSNet

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    May 15, 2019 - Study Adoption of National Quality Forum safe practices by magnet hospitals. Citation Text: Jayawardhana J, Welton JM, Lindrooth R. Adoption of National Quality Forum Safe Practices by Magnet® Hospitals. JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration. 2011;41(9). doi:10.1097/nna.0b013e318…

  10. Alterations in Spanish language interpretation during pediatric critical care family meetings. | PSNet

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    April 24, 2018 - Study Alterations in Spanish language interpretation during pediatric critical care family meetings. Citation Text: Sinow CS, Corso I, Lorenzo J, et al. Alterations in Spanish Language Interpretation During Pediatric Critical Care Family Meetings. Crit Care Med. 2017;45(11):1915-1921. do…

  11. Errors in laboratory medicine: practical lessons to improve patient safety. | PSNet

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    February 14, 2024 - Commentary Classic Errors in laboratory medicine: practical lessons to improve patient safety. Citation Text: Howanitz PJ. Errors in laboratory medicine: practical lessons to improve patient safety. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2005;129(10):1252-1261. Copy Citation …

  12. Patient safety in patients who occupy beds on clinically inappropriate wards: a qualitative interview study with NHS staff. | PSNet

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    January 12, 2022 - Study Patient safety in patients who occupy beds on clinically inappropriate wards: a qualitative interview study with NHS staff. Citation Text: Goulding L, Adamson J, Watt I, et al. Patient safety in patients who occupy beds on clinically inappropriate wards: a qualitative interview s…

  13. Confirmation bias: why psychiatrists stick to wrong preliminary diagnoses. | PSNet

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    June 13, 2011 - Study Confirmation bias: why psychiatrists stick to wrong preliminary diagnoses. Citation Text: Mendel R, Traut-Mattausch E, Jonas E, et al. Confirmation bias: why psychiatrists stick to wrong preliminary diagnoses. Psychol Med. 2011;41(12):2651-2659. doi:10.1017/S0033291711000808. C…

  14. Patient safety in external beam radiotherapy—guidelines on risk assessment and analysis of adverse error-events and near misses: introducing the ACCIRAD project. | PSNet

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    March 15, 2017 - Study Patient safety in external beam radiotherapy—guidelines on risk assessment and analysis of adverse error-events and near misses: introducing the ACCIRAD project. Citation Text: Malicki J, Bly R, Bulot M, et al. Patient safety in external beam radiotherapy - guidelines on risk asses…

  15. Impact of stewardship interventions on antiretroviral medication errors in an urban medical center: a three year, multi-phase study. | PSNet

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    February 10, 2016 - Study Impact of stewardship interventions on antiretroviral medication errors in an urban medical center: a three year, multi-phase study. Citation Text: Zucker J, Mittal J, Jen S-P, et al. Impact of Stewardship Interventions on Antiretroviral Medication Errors in an Urban Medical Center…

  16. The influence of standardisation and task load on team coordination patterns during anaesthesia inductions. | PSNet

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    November 05, 2008 - Study The influence of standardisation and task load on team coordination patterns during anaesthesia inductions. Citation Text: Zala-Mezö E, Wacker J, Künzle B, et al. The influence of standardisation and task load on team coordination patterns during anaesthesia inductions. Qual Saf …

  17. Accuracy of send-out test ordering: a College of American Pathologists Q-Probes study of ordering accuracy in 97 clinical laboratories. | PSNet

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    November 12, 2008 - Study Accuracy of send-out test ordering: a College of American Pathologists Q-Probes study of ordering accuracy in 97 clinical laboratories. Citation Text: Valenstein PN, Walsh MK, Stankovic AK. Accuracy of send-out test ordering: a College of American Pathologists Q-Probes study of o…

  18. Utilization of a role-based head covering system to decrease misidentification in the operating room. | PSNet

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    September 23, 2020 - Study Utilization of a role-based head covering system to decrease misidentification in the operating room. Citation Text: Rosen DA, Criser AL, Petrone AB, et al. Utilization of a Role-Based Head Covering System to Decrease Misidentification in the Operating Room. J Patient Saf. 2019;15(…

  19. Information-gathering patterns associated with higher rates of diagnostic error. | PSNet

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    June 27, 2018 - Study Information-gathering patterns associated with higher rates of diagnostic error. Citation Text: Delzell JE, Chumley H, Webb R, et al. Information-gathering patterns associated with higher rates of diagnostic error. Adv Health Sci Educ Theory Pract. 2009;14(5):697-711. doi:10.1007…

  20. ED handoffs: observed practices and communication errors. | PSNet

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    October 19, 2022 - Study ED handoffs: observed practices and communication errors. Citation Text: Maughan BC, Lei L, Cydulka RK. ED handoffs: observed practices and communication errors. Am J Emerg Med. 2011;29(5):502-11. doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2009.12.004. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scho…
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