Feeling safe during an inpatient hospitalization: a concept analysis.
Mollon D. Feeling safe during an inpatient hospitalization: a concept analysis. J Adv Nurs. 2014;70(8):1727-37. doi:10.1111/jan.12348.
This commentary explores safety from the perception of hospitalized patients. Review of the literature identified 40 attributes, including trust, being cared for, and staff competency, as elements that contribute to a patient feeling safe. The author uses constructed cases to illustrate how patient-centered care can improve outcomes.