scholarly journals Mixed-method investigation of health consumers’ perception and experience of participation in patient safety activities

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. e035831
Author(s):  
Nam-Ju Lee ◽  
Shinae Ahn ◽  
Miseon Lee
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Patient Participation ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Healthcare Environment ◽  
Health Consumers ◽  
Group Interviews

ObjectivesThis study aimed to examine the factors influencing patient safety behaviours and to explore health customers’ experiences of patient participation in the healthcare system.DesignA mixed-method sequential explanatory design was employed using a survey and focus group interviews with health consumers.SettingThe study was conducted in South Korea using an online survey tool.ParticipantsSurvey data were collected from 493 Korean adults, aged 19 years or older, who had visited hospitals within the most recent 1 year. Focus group interviews were conducted in two groups of six participants each among those of the survey participants who agreed to participate in focus groups.Main outcome measuresThe survey measured the recognition of the importance of participation, extent of willingness to participate and experience of engaging in patient safety activities using a 4-point Likert scale. Qualitative data were collected through focus group interviews to explore health consumers’ experience of patient participation in hospital care, and the data were analysed using content analysis.ResultsThe average score for experience of participation in patient safety behaviours (2.13±0.63) was found to be lower than those of recognition of the importance of participation (3.27±0.51) and willingness to participate (2.62±0.52). By integrating the results of the quantitative and qualitative data analysis, the factors associated with the experience of engaging in healthcare behaviour included patient-related factors, illness-related factors, factors involving relationship between patients and healthcare providers, and healthcare environment factors.ConclusionsTo improve patient participation, it is necessary to create a healthcare environment in which patients can speak comfortably and to provide an education programme reflecting the patients’ needs. Also, healthcare providers must consider patients as partners for patient safety. Shared decision-making procedures and patient-centred care and patient safety policies should be established in hospitals.

scholarly journals The Study of Factors Affecting Grade X Students’ Learning Outcomes in History Education

2020 ◽  
pp. 50-64
Author(s):  
Tandin .
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Parental Support ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
School Factors ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Learning History ◽  
Group Interviews

The purpose of this study was to examine the factors affecting the learning of grade ten students’ history. The study sample consisted of 165 students and 18 teachers from four secondary schools under Paro Dzongkhag. Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected and analysed. Questionnaire on a 5-point Likert scale was used for the quantitative data collection and focus group interviews were used for the qualitative data collection. Quantitative data analysis was done using mean scores and standard deviation. The content of the focus group interviews was transcribed and thematic analysis was conducted on the transcript. The results of the study revealed that the learning of history in grade ten students were affected most by the school related factors such as curriculum, teachers, teaching techniques and resources. Non-school factors like students’ attitude, and parental support had very less effect in learning history by grade ten students.

scholarly journals Geriatric Trauma – A Rising Tide. Assessing Patient Safety Challenges in a Vulnerable Population Using Norwegian Trauma Registry Data and Focus Group Interviews: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study

10.2196/15722 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. e15722
Author(s):  
Mathias Cuevas-Østrem ◽  
Olav Røise ◽  
Torben Wisborg ◽  
Elisabeth Jeppesen
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Trauma Registry ◽  
National Level ◽  
Trauma System ◽  
Geriatric Trauma ◽  
Trauma Patients ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Elderly Trauma Patients

Background Elderly trauma patients constitute a vulnerable group, with a substantial risk of morbidity and mortality even after low-energy falls. As the world’s elderly population continues to increase, the number of elderly trauma patients is expected to increase. Limited data are available about the possible patient safety challenges that elderly trauma patients face. The outcomes and characteristics of the Norwegian geriatric trauma population are not described on a national level. Objective The aim of this project is to investigate whether patient safety challenges exist for geriatric trauma patients in Norway. An important objective of the study is to identify risk areas that will facilitate further work to safeguard and promote quality and safety in the Norwegian trauma system. Methods This is a population-based mixed methods project divided into 4 parts: 3 quantitative retrospective cohort studies and 1 qualitative interview study. The quantitative studies will compare adult (aged 16-64 years) and elderly (aged ≥65 years) trauma patients captured in the Norwegian Trauma Registry (NTR) with a date of injury from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2018. Descriptive statistics and relevant statistical methods to compare groups will be applied. The qualitative study will comprise focus group interviews with doctors responsible for trauma care, and data will be analyzed using a thematic analysis to identify important themes. Results The project received funding in January 2019 and was approved by the Oslo University Hospital data protection officer (No. 19/16593). Registry data have been extracted for 33,344 patients, and the analysis of these data has begun. Focus group interviews will be conducted from spring 2020. Results from this project are expected to be ready for publication from fall 2020. Conclusions By combining data from the NTR with interviews with doctors responsible for treatment and transfer of elderly trauma patients, we will provide increased knowledge about trauma in Norwegian geriatric patients on a national level that will form the basis for further research aiming at developing interventions that hopefully will make the trauma system better equipped to manage the rising tide of geriatric trauma. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) PRR1-10.2196/15722

scholarly journals Drug change: ‘a hassle like no other’. An in-depth investigation using the Danish patient safety database and focus group interviews with Danish hospital personnel

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 204209861985999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joo Hanne Poulsen ◽  
Rikke Mie Rishøj ◽  
Hanne Fischer ◽  
Trine Kart ◽  
Lotte Stig Nørgaard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Hospital Personnel ◽  
Drug Shortage ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Safety Database ◽  
Danish Patient ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Danish Hospital

