Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Strategies for Assessing and Addressing Confounding

Strategies for Assessing and Addressing Confounding

Confounding is a critical issue in epidemiological studies, often leading to misleading conclusions about associations between exposures and outcomes. It occurs when the relationship between the exposure and the outcome is mixed with the effects of other factors that influence the outcome. Given that, addressing confounding is of high importance for drawing accurate inferences in research.
Confounding can be addressed at both the design phase of a study and through analytical methods after data...

Blinding

Blinding

Blinding is a commonly used method of not telling participants which treatment a subject is receiving. Blinding is a critical part of a randomized control trial or RCT. It reduces the bias that affects the results. In an RCT, blinding is used in the form of a placebo. A placebo effect occurs when untreated subjects falsely believe they have received the treatment and report improved symptoms. A placebo or a dummy treatment is administered to subjects to negate the bias caused by such an effect.

Case Studies

Case Studies

There are many research methods available to psychologists in their efforts to understand, describe, and explain behavior and the cognitive and biological processes that underlie it.

Methods of Documentation VI: Case Management Model

Methods of Documentation VI: Case Management Model

The case management model is a multidisciplinary approach that involves healthcare professionals from diverse disciplines, such as physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and pharmacists, working collaboratively to address the various needs of patients. Each healthcare professional brings unique expertise and perspectives, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of the patient's condition and tailoring treatment plans accordingly.
For example, a patient with a chronic...

Bias in Epidemiological Studies

Bias in Epidemiological Studies

Biases can arise at various stages of research, from study design and data collection to analysis and interpretation. Recognizing and addressing these biases is essential to ensure the validity and reliability of epidemiological findings.Broadly speaking, biases in epidemiology fall into three main categories: selection bias, information bias, and confounding. A more detailed description of possible biases is:

Observational Studies

Observational Studies

Observational studies are a type of analytical study where researchers observe events without any interventions. In other words, the researcher does not influence the response variable or the experiment's outcome.
There are three types of observational studies – Prospective, retrospective, and cross-sectional.
Prospective Study
Prospective studies, also known as longitudinal or cohort studies, are carried out by collecting future data from groups sharing similar characteristics. One...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Programs for responding after patients are harmed by their healthcare: A Making Healthcare Safer IV rapid review.

Journal of patient safety and risk management·2026

Same author

A novel JAK1 variant in chronic eosinophilic leukaemia with response to benralizumab.

British journal of haematology·2026

Same author

Feed the Good Wolf: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindset.

The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice·2026

Same author

Milk-specific IgE sensitization and cardiovascular outcomes: A retrospective cohort study.

Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology·2026

Same author

Stewardship of Inpatient A1c Testing: An Electronic Nudge to Limit Testing after Red Cell Transfusion.

Applied clinical informatics·2026

Same author

Editorial: Responding to harm with compassion, accountability, and transparency.

Frontiers in health services·2026

Same journal

Case law update.

Journal of healthcare risk management : the journal of the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management·2026

Same journal

Mitigating risk in audiology and speech therapy practice: Essential risk management and control strategies for private and public practices in resource-constrained health systems.

Journal of healthcare risk management : the journal of the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management·2026

Same journal

Predictors and contributors of burnout among hospitalists in central Michigan.

Journal of healthcare risk management : the journal of the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management·2026

Same journal

Gaslighting in the context of diagnostic safety: A concept analysis.

Journal of healthcare risk management : the journal of the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management·2026

Same journal

Promoting reflective learning in medication safety education.

Journal of healthcare risk management : the journal of the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management·2026

Same journal

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare professionals toward near-miss reporting.

Journal of healthcare risk management : the journal of the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management·2026

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 8, 2026

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling

Published on: January 17, 2025

Implementing an error disclosure coaching model: A multicenter case study.

Andrew A White¹, Douglas M Brock¹, Patricia I McCotter²

¹University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington.

Journal of Healthcare Risk Management : the Journal of the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management

|January 19, 2017

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Frontline clinicians received training to coach medical error disclosure, aiming to improve patient safety and reduce liability. While the training was well-received, ongoing practice is crucial for developing confidence in coaching skills.

More Related Videos

An Experimental Analysis of Children's Ability to Provide a False Report about a Crime

An Experimental Analysis of Children's Ability to Provide a False Report about a Crime

Published on: May 3, 2016

A Cross-Disciplinary and Multi-Modal Experimental Design for Studying Near-Real-Time Authentic Examination Experiences

A Cross-Disciplinary and Multi-Modal Experimental Design for Studying Near-Real-Time Authentic Examination Experiences

Published on: September 4, 2019

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 8, 2026

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling

Published on: January 17, 2025

An Experimental Analysis of Children's Ability to Provide a False Report about a Crime

An Experimental Analysis of Children's Ability to Provide a False Report about a Crime

Published on: May 3, 2016

A Cross-Disciplinary and Multi-Modal Experimental Design for Studying Near-Real-Time Authentic Examination Experiences

A Cross-Disciplinary and Multi-Modal Experimental Design for Studying Near-Real-Time Authentic Examination Experiences

Published on: September 4, 2019

Area of Science:

Healthcare Quality Improvement
Patient Safety
Medical Malpractice Prevention

Background:

National guidelines recommend 24/7 coaching for medical error disclosure.
Frontline clinicians may hesitate to seek coaching from risk managers.
A demonstration project aimed to enhance medical error disclosure processes.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate a training program for multidisciplinary disclosure coaches.
To assess the effectiveness of the training in improving patient safety and reducing malpractice liability.
To provide a model for healthcare organizations seeking to enhance disclosure capabilities.

Main Methods:

A multidisciplinary training program for disclosure coaches was implemented across 8 healthcare organizations in Washington State.
Participant feedback on the training's quality and perceived coaching confidence was collected.
The intervention focused on improving medical error disclosure practices.

Main Results:

The training program received high ratings from participants.
Not all trained coaches reported high confidence in their coaching abilities post-training.
The intervention demonstrated a potential model for enhancing disclosure capabilities.

Conclusions:

Multisite training interventions can serve as a model for improving medical error disclosure.
Successful implementation requires organizational cultural change and consistent practice opportunities for coaches.
Enhancing coaching skills is vital for effective medical error disclosure and patient safety.