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BACKGROUND: Patient safety culture is influenced by factors such as professional category, experience, and age. Understanding these factors can inform initiatives to improve safety. PURPOSE: To evaluate the relationship between sociodemographic and occupational characteristics on health professionals' perception of patient safety culture. METHODS: A cross-sectional study involving 514 health care professionals from Brazilian neonatal intensive care units was conducted using the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture. RESULTS: Several sociodemographic and occupational characteristics were associated with higher perceptions of safety culture, including older age and having a higher level of education. CONCLUSION: Sociodemographic and occupational factors may influence the safety culture in neonatal intensive care units and should be considered when developing and implementing strategies to improve safety.
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Intensive Care, Neonatal , Safety Management , Infant, Newborn , Humans , Brazil , Cross-Sectional Studies , Patient Safety , Intensive Care Units, Neonatal , Attitude of Health Personnel , Surveys and QuestionnairesABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES: to describe scientific evidence on the involvement of companions in patient safety, from their own perspective and health professionals' perspective in neonatal and pediatric units. METHODS: scoping review carried out according to The Joanna Briggs Institute's recommendations, in eight databases, following the Preferred Reporting Items checklist for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews checklist, between 2011 and 2021. RESULTS: the 13 studies included highlighted the importance of companions' involvement in patient safety and the prevention of adverse events. However, they pointed out failures in communication and weakness in the training of professionals, which were obstacles to their involvement. The strengthening of health education, multidisciplinary rounds and educational technologies were highlighted as strategies to expand the involvement of companions. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: this study directs elements for health professionals and managers to rethink the companions' role in patient safety and development of collective strategies.
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Friends , Patient Safety , Child , Communication , Health Personnel , Humans , Infant, NewbornABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Objectives: to describe scientific evidence on the involvement of companions in patient safety, from their own perspective and health professionals' perspective in neonatal and pediatric units. Methods: scoping review carried out according to The Joanna Briggs Institute's recommendations, in eight databases, following the Preferred Reporting Items checklist for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews checklist, between 2011 and 2021. Results: the 13 studies included highlighted the importance of companions' involvement in patient safety and the prevention of adverse events. However, they pointed out failures in communication and weakness in the training of professionals, which were obstacles to their involvement. The strengthening of health education, multidisciplinary rounds and educational technologies were highlighted as strategies to expand the involvement of companions. Final Considerations: this study directs elements for health professionals and managers to rethink the companions' role in patient safety and development of collective strategies.
RESUMEN Objetivos: describir la evidencia científica sobre la implicación de los acompañantes en la seguridad del paciente, desde la perspectiva del susodicho y de los profesionales sanitarios de las unidades neonatales y pediátricas. Métodos: es una revisión de alcance realizada entre 2011 y 2021 en ocho bases de datos, según las recomendaciones del Instituto Joanna Briggs y siguiendo la lista de verificación Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews. Resultados: se incluyeron 13 estudios que demuestran la importancia de la implicación en la seguridad del paciente y en la prevención de eventos adversos. Sin embargo, se han detectado grietas en la comunicación y fragilidad en la formación de los profesionales, lo que dificulta dicha implicación. El fortalecimiento de la educación en salud, las rondas multidisciplinares y las tecnologías educativas se destacaron como estrategias para ampliar el envolvimiento de los acompañantes. Consideraciones Finales: Este estudio dirige elementos para que profesionales de la salud y gerentes reconsideren el papel de los acompañantes en la seguridad del paciente y desarrollo de estrategias colectivas.
RESUMO Objetivos: descrever evidências científicas sobre o envolvimento dos acompanhantes na segurança do paciente, na perspectiva desses e dos profissionais de saúde em unidades neonatais e pediátricas. Métodos: revisão de escopo realizada segundo recomendações do The Joanna Briggs Institute, em oito bases de dados, seguindo o checklist Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews, entre 2011 e 2021. Resultados: os 13 estudos incluídos evidenciaram a importância do envolvimento do acompanhante na segurança do paciente e na prevenção de eventos adversos. Entretanto, apontaram falhas na comunicação e fragilidade na formação dos profissionais, sendo esses dificultadores para o envolvimento. O fortalecimento da educação em saúde, rounds multidisciplinares e tecnologias educativas foram destacadas como estratégias para ampliar o envolvimento dos acompanhantes. Considerações Finais: esse estudo direciona elementos para que profissionais de saúde e gestores repensem a atuação do acompanhante na segurança do paciente e desenvolvam estratégias coletivas.
