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Ten challenges in improving quality in healthcare: lessons from the Health Foundation's programme evaluations and relevant literature. | PSNet

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February 19, 2020 - Commentary Ten challenges in improving quality in healthcare: lessons from the Health Foundation's programme evaluations and relevant literature. Citation Text: Dixon-Woods M, McNicol S, Martin G. Ten challenges in improving quality in healthcare: lessons from the Health Foundation's p…

Prospective daily review of discharge medications by pharmacists: effects on measures of safety and efficiency. | PSNet

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July 14, 2010 - Commentary Prospective daily review of discharge medications by pharmacists: effects on measures of safety and efficiency. Citation Text: Craynon R, Hager DR, Reed M, et al. Prospective daily review of discharge medications by pharmacists: Effects on measures of safety and efficiency. Am…

Using a bar-coded medication administration system to prevent medication errors in a community hospital network. | PSNet

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October 01, 2008 - Study Using a bar-coded medication administration system to prevent medication errors in a community hospital network. Citation Text: Sakowski J, Leonard T, Colburn S, et al. Using a bar-coded medication administration system to prevent medication errors in a community hospital network…

Drug-related problems in older people after hospital discharge and interventions to reduce them. | PSNet

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September 13, 2023 - Review Drug-related problems in older people after hospital discharge and interventions to reduce them. Citation Text: Garcia-Caballos M, Ramos-Diaz F, Jimenez-Moleon JJ, et al. Drug-related problems in older people after hospital discharge and interventions to reduce them. Age Ageing.…

Obstetrician/gynecologist hospitalists: can we improve safety and outcomes for patients and hospitals and improve lifestyle for physicians? | PSNet

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August 04, 2021 - Review Obstetrician/gynecologist hospitalists: can we improve safety and outcomes for patients and hospitals and improve lifestyle for physicians? Citation Text: Olson R, Garite TJ, Fishman A, et al. Obstetrician/gynecologist hospitalists: can we improve safety and outcomes for patient…

Practical challenges of introducing WHO surgical checklist: UK pilot experience. | PSNet

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September 26, 2012 - Study Practical challenges of introducing WHO surgical checklist: UK pilot experience. Citation Text: Vats A, Vincent CA, Nagpal K, et al. Practical challenges of introducing WHO surgical checklist: UK pilot experience. BMJ. 2010;340(jan13 2). doi:10.1136/bmj.b5433. Copy Citation …

Child-specific risk factors and patient safety. | PSNet

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February 02, 2022 - Study Child-specific risk factors and patient safety. Citation Text: Child-specific risk factors and patient safety. Woods DM, Holl JL, Shonkoff JP, et al. J Patient Saf. 2005;1(1):17-22. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Download PDF …

Triggers, bundles, protocols, and checklists—what every maternal care provider needs to know. | PSNet

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October 19, 2022 - Review Triggers, bundles, protocols, and checklists—what every maternal care provider needs to know. Citation Text: Arora KS, Shields LE, Grobman WA, et al. Triggers, bundles, protocols, and checklists--what every maternal care provider needs to know. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2016;214(4):444…

Dementia and risk of adverse warfarin-related events in the nursing home setting. | PSNet

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February 23, 2011 - Study Dementia and risk of adverse warfarin-related events in the nursing home setting. Citation Text: Tjia J, Field T, Mazor KM, et al. Dementia and risk of adverse warfarin-related events in the nursing home setting. Am J Geriatr Pharmacother. 2012;10(5):323-30. doi:10.1016/j.amjopha…

Strategies for detecting adverse drug events among older persons in the ambulatory setting. | PSNet

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February 09, 2011 - Study Strategies for detecting adverse drug events among older persons in the ambulatory setting. Citation Text: Field T, Gurwitz JH, Harrold LR, et al. Strategies for detecting adverse drug events among older persons in the ambulatory setting. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2004;11(6):492-8. …

A systematic review of behavioural marker systems in healthcare: what do we know about their attributes, validity and application? | PSNet

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January 23, 2019 - Review A systematic review of behavioural marker systems in healthcare: what do we know about their attributes, validity and application? Citation Text: Dietz AS, Pronovost P, Benson KN, et al. A systematic review of behavioural marker systems in healthcare: what do we know about their a…

Pediatric surgical errors: a systematic scoping review. | PSNet

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August 17, 2022 - Review Pediatric surgical errors: a systematic scoping review. Citation Text: Marsh KM, Fleming MA, Turrentine FE, et al. Pediatric surgical errors: a systematic scoping review. J Pediatr Surg. 2022;57(4):616-621. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.07.019. Copy Citation Format: DO…

What makes maternity teams effective and safe? Lessons from a series of research on teamwork, leadership and team training. | PSNet

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May 25, 2011 - Commentary What makes maternity teams effective and safe? Lessons from a series of research on teamwork, leadership and team training. Citation Text: Siassakos D, Fox R, Bristowe K, et al. What makes maternity teams effective and safe? Lessons from a series of research on teamwork, lead…

Accuracy of a chatbot in answering questions that patients should ask before taking a new medication. | PSNet

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June 28, 2010 - Study Accuracy of a chatbot in answering questions that patients should ask before taking a new medication. Citation Text: Cornelison BR, Erstad BL, Edwards C. Accuracy of a chatbot in answering questions that patients should ask before taking a new medication. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2…

Pharmacist- versus physician-acquired medication history: a prospective study at the emergency department. | PSNet

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June 17, 2014 - Study Pharmacist- versus physician-acquired medication history: a prospective study at the emergency department. Citation Text: De Winter S, Spriet I, Indevuyst C, et al. Pharmacist- versus physician-acquired medication history: a prospective study at the emergency department. Qual Saf…

Attention among health care professionals : a scoping review. | PSNet

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September 08, 2010 - Review Attention among health care professionals : a scoping review. Citation Text: Kissler MJ, Porter S, Knees M, et al. Attention among health care professionals : a scoping review. Ann Intern Med. 2024;177(7):941-952. doi:10.7326/m23-3229. Copy Citation Format: DOI Googl…

Racial and ethnic harm in patient care is a patient safety issue. | PSNet

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October 21, 2020 - Commentary Racial and ethnic harm in patient care is a patient safety issue. Citation Text: Rosario N, Kiles TM, M. Jewell T'B, et al. Racial and ethnic harm in patient care is a patient safety issue. Res Social Adm Pharm. 2024;20(7):670-677. doi:10.1016/j.sapharm.2024.04.012. Copy Cit…

Causes of errors in the electrocardiographic diagnosis of atrial fibrillation by physicians. | PSNet

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April 16, 2018 - Study Causes of errors in the electrocardiographic diagnosis of atrial fibrillation by physicians. Citation Text: Davidenko JM, Snyder LS. Causes of errors in the electrocardiographic diagnosis of atrial fibrillation by physicians. J Electrocardiol. 2007;40(5):450-6. Copy Citation …

Classification of failures in the perception of conversational agents (CAs) and their implications on patient safety. | PSNet

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July 06, 2022 - Study Classification of failures in the perception of conversational agents (CAs) and their implications on patient safety. Citation Text: Aftab H, Shah SHH, Habli I. Classification of failures in the perception of conversational agents (CAs) and their implications on patient safety. Stu…

Hospital discharge documentation and risk of rehospitalisation. | PSNet

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March 25, 2015 - Study Hospital discharge documentation and risk of rehospitalisation. Citation Text: Hansen LO, Strater A, Smith L, et al. Hospital discharge documentation and risk of rehospitalisation. BMJ Qual Saf. 2011;20(9):773-8. doi:10.1136/bmjqs.2010.048470. Copy Citation Format: …

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