Background: Drug change (DC) is a common challenge in Danish hospitals. It affects the work of hospital personnel and has potentially serious patient safety consequences. Focus on medication safety is becoming increasingly important in the prevention of adverse events. The aim of this study is to identify and describe patient safety challenges related to DCs, and to explore potential facilitators to improve patient safety in the medication process in Danish hospital setting. Method: Two qualitative methods were combined. Data were obtained from the Danish Patient Safety Database (DPSD) containing incidents reports of adverse events related to DCs. Additionally, five semi-structured focus group interviews with hospital personnel (doctors, nurses, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians) from the five regions of Denmark were held. Results: The DPSD search identified 88 incidents related to DCs due to tender or drug shortage. The incidents were linked to prescribing errors, incorrect dose being dispensed/administered, and delayed/omitted treatment. Four themes from the interviews emerged: (1) challenges related to the drug itself; (2) situational challenges; (3) challenges related to the organization/IT systems/personnel; (4) facilitators/measures to ensure patient safety. Conclusion: DC is as a complex challenge, especially related to drug shortage. The results allow for a deeper understanding of the challenges and possible facilitators of DCs on the individual and organizational level. Pharmacy personnel were identified to play a key role in ensuring patient safety of DCs in hospitals. Indeed, this emphasizes that pharmacy personnel should be engaged in developing patient safety strategies and support hospital personnel around drug changes.

scholarly journals Geriatric Trauma – A Rising Tide. Assessing Patient Safety Challenges in a Vulnerable Population Using Norwegian Trauma Registry Data and Focus Group Interviews: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mathias Cuevas-Østrem ◽  
Olav Røise ◽  
Torben Wisborg ◽  
Elisabeth Jeppesen
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Trauma Registry ◽  
National Level ◽  
Trauma System ◽  
Geriatric Trauma ◽  
Trauma Patients ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Elderly Trauma Patients

BACKGROUND Elderly trauma patients constitute a vulnerable group, with a substantial risk of morbidity and mortality even after low-energy falls. As the world’s elderly population continues to increase, the number of elderly trauma patients is expected to increase. Limited data are available about the possible patient safety challenges that elderly trauma patients face. The outcomes and characteristics of the Norwegian geriatric trauma population are not described on a national level. OBJECTIVE The aim of this project is to investigate whether patient safety challenges exist for geriatric trauma patients in Norway. An important objective of the study is to identify risk areas that will facilitate further work to safeguard and promote quality and safety in the Norwegian trauma system. METHODS This is a population-based mixed methods project divided into 4 parts: 3 quantitative retrospective cohort studies and 1 qualitative interview study. The quantitative studies will compare adult (aged 16-64 years) and elderly (aged ≥65 years) trauma patients captured in the Norwegian Trauma Registry (NTR) with a date of injury from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2018. Descriptive statistics and relevant statistical methods to compare groups will be applied. The qualitative study will comprise focus group interviews with doctors responsible for trauma care, and data will be analyzed using a thematic analysis to identify important themes. RESULTS The project received funding in January 2019 and was approved by the Oslo University Hospital data protection officer (No. 19/16593). Registry data have been extracted for 33,344 patients, and the analysis of these data has begun. Focus group interviews will be conducted from spring 2020. Results from this project are expected to be ready for publication from fall 2020. CONCLUSIONS By combining data from the NTR with interviews with doctors responsible for treatment and transfer of elderly trauma patients, we will provide increased knowledge about trauma in Norwegian geriatric patients on a national level that will form the basis for further research aiming at developing interventions that hopefully will make the trauma system better equipped to manage the rising tide of geriatric trauma. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT PRR1-10.2196/15722

scholarly journals The Benefits of Spiritual Diaries: A Mixed-Method Study in Korea

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suk-Sun Kim ◽  
Yeounsoo Kim-Godwin ◽  
Minji Gil ◽  
DaEun Kim ◽  
Yeon Kum Cheon
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Spiritual Growth ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Mixed Method Study ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Group Interviews

AbstractThis mixed study examined the benefits of spiritual diaries in Korea. Quantitatively, differences in spiritual growth and psychological well-being were examined in relation to the frequency of writing spiritual diaries among 385 participating adults. The group who wrote spiritual diaries ‘5–7 times a week’ had significantly higher scores relating to spiritual growth and psychological wellbeing than other groups across the outcome variables. Qualitatively, the study also explored the benefits of writing spiritual diaries among 37 adults. Three major themes using four focus group interviews, were identified: (a) the acquisition of godly habits, (b) a closer walk with Jesus, and (c) the fullness of God’s presence. These findings are particularly important for healthcare providers who want to facilitate patient self-care.

Management Strategy for Distributing Questionnaires and Interview Guidelines in the Research Data Collection Process

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 104-111
Author(s):  
Po. Abas Sunarya ◽  
George Iwan Marantika ◽  
Adam Faturahman
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Management Strategy ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Good Management ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Data Collection Process ◽  
Group Interviews

Writing can mean lowering or describing graphic symbols that describe a languageunderstood by someone. For a researcher, management of research preparation is a veryimportant step because this step greatly determines the success or failure of all researchactivities. Before a person starts with research activities, he must make a written plan commonlyreferred to as the management of research data collection. In the process of collecting researchdata, of course we can do the management of questionnaires as well as the preparation ofinterview guidelines to disseminate and obtain accurate information. With the arrangement ofplanning and conducting interviews: the ethics of conducting interviews, the advantages anddisadvantages of interviews, the formulation of interview questions, the schedule of interviews,group and focus group interviews, interviews using recording devices, and interview bias.making a questionnaire must be designed with very good management by giving to theinformation needed, in accordance with the problem and all that does not cause problems at thestage of analysis and interpretation.

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