Study
Published August 2018

Failures in the respectful care of critically ill patients.

Law AC, Roche S, Reichheld A, et al. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2018 Aug 28; [Epub ahead of print].

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Resource Type
- Journal Article
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Approach to Improving Safety
Safety Target
- Psychological and Social Complications
Setting of Care
- Intensive Care Units
Clinical Area
- Critical Care
Target Audience
- Health Care Providers
Error Types
- Epidemiology of Errors and Adverse Events
Origin/Sponsor
- United States of America

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Law AC ; Roche S ; Reichheld A; et al. Failures in the respectful care of critically ill patients. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2018 Aug 28; [Epub ahead of print]

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Emotional and psychological harm are understudied but common preventable adverse events. Overt disrespect from health care providers and the lasting psychological impact of safety hazards both contribute to emotional harm. This large, prospective study explored emotional harm among 1559 family members of intensive care unit patients at a hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. About 22% of family members reported inadequate respect toward either themselves or the patient, and more than half of respondents perceived a lack of control over their loved one's care. Inadequate respect and lack of control were strongly correlated with overall satisfaction with care. A WebM&M commentary discussed the utility of family-centered care to preventing harm in the intensive care unit.

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