PATIENT SAFETY

This study tested new methods to prevent low blood pressure during dialysis in 1,431 people with kidney failure. Clinics used special training and patient education to make dialysis sessions safer. The goal was to reduce risks and improve comfort during treatment.

This study looked at 230 children aged 3 months to 10 years who needed an MRI. Researchers compared two sedation methods: one given through a vein (propofol-ketamine) and one inhaled through a face mask (sevoflurane). The goal was to see which method allowed children to recover f…

This study looked at 164 healthcare workers to see if how they view risk management is linked to their stress levels. Participants filled out two anonymous surveys about stress and patient safety culture. The goal is to find organizational factors that may increase stress and aff…

This study tested whether an escape room game could help nursing students feel more confident about patient safety. 95 senior nursing students took part. They played a themed escape room and filled out surveys before and after. Results showed their confidence and satisfaction imp…

This study looked at how nurses use smartphones during work and how it impacts patient safety. Researchers surveyed 368 nurses in Egypt and found 105 clinical incidents linked to phone distraction. The study also collected nurses' ideas for safely using phones in hospitals.

This study looked at how hospital workers prevent accidental falls in patients who have temporary or permanent loss of cognitive function (like confusion or dementia). Researchers ran simulations with 53 healthcare staff from different hospitals to find out what works best and wh…

This study looked at how often medical errors happen in psychiatric clinics and what leads to them. Researchers surveyed 180 psychiatrists, residents, and nurses in Turkey to understand the causes and possible ways to prevent these mistakes. The goal was to gather information, no…

This study looked at whether using interactive games, like Kahoot!, can help nursing students learn more about preventing medication errors. About 100 nursing students took part, and researchers compared game-based learning to traditional teaching methods. The goal was to see if …

This study looked at whether a special team training program can reduce mistakes when ambulance workers give medications. Researchers studied 131 ambulance professionals and reviewed patient records to see how often errors happen. The goal is to improve teamwork and patient safet…

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 health issues earlier and reduces the time they spend on manual checks. The device …