How do hospital inpatients conceptualise patient safety? A qualitative interview study using constructivist grounded theory.
Barrow E, Lear RA, Morbi A, et al. How do hospital inpatients conceptualise patient safety? A qualitative interview study using constructivist grounded theory. BMJ Qual Saf. 2023;32(7):383-393. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2022-014695.
Patient and family engagement in safety is a priority for the UK’s National Health Service. This study asked patients in three hospital wards (geriatrics, elective surgery, maternity) how they conceptualize patient safety. Responses described what made them “feel safe” in their experiences with the organization, staff, the patients themselves, and family/carers.