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  1. 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 …

  2. 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…

  3. 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…

  4. 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…

  5. 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 …

  6. 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…

  7. 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. …

  8. 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…

  9. 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.…

  10. 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…

  11. 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…

  12. 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…

  13. 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 …

  14. The effect of cognitive debiasing training among family medicine residents. | PSNet

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    August 04, 2021 - Study The effect of cognitive debiasing training among family medicine residents. Citation Text: Smith BW, Slack MB. The effect of cognitive debiasing training among family medicine residents. Diagnosis (Berl). 2015;2(2):117-121. doi:10.1515/dx-2015-0007. Copy Citation Format: …

  15. Decision support for sensible dosing in electronic prescribing systems. | PSNet

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    February 23, 2011 - Study Decision support for sensible dosing in electronic prescribing systems. Citation Text: Coleman JJ, Nwulu U, Ferner RE. Decision support for sensible dosing in electronic prescribing systems. J Clin Pharm Ther. 2012;37(4):415-9. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2710.2011.01310.x. Copy Citatio…

  16. Longitudinal evaluation of a programme for safety culture change in a mental health service. | PSNet

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    January 24, 2018 - Study Longitudinal evaluation of a programme for safety culture change in a mental health service. Citation Text: Dickens GL, Salamonson Y, Johnson A, et al. Longitudinal evaluation of a programme for safety culture change in a mental health service. J Nurs Manag. 2021;29(4):690-698. doi…

  17. The Feasibility of Determining the Effectiveness and Cost-effectiveness of Medication Organisation Devices Compared with Usual Care for Older People in a Community Setting: Systematic Review, Stakeholder Focus Groups and Feasibility RCT. | PSNet

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    November 14, 2011 - Book/Report The Feasibility of Determining the Effectiveness and Cost-effectiveness of Medication Organisation Devices Compared with Usual Care for Older People in a Community Setting: Systematic Review, Stakeholder Focus Groups and Feasibility RCT. Citation Text: The Feasibility of Dete…

  18. Cognitive biases in surgery: systematic review. | PSNet

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    April 27, 2022 - Review Cognitive biases in surgery: systematic review. Citation Text: Armstrong BA, Dutescu IA, Tung A, et al. Cognitive biases in surgery: systematic review. Br J Surg. 2023;110(6):645-654. doi:10.1093/bjs/znad004. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3…

  19. What can patient safety teach us about clinician burnout? | PSNet

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    January 07, 2011 - Commentary What can patient safety teach us about clinician burnout? Citation Text: Wu AW, Dzau VJ. What Can Patient Safety Teach Us About Clinician Burnout? Ann Intern Med. 2019;171(12):933-934. doi:10.7326/m19-2397. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote …

  20. Striving for a zero-error patient surgical journey through adoption of aviation-style challenge and response flow checklists: a quality improvement project. | PSNet

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    July 10, 2017 - Study Striving for a zero-error patient surgical journey through adoption of aviation-style challenge and response flow checklists: a quality improvement project. Citation Text: Low DK, Reed MA, Geiduschek JM, et al. Striving for a zero-error patient surgical journey through adoption …
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