[Patient involvement in patient safety].

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Quality and Safety
• Patient-Centered Care
• Health Services Research

Background:

• Healthcare safety initiatives often overlook the valuable insights patients possess.
• A paradigm shift is needed to integrate patient perspectives into safety protocols.
• Current healthcare systems may not be structured to effectively utilize patient knowledge.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the potential of patient involvement in enhancing patient safety.
• To advocate for a change in healthcare staff and researcher attitudes towards patient contributions.
• To identify strategies for the coproduction of healthcare quality and safety improvements.

Main Methods:

• Conceptual analysis of patient roles in healthcare safety.
• Literature review on patient coproduction in quality improvement.
• Exploration of attitudinal changes required in healthcare professionals.

Main Results:

• Patients offer unique knowledge and experiences crucial for improving safety.
• Significant changes in roles and attitudes are necessary for effective patient involvement.
• Designing for coproduction is key to leveraging patient contributions.

Conclusions:

• Patient involvement is essential for advancing healthcare safety.
• Embracing coproduction models will enhance healthcare quality and safety.
• A collaborative approach involving patients, staff, and researchers is the future of safety improvement.