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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Patient Safety
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Incident reporting systems (IRS) are vital for patient safety infrastructure in the UK's National Health Service (NHS).
  • Engagement with IRS like Datix and Radar varies significantly across different professional roles and healthcare settings.
  • Understanding these variations is crucial for optimizing patient safety mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how NHS healthcare professionals interact with incident reporting systems.
  • To identify key barriers hindering effective engagement with these safety tools.
  • To collect healthcare professionals' suggestions for improving incident reporting systems.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional, anonymous online survey was administered to diverse healthcare staff (doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, support staff) in a large UK NHS hospital.
  • The questionnaire gathered data on system familiarity, usage patterns, perceived barriers, and overall perceptions.
  • Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively, while qualitative responses underwent thematic analysis.

Main Results:

  • Seventy-three healthcare professionals participated, with doctors constituting the majority.
  • While most participants were familiar with IRS, submission rates were low, and formal training was infrequent.
  • Inconsistent feedback on reports and uncertainty about their impact on meaningful change were common; some associated systems with blame rather than safety.

Conclusions:

  • Incident reporting systems in the NHS are underutilized due to a combination of practical and cultural obstacles.
  • Enhancing engagement requires addressing these barriers through improved training, simplified reporting procedures, and demonstrating visible organizational learning.
  • Optimizing IRS use can potentially shift staff perceptions and foster better reporting behaviors, ultimately improving patient safety.