PATIENT SAFETY

This study tested whether teaching dialysis clinic staff and encouraging patients to speak up could reduce dangerous drops in blood pressure during treatment. Over 1,400 people with kidney failure took part across multiple clinics. The goal was to make dialysis sessions safer and…

This study compared two ways to sedate children during MRI scans: one using a gas (sevoflurane) and the other using a combination of two medicines given through a vein (propofol and ketamine). The goal was to see which method helps children recover faster and with fewer side effe…

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

This study looked at how hospital workers prevent accidental falls in patients who have trouble thinking or remembering (temporary or permanent loss of cognitive function). Researchers ran simulations and group discussions with nurses, therapists, and doctors from multiple hospit…

This study tested whether an escape room game could help nursing students feel more confident about patient safety. 95 senior nursing students took part. The game involved solving puzzles in themed rooms. After the game, students reported higher confidence and satisfaction with t…

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

This study looked at whether a team training program could reduce mistakes when ambulance workers give medications. Researchers reviewed patient records and surveyed about 131 ambulance professionals before and after the training. The goal was to see if better teamwork leads to s…

This study looked at how nurses use smartphones during work and whether it impacts patient safety. Researchers surveyed 368 nurses in Egypt and found 105 clinical incidents linked to smartphone distraction. The goal was to understand the risks and gather nurses' ideas for safer u…

This study surveyed 180 psychiatrists, residents, and nurses in Turkey to understand how often medical mistakes happen in psychiatric clinics and what leads to them. The goal was to identify common causes and possible ways to prevent errors that could harm patients. The 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 health issues earlier and reduces the time they spend on manual checks. The device …