Developing an appreciation of patient safety: analysis of interprofessional student experiences with health mentors.
Langlois S. Developing an appreciation of patient safety: analysis of interprofessional student experiences with health mentors. Perspect Med Educ. 2016;5(2):88-94. doi:10.1007/s40037-016-0258-4.
Health profession educators are prioritizing integration of patient safety and quality improvement concepts into their curricula. In this study, interprofessional groups of students were paired with a health mentor—a patient with a chronic illness—and through interviews and reflection students identified various safety issues that affected their mentor's health. These included the importance of care coordination and patient-centered care.