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Qualitative research on clinical risk perception in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Angela Prendin1, Paola Claudia Fazio2, Benedicta Tabacco3

  • 1MSc, BSc, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; University-Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy.

Igiene E Sanita Pubblica
|December 16, 2024
PubMed

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Nurses in Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs) perceive clinical risk through themes like teamwork and communication. Addressing these factors can enhance patient safety and improve care quality in critical pediatric settings.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Intensive Care
  • Nursing
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs) manage critically ill newborns and children, requiring complex care.
  • Optimal integration and teamwork among healthcare professionals are crucial in PICUs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore nurses' perceptions of clinical risk in pediatric intensive care.
  • To identify adverse events and associated risk factors from the nurses' perspective.

Main Methods:

  • A focus group methodology was employed to identify and analyze potential risks in pediatric intensive care.
  • Nine nurses with varying PICU experience participated, alongside moderators and an observer.

Main Results:

  • Qualitative analysis revealed nine key themes in nurses' clinical risk perception.
  • These themes include teamwork, training, time management, communication, clinical management, individual errors, facility issues, patient factors, and standardization.

Conclusions:

  • A culture of safety can be fostered by management.
  • Encouraging a learning spirit and open communication without fear of negative repercussions is vital for promoting safety.
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