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  1. Optimizing transitions of care to reduce rehospitalizations. | PSNet

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    November 04, 2015 - Review Optimizing transitions of care to reduce rehospitalizations. Citation Text: Li J, Young R, Williams M. Optimizing transitions of care to reduce rehospitalizations. Cleve Clin J Med. 2014;81(5):312-20. doi:10.3949/ccjm.81a.13106. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Schol…

  2. A realist synthesis of interprofessional patient safety activities and healthcare student attitudes towards patient safety. | PSNet

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    July 01, 2019 - Review A realist synthesis of interprofessional patient safety activities and healthcare student attitudes towards patient safety. Citation Text: Cleary E, Bloomfield J, Frotjold A, et al. A realist synthesis of interprofessional patient safety activities and healthcare student attitudes…

  3. Unintended consequences of the electronic health record and cognitive load in emergency department nurses. | PSNet

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    June 22, 2011 - Study Unintended consequences of the electronic health record and cognitive load in emergency department nurses. Citation Text: Harmon CS, Adams SA, Davis JE, et al. Unintended consequences of the electronic health record and cognitive load in emergency department nurses. Appl Nurs Res. …

  4. Leaving patients to their own devices? Smart technology, safety and therapeutic relationships. | PSNet

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    December 04, 2024 - Commentary Emerging Classic Leaving patients to their own devices? Smart technology, safety and therapeutic relationships. Citation Text: Ho A, Quick O. Leaving patients to their own devices? Smart technology, safety and therapeutic relationships. BMC Med Ethics…

  5. Diagnostic error in the pediatric hospital: a narrative review. | PSNet

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    November 16, 2022 - Review Diagnostic error in the pediatric hospital: a narrative review. Citation Text: Sawicki JG, Nystrom DT, Purtell R, et al. Diagnostic error in the pediatric hospital: a narrative review. Hosp Pract (1995). 2021;49((supp1):437-444. doi:10.1080/21548331.2021.2004040. Copy Citation …

  6. Medical errors and patient safety in palliative care: a review of current literature. | PSNet

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    December 04, 2016 - Review Medical errors and patient safety in palliative care: a review of current literature. Citation Text: Dietz I, Borasio GD, Schneider G, et al. Medical errors and patient safety in palliative care: a review of current literature. J Palliat Med. 2010;13(12):1469-74. doi:10.1089/jpm.2…

  7. Abbreviation use decreases effective clinical communication and can compromise patient safety. | PSNet

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    October 29, 2017 - Commentary Abbreviation use decreases effective clinical communication and can compromise patient safety. Citation Text: Parry D, Odedra A, Fagbohun M, et al. Abbreviation use decreases effective clinical communication and can compromise patient safety. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2023;61…

  8. Application of the IV Medication Harm Index to assess the nature of harm averted by "smart" infusion safety systems. | PSNet

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    January 23, 2017 - Study Application of the IV Medication Harm Index to assess the nature of harm averted by "smart" infusion safety systems. Citation Text: Williams CK, Maddox RR, Heape E, et al. Application of the IV Medication Harm Index to Assess the Nature of Harm Averted by "Smart" Infusion Safety …

  9. Using evidence, rigorous measurement, and collaboration to eliminate central catheter-associated bloodstream infections. | PSNet

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    January 15, 2014 - Study Using evidence, rigorous measurement, and collaboration to eliminate central catheter-associated bloodstream infections. Citation Text: Sawyer M, Weeks K, Goeschel CA, et al. Using evidence, rigorous measurement, and collaboration to eliminate central catheter-associated bloodstr…

  10. Negative behaviours in health care: prevalence and strategies. | PSNet

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    May 01, 2024 - Study Negative behaviours in health care: prevalence and strategies. Citation Text: Layne DM, Nemeth LS, Mueller M, et al. Negative behaviours in health care: Prevalence and strategies. J Nurs Manag. 2019;27(1):154-160. doi:10.1111/jonm.12660. Copy Citation Format: DOI Goog…

