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Content ArticleSafety and quality of care for psychiatric patients is a relatively understudied area of patient safety research. This scoping review explores patient safety strategies used in psychiatry. The review identified seven key strategies that rely on staff performance, competence, and compliance: 1) risk management, (2) healthcare practitioners, (3) patient observation, (4) patient involvement, (5) computerised methods, (6) admission and discharge, and (7) security. These strategies primarily target reductions in suicide, self-harm, violence and falls.
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Content ArticleThe Ipsos Global Health Service Monitor is an annual study that explores the biggest health challenges facing people today and how well-equipped people think their country’s healthcare services are to tackle them. It ran the survey in 30 countries between 30 August and 3 September 2021. The survey found that public perceptions of healthcare services have not been adversely affected by the pandemic, according to our 30-country survey. Britons are generally happy with the quality of healthcare but are acutely aware of the challenges facing healthcare services.
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Content ArticleThis study from Harris et al. estimated the effect of prompt admission to critical care on mortality for deteriorating ward patients. They found that prompt admission to critical care leads to lower 90-day mortality for patients assessed and recommended to critical care.
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Content ArticleAs Psychology / Human Factors advisor to the UK surgical patient safety learning group (CORESS), and having published on clinical excellence and patient experience issues, Narinder Kapur recently had the unique experience of being a surgical patient. The author discusses the gained insights and learned lessons that could help improve the patient hospital experience and also patient safety.
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Content ArticleThis article in Social Science & Medicine examines how GPs and patients explore medical and existential uncertainty in consultations. The authors analysed 20 naturally occurring clinical consultations between general practitioners and patients in England, focusing on interactions and how they negotiated uncertainty. They found that the doctor-patient dynamic contributes significantly to the way in which medical uncertainty is discussed. By conceptualizing uncertainty in an indirect and depersonalized manner, GPs manage to safeguard against clinical errors without compromising their authority and credibility.
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What's your heart age? NHS Health Check
Patient Safety Learning posted an article in Heart conditions
A new study by Staffordshire University shows that people who understand their ‘heart age’ are more likely to make healthy lifestyle changes. 50 preventable deaths from heart attack or stroke happen every day and Public Health England’s online Heart Age Test (HAT) allows users to compare their real age to the predicted age of their heart. The tool aims to provide early warning signs of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, encouraging members of the public to reduce their heart age through diet and exercise and to take up the offer of an NHS Health Check. -
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Top 21 Chronic Pain & Illness Blogs (20 August 2021)
Patient-Safety-Learning posted an article in Patient stories
This article lists some of the top chronic pain and illness blogs on the internet, with a short description of each one.- Posted
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Content ArticleThis article from Healthwatch outlines the communications patients should expect from their healthcare provider while they are waiting for treatment. It also describes how healthcare staff should involve patients in shared decision-making about their care and communicate clearly, personally and transparently.
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Prevention of Future Deaths report – Joshua Sahota
Patient Safety Learning posted an article in Coroner reports
Joshua Sahota died as a result of asphyxia and psychosis while a patient in Northgate Ward at Wedgewood House, operated and staffed by Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. In his report, the Coroner raised patient safety concerns regarding how the trust communicates to relatives which items are restricted and not allowed to be brought into the ward. He raised concerns that family and friends of current inpatients may still inadvertently take a restricted item onto the ward unless changes are put in place. -
Content ArticleMany elective orthopaedic procedures were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the number of patients on waiting lists for surgery is rising. This study looks at the disparities between inpatient and day-case orthopaedic waiting list numbers and the ‘hidden burden’ that exists due to reductions in elective secondary care referrals. The authors looked at elective procedures at a single District General Hospital in the UK between 1 April and 31 December 2020 and compared data with the same nine-month period from 2019. The study found: a 52.8% reduction in elective surgical workload in 2020 the total number of patients on waiting lists had risen by 30.1% in just 12 months inpatient waiting lists have risen by 73.2%, compared to a 1.6% rise in the day-case waiting list new patient referrals from primary care and therapy have reduced by 49.7%. The authors highlight the disparity between inpatient and day-case waiting lists and predict an influx of new referrals as the pandemic eases. They call for robust planning and allocation of adequate resources to deal with the backlog.
