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  1. Thresholds, rules and defensive strategies: how physicians learn from their prior diagnosis-related experiences. | PSNet

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    April 15, 2020 - Study Thresholds, rules and defensive strategies: how physicians learn from their prior diagnosis-related experiences. Citation Text: Donner-Banzhoff N, Müller B, Beyer M, et al. Thresholds, rules and defensive strategies: how physicians learn from their prior diagnosis-related experienc…

  2. Implementing patient and family involvement interventions for promoting patient safety: a systematic review and meta-analysis. | PSNet

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    February 02, 2022 - Review Implementing patient and family involvement interventions for promoting patient safety: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Citation Text: Giap T-T-T, Park M. Implementing patient and family involvement interventions for promoting patient safety. J Patient Saf. 2021;17(2):131-1…

  3. The fifth vital sign? Nurse worry predicts inpatient deterioration within 24 hours. | PSNet

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    October 14, 2015 - Study The fifth vital sign? Nurse worry predicts inpatient deterioration within 24 hours. Citation Text: The fifth vital sign? Nurse worry predicts inpatient deterioration within 24 hours. Romero-Brufau S, Gaines K, Nicolas CT, et al. JAMIA Open. 2019;2(4):465-470. Copy Citation …

  4. Bridging the gap between culture and safety in a critical care context: the role of work debate spaces. | PSNet

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    July 15, 2020 - Study Bridging the gap between culture and safety in a critical care context: the role of work debate spaces. Citation Text: Leuridan G. Bridging the gap between culture and safety in a critical care context: the role of work debate spaces. Safety Sci. 2020;129:104839. doi:10.1016/j.ssci…

  5. A piece of my mind. From shame to guilt to love. | PSNet

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    January 02, 2017 - Commentary A piece of my mind. From shame to guilt to love. Citation Text: Pronovost P, Bienvenu J. A piece of my mind. From shame to guilt to love. JAMA. 2015;314(23):2507-2508. doi:10.1001/jama.2015.11521. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 …

  6. Five system barriers to achieving ultrasafe health care. | PSNet

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    September 29, 2017 - Commentary Classic Five system barriers to achieving ultrasafe health care. Citation Text: Amalberti R, Auroy Y, Berwick D, et al. Five system barriers to achieving ultrasafe health care. Ann Intern Med. 2005;142(9):756-64. Copy Citation Format: …

  7. Avoiding potential harm by improving appropriateness of urinary catheter use in 18 emergency departments. | PSNet

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    June 08, 2016 - Study Avoiding potential harm by improving appropriateness of urinary catheter use in 18 emergency departments. Citation Text: Fakih MG, Heavens M, Grotemeyer J, et al. Avoiding potential harm by improving appropriateness of urinary catheter use in 18 emergency departments. Ann Emerg Med…

  8. Lost in translation--silent reporting and electronic patient records in nursing handovers: an ethnographic study. | PSNet

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    October 20, 2021 - Study Lost in translation--silent reporting and electronic patient records in nursing handovers: an ethnographic study. Citation Text: Ihlebæk HM. Lost in translation--silent reporting and electronic patient records in nursing handovers: an ethnographic study. Int J Nurs Stud. 2020;109:1…

  9. Handoffs, safety culture, and practices: evidence from the hospital survey on patient safety culture. | PSNet

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    June 21, 2015 - Study Handoffs, safety culture, and practices: evidence from the hospital survey on patient safety culture. Citation Text: Lee S-H, Phan PH, Dorman T, et al. Handoffs, safety culture, and practices: evidence from the hospital survey on patient safety culture. BMC Health Serv Res. 2016;16…

  10. Impact of regionalized care on concordance of plan and preventable adverse events on general medicine services. | PSNet

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    November 16, 2022 - Study Impact of regionalized care on concordance of plan and preventable adverse events on general medicine services. Citation Text: Mueller SK, Schnipper JL, Giannelli K, et al. Impact of regionalized care on concordance of plan and preventable adverse events on general medicine service…

