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Measuring errors and adverse events in health care.
- Source :
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JGIM: Journal of General Internal Medicine . Jan2003, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p61-67. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- In this paper, we identify 8 methods used to measure errors and adverse events in health care and discuss their strengths and weaknesses. We focus on the reliability and validity of each, as well as the ability to detect latent errors (or system errors) versus active errors and adverse events. We propose a general framework to help health care providers, researchers, and administrators choose the most appropriate methods to meet their patient safety measurement goals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *MEDICAL errors
*MEDICAL care
*PREVENTION of medical errors
*SAFETY
*RESEARCH
*MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems
*RESEARCH methodology
*EVALUATION research
*COMPARATIVE studies
*SYSTEM analysis
*MEDICAL records
*MALPRACTICE
*QUESTIONNAIRES
*MANAGEMENT
*DRUG side effects
RESEARCH evaluation
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08848734
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- JGIM: Journal of General Internal Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 8875460
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1525-1497.2003.20147.x