A systematic review of measurement tools for the proactive assessment of patient safety in general practice.
Lydon S, Cupples ME, Murphy AW, et al. A Systematic Review of Measurement Tools for the Proactive Assessment of Patient Safety in General Practice. J Patient Saf. 2021;17(5):e406-e412. doi:10.1097/PTS.0000000000000350.
This systematic review identified multiple methods to measure patient safety in primary care, including staff surveys, chart audits, interviews, and a checklist of recommended practices. The authors conclude that many existing safety measures are feasible for use in primary care.