Implementing patient and family involvement interventions for promoting patient safety: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Giap T-T-T, Park M. Implementing patient and family involvement interventions for promoting patient safety. J Patient Saf. 2021;17(2):131-140. doi:10.1097/pts.0000000000000714.
Patients and families are essential partners in identifying and preventing patient safety events. This meta-analysis found that patient and family involvement interventions can significantly reduce adverse events, decrease hospital length of stay, increase patient safety experiences, and improve patient satisfaction.