  11. The effects of patient handoff characteristics on subsequent care: a systematic review and areas for future research. | PSNet

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    January 19, 2011 - Review The effects of patient handoff characteristics on subsequent care: a systematic review and areas for future research. Citation Text: Foster S, Manser T. The effects of patient handoff characteristics on subsequent care: a systematic review and areas for future research. Acad Med.…

  12. More holes than cheese. What prevents the delivery of effective, high quality, and safe healthcare in England? | PSNet

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    December 18, 2017 - Study More holes than cheese. What prevents the delivery of effective, high quality, and safe healthcare in England? Citation Text: Hignett S, Lang A, Pickup L, et al. More holes than cheese. What prevents the delivery of effective, high quality and safe health care in England? Ergonomic…

  13. The morbidity and mortality conference as an adverse event surveillance tool in a paediatric intensive care unit. | PSNet

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    April 06, 2016 - Study The morbidity and mortality conference as an adverse event surveillance tool in a paediatric intensive care unit. Citation Text: Cifra CL, Jones KL, Ascenzi J, et al. The morbidity and mortality conference as an adverse event surveillance tool in a paediatric intensive care unit. B…

  14. Internet of things in healthcare for patient safety: an empirical study. | PSNet

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    March 18, 2020 - Study Internet of things in healthcare for patient safety: an empirical study. Citation Text: Yesmin T, Carter MW, Gladman AS. Internet of things in healthcare for patient safety: an empirical study. BMC Health Serv Res. 2022;22(1):278. doi:10.1186/s12913-022-07620-3. Copy Citation …

  15. Strategies for improving the value of the radiology report: a retrospective analysis of errors in formally over-read studies. | PSNet

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    November 10, 2021 - Study Strategies for improving the value of the radiology report: a retrospective analysis of errors in formally over-read studies. Citation Text: Kabadi SJ, Krishnaraj A. Strategies for improving the value of the radiology report: a retrospective analysis of errors in formally over-read…

  16. Uncovering, creating or constructing problems? Enacting a new role to support staff who raise concerns about quality and safety in the English National Health Service | PSNet

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    September 29, 2021 - Study Uncovering, creating or constructing problems? Enacting a new role to support staff who raise concerns about quality and safety in the English National Health Service Citation Text: Martin GP, Chew S, Dixon-Woods M. Uncovering, creating or constructing problems? Enacting a new role…

  17. Effect of a comprehensive surgical safety system on patient outcomes. | PSNet

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    May 17, 2012 - Study Classic Effect of a comprehensive surgical safety system on patient outcomes. Citation Text: de Vries EN, Prins HA, Crolla RMPH, et al. Effect of a comprehensive surgical safety system on patient outcomes. N Engl J Med. 2010;363(20):1928-37. doi:10.1056/…

  18. Interventions to engage patients and families in patient safety: a systematic review. | PSNet

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    March 04, 2020 - Review Interventions to engage patients and families in patient safety: a systematic review. Citation Text: Lee M, Lee N-J, Seo H-J, et al. Interventions to Engage Patients and Families in Patient Safety: A Systematic Review. West J Nurs Res. 2021;43(10):972-983. doi:10.1177/01939459209…

  19. The effects of a 'discharge time-out' on the quality of hospital discharge summaries. | PSNet

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    December 31, 2014 - Study The effects of a 'discharge time-out' on the quality of hospital discharge summaries. Citation Text: Mohta N, Vaishnava P, Liang C, et al. The effects of a 'discharge time-out' on the quality of hospital discharge summaries. BMJ Qual Saf. 2012;21(10):885-90. Copy Citation F…

  20. Pilot implementation of a perioperative protocol to guide operating room-to-intensive care unit patient handoffs. | PSNet

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    January 03, 2017 - Study Pilot implementation of a perioperative protocol to guide operating room-to-intensive care unit patient handoffs. Citation Text: Petrovic MA, Aboumatar HJ, Baumgartner WA, et al. Pilot implementation of a perioperative protocol to guide operating room-to-intensive care unit patie…
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