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Identifying risks and opportunities in outpatient surgical patient safety: a qualitative analysis of Veterans Health Administration staff perceptions.

January 31, 2018

Mull HJ, Rosen AK, Charns MP, et al. J Patient Saf. 2021;17(3):e177-e185.

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This qualitative study asked surgical staff about risk factors for adverse events in outpatient surgery. Respondents identified safety vulnerabilities including patient adherence, equipment, safety culture, and postoperative instructions and care. The authors suggest further research on these topics with regard to outpatient surgery.

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