  11. Literacy and misunderstanding prescription drug labels. | PSNet

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    September 17, 2010 - Study Classic Literacy and misunderstanding prescription drug labels. Citation Text: Davis TC, Wolf MS, Bass PF, et al. Literacy and misunderstanding prescription drug labels. Ann Intern Med. 2006;145(12):887-94. Copy Citation Format: Google Scho…

  12. Governing the quality and safety of healthcare: a conceptual framework. | PSNet

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    September 03, 2011 - Commentary Governing the quality and safety of healthcare: a conceptual framework. Citation Text: Brown A, Dickinson H, Kelaher M. Governing the quality and safety of healthcare: A conceptual framework. Soc Sci Med. 2018;202:99-107. doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2018.02.020. Copy Citation …

  13. Safe Administration of Medication in School: Policy Statement. | PSNet

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    May 31, 2023 - Organizational Policy/Guidelines Safe Administration of Medication in School: Policy Statement. Citation Text: Miotto MB, Balchan B, Combe L, et al. Safe Administration of Medication in School: Policy Statement. Pediatrics. 2024;153(6):2024066839. doi:10.1542/peds.2024-066839. Copy Cit…

  14. A meta-review of methods of measuring and monitoring safety in primary care. | PSNet

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    November 03, 2021 - Review A meta-review of methods of measuring and monitoring safety in primary care. Citation Text: O’Connor P, Madden C, O’Dowd E, et al. A meta-review of methods of measuring and monitoring safety in primary care. Int J Qual Health Care. 2021;33(3):mzab117. doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzab117. …

  15. Assessing patient safety culture in hospital settings. | PSNet

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    August 18, 2021 - Review Assessing patient safety culture in hospital settings. Citation Text: Azyabi A. Assessing patient safety culture in hospital settings. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021;18(5):2466. doi:10.3390/ijerph18052466. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar BibTeX EndNot…

  16. Conversations on diagnostic uncertainty and its management among pediatric acute care physicians. | PSNet

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    March 17, 2021 - Study Conversations on diagnostic uncertainty and its management among pediatric acute care physicians. Citation Text: Patel SJ, Ipsaro A, Brady PW. Conversations on diagnostic uncertainty and its management among pediatric acute care physicians. Hosp Pediatr. 2022;12(3):317-324. doi:10.…

  17. Rapid response systems: a systematic review and meta-analysis. | PSNet

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    January 29, 2018 - Review Rapid response systems: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Citation Text: Maharaj R, Raffaele I, Wendon J. Rapid response systems: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Care. 2015;19(1). doi:10.1186/s13054-015-0973-y. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Schola…

  18. From identifying patient safety risks to reporting patient complaints: a grounded theory study on patients' hospital experiences. | PSNet

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    December 20, 2017 - Study From identifying patient safety risks to reporting patient complaints: a grounded theory study on patients' hospital experiences. Citation Text: Gyberg A, Brezicka T, Wijk H, et al. From identifying patient safety risks to reporting patient complaints: a grounded theory study on pa…

  19. Liability associated with obstetric anesthesia: a closed claims analysis. | PSNet

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    July 13, 2010 - Study Liability associated with obstetric anesthesia: a closed claims analysis. Citation Text: Davies JM, Posner KL, Lee LA, et al. Liability associated with obstetric anesthesia: a closed claims analysis. Anesthesiology. 2009;110(1):131-139. doi:10.1097/ALN.0b013e318190e16a. Copy Cita…

  20. Identifying patients whose symptoms are underrecognized during treatment with breast radiotherapy. | PSNet

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    May 25, 2022 - Study Identifying patients whose symptoms are underrecognized during treatment with breast radiotherapy. Citation Text: doi:10.1001/jamaoncol.2022.0114. Copy Citation Format: DOI BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endnote tagged PubMedId RIS Download Citation …
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