PATIENT SAFETY

This study compared two sedation methods for children aged 3 months to 10 years undergoing MRI: a combination of propofol and ketamine given through a vein, versus sevoflurane gas given through a face mask. The goal was to see which method allows faster recovery and fewer side ef…

This study tested a two-day training program designed to help newly graduated nurses speak up about patient safety concerns. 76 nurses from a hospital in Ankara, Turkey, were split into two groups: one received the training, the other did not. Researchers measured changes in comm…

This study tested whether a digital microlearning program—short, scenario-based online modules—could improve patient-safety awareness and error recognition in nursing students before they start surgical clinical practice. Ninety second-year nursing students were randomly assigned…

This study looked at how healthcare workers prevent accidental falls in hospital patients who have temporary or permanent loss of cognitive function (like confusion or dementia). Researchers used simulations and group discussions with nurses, therapists, and doctors to understand…

This study tested whether using a game-based learning tool (Kahoot!) helps nursing students learn more about medication safety than traditional lectures. 100 nursing students were split into two groups: one received standard training, the other played a gamified version. Research…

This study tested a new wireless device called viQtor that continuously tracks vital signs like heart rate and breathing in 500 patients after surgery. The goal was to see if it helps nurses catch problems earlier and reduces the need for manual checks. The device was used on a s…

This study surveyed 368 nurses in Egyptian hospitals to understand how smartphone use during work hours impacts patient safety. Researchers found 105 clinical incidents tied to device distraction and collected 176 actionable recommendations for safer use. The goal is to inform po…

This study looked at how often medical malpractice occurs in psychiatric clinics and what leads to it. Researchers surveyed 180 psychiatrists, residents, and nurses working in Turkey's inpatient psychiatric services. The goal was to understand the main causes of malpractice and f…

This completed study surveyed 143 healthcare workers at one hospital to see if their stress levels are linked to how they view patient safety. Participants filled out two anonymous questionnaires about their stress and the hospital's safety culture. The goal is to find workplace …

This study tested whether teaching dialysis staff and providing support to patients could reduce episodes of dangerously low blood pressure during treatment. Over 1,400 patients across multiple clinics took part. The goal was to make dialysis sessions safer and more stable.

This study tested whether a team training program called TeamSTEPPS could improve how ambulance crews give medications and work together. Researchers looked at medication errors, teamwork, and safety culture before and after the training. The goal is to find ways to make ambulanc…

This study tested whether an escape room simulation could help nursing students feel more confident about patient safety. 95 senior nursing students took part, solving safety-related puzzles in themed rooms. After the activity, their self-efficacy scores rose from 61 to 71 out of…