The AHRQ PSNet Collection comprises an extensive selection of resources relevant to the patient safety community. These resources come in a variety of formats, including literature, research, tools, and Web sites. Resources are identified using the National Library of Medicine’s Medline database, various news and content aggregators, and the expertise of the AHRQ PSNet editorial and technical teams.
Johnson CD, Green BN, Konarski-Hart KK, et al. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2020;43:403.e1-403.e21.
An international sample of chiropractic practitioners described actions taken by their practices in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Practitioners discuss using innovative strategies such as telehealth to continue providing patient-centered care while complying with local regulations.
Rossi EG, Bellandi T, Picchi M, et al. Medicines (Basel). 2017;4.
Failure mode and effect analysis is a process used to prospectively identify error risk within a particular process. This study describes the application of failure mode and effect analysis to better understand the patient safety hazards associated with the practice of complementary medicine, including acupuncture and homeopathy.
Pohlman KA, Carroll L, Hartling L, et al. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2016;39:487-493.
This study used the AHRQ Medical Office Survey on Patient Safety Culture to assess safety culture in pediatric chiropractic offices. Respondents generally had a positive view of safety culture compared to 2014 benchmarking data, but some expressed concerns about the effect of production pressures on safety.
Zaugg B, Wangler M. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2009;32:493-499.
This systematic review synthesizes prior literature to develop a framework for learning from adverse events and building a safety culture in chiropractic care.
The authors explored the usefulness of a reporting format to record errors in chiropractic practice and found that their process was appropriate for that clinical environment.