Parents' perspectives on "keeping their children safe" in the hospital.

Rebecca E. Rosenberg; Peri Rosenfeld; Emily Williams; Beth Silber; Juliette Schlucter; Stella Deng; Gail Geraghty; Susan Sullivan-Bolyai

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Parents' perspectives on "keeping their children safe" in the hospital.

November 30, 2016

Rosenberg RE, Rosenfeld P, Williams E, et al. J Nurs Care Qual. 2016;31(4):318-326.

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Engaging patients and families as partners in safety is increasingly recognized as an important strategy in health care. This qualitative study examined parents' perspectives regarding their role in maintaining the safety of their children in the hospital setting. Investigators uncovered components of hospital culture and practice that affect parent engagement and recommend staff training to enhance clinician–parent partnerships.

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