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Alzheimer's Society: 'This is me' leaflet
Patient-Safety-Learning posted an article in Dementia
'This is me' is a simple leaflet for anyone receiving professional care who is living with dementia or experiencing delirium or other communication difficulties. 'This is me' can be used to record details about a person who can't easily share information about themselves. For example, it can be used to record: a person’s cultural and family background important events, people and places from their life their preferences and routines. -
Content ArticleJulia’s mum, Gladys, lived with vascular dementia. She was a bubbly, social woman and her care replicated that. The support Gladys received was exceptional, and now Julia would like to help families, not as lucky as her own, to receive the same. Read Julia's story.
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Content ArticleThis leaflet explains what sedation is, how it works and when you may need it. It also explains the benefits and risks of using sedation and what it might feel like. Importantly, it tells you what you will need to plan for your care after sedation. It has been written by patients, patient representatives and anaesthetists, working together.
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Content ArticleThe report defines the standards for the provision of conscious sedation in the delivery of dental care.
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Conscious sedation in dentistry (June 2017)
Patient Safety Learning posted an article in Dentist
This Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme guidance aims to promote good clinical practice through recommendations for the safe and effective provision of conscious sedation for dental care. -
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CQC. Dental mythbuster: Safe and effective conscious sedation
Patient Safety Learning posted an article in Dentist
Conscious sedation can help a patient undergo dental treatment. There are several reasons why they may need sedation – anxiety, medical needs or complex treatment. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) outlines the regulations and standards of conscious sedation. -
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What Is conscious sedation? (14 September 2018)
Patient Safety Learning posted an article in Patient management
Conscious sedation helps reduce anxiety, discomfort, and pain during certain procedures. This is accomplished with medications and (sometimes) local anesthesia to induce relaxation. Conscious sedation is commonly used in dentistry for people who feel anxious or panicked during complex procedures like fillings, root canals, or routine cleanings. It’s also often used during endoscopies and minor surgical procedures to relax patients and minimise discomfort. Find out more about the procedure, the drugs used and the side effects. -
Content ArticleRegina Hoffman, executive director of Pennsylvania’s Patient Safety Authority, explains why we sometimes need to look beyond the accepted 'best practice' and provide the best care instead.
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Content ArticleThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide answers to FAQs about ventilator-associated pneumonia.
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Content ArticleSubstantial evidence indicates that patient outcomes are more favourable in hospitals with better nurse staffing. One policy designed to achieve better staffing is minimum nurse-to-patient ratio mandates, but such policies have rarely been implemented or evaluated. In 2016, Queensland (Australia) implemented minimum nurse-to-patient ratios in selected hospitals. In a study published in the Lancet, McHugh et al. aimed to assess the effects of this policy on staffing levels and patient outcomes and whether both were associated.
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Content ArticleIn the Patients Association 2020 survey, patients told us about their experiences of living with health and care needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their testimony painted a bleak picture in many ways. This follow-up survey finds that many aspects of their experiences are not much better, and some are worse.
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Content ArticleGood quality midwifery care saves the lives of women and babies. Continuity of midwife carer (CMC), a key component of good quality midwifery care, results in better clinical outcomes, higher care satisfaction and enhanced caregiver experience. However, CMC uptake has tended to be small scale or transient. McInnes et al. used realist evaluation in one Scottish health board to explore implementation of CMC as part of the Scottish Government 2017 maternity plan.
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Content ArticleThe Doctor Will Zoom You Now was a rapid, qualitative research study designed to understand the patient experience of remote and virtual consultations. The project was led in partnership with Traverse, National Voices and Healthwatch England and supported by PPL. The study engaged 49 people over 10 days (June 22nd – July 1st 2020) using an online platform, with 20 additional one to one telephone interviews. Participants were also invited to attend an online workshop on the final day of the study. Using insight from the key findings from the research, this website provides useful tools and tips for getting the most out of your appointment.
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Content ArticleMaybe your blood pressure has been creeping up over time, or you’re starting treatment for hypertension. So your doctor suggests you buy a home blood pressure monitor to help keep track between office visits. Simple enough, right? But a quick check online reveals hundreds of different models — and even a bunch of apps for your smartphone. How do you even start to sort through all that without, well, spiking your blood pressure? This article highlights six things you need to know.
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In this blog for the hub, Tim McLachlan, Chief Executive of the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, highlights the lack of support available for patients and their families who spend their lives trying to keep either themselves or their children safe. To date there has been little attention, importance and investment given to NHS allergy services and this, he says, needs to change.
