Developing the First Pan-Canadian Survey on Patient Engagement in Patient Safety

Abstract Background: Patient safety is a worldwide problem, and the patient contribution to mitigate the risk of patient harm is now recognized as a cornerstone to its solution. In order to understand the nature of integrating patients into patient safety and healthcare organizations and to monitor their integration, a Canadian survey tool has been co-constructed by patients, researchers and the Canadian Patient Safety Institute (CPSI). This questionnaire has been adapted from the French version of the patient engagement (PE) in patient safety (PS) questionnaire created for the province of Quebec, Canada. Methodology: The pan-Canadian PE in PS survey tool was developed in a five-step process: (1) a literature review and revision of the initial tool developed in the province of Quebec; (2) translation of the French questionnaire into an English version tool; (3) creation of a Canadian expert advisory group; (4) adaptation of the English version tool based on feedback from the expert advisory group (assessment and development of the construct’s dimensions, wording assessment and adaptation for pan-Canadian use, technical testing of the online platform for the survey); and (5) pilot testing and pre-validation of the tool before pan-Canadian use. Results and Conclusion: The pan-Canadian PE in PS survey tool comprises 5 sections: (1) demographic identification of the participants (Q1 to Q5); (2) general questions (Q6 to Q17); (3) the patient engagement process (experience level of participants and organizational incentives for PE in general) (Q18 to Q33); (4) PE in PS processes, such as current activities, strategies, structures, resources and factors (Q34 to Q67); and (5) the context and impact of PE in PS initiatives in Canadian healthcare organizations (CHOs) (Q68 to Q75), including outcome identification, improvement mechanisms and strategies, evaluation mechanisms, and indicators.

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Developing The First Pan-Canadian Survey on Patient Engagement in Patient Safety

10.21203/rs.3.rs-244443/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Ursulla Aho-Glele ◽

Khayreddine Bouabida ◽

Allison Kooijman ◽

Ioana Cristina Popescu ◽

Marie-Pascale Pomey ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Patient Safety ◽

Patient Engagement ◽

Advisory Group ◽

Healthcare Organizations ◽

Survey Tool ◽

Group 4 ◽

Expert Advisory ◽

Engagement Process ◽

Expert Advisory Group ◽

Canadian Survey

Abstract Background: Patient safety is a worldwide problem, and the patient contribution to mitigate the risk of patient harm is now recognized as a cornerstone to its solution. In order to understand the nature of integrating patients into patient safety and healthcare organizations and to monitor their integration, a Canadian survey tool has been co-constructed by patients, researchers and the Canadian Patient Safety Institute (CPSI). This questionnaire has been adapted from the French version of the patient engagement (PE) in patient safety (PS) questionnaire created for the province of Quebec, Canada. Methodology: The pan-Canadian PE in PS survey tool was developed in a five-step process: (1) a literature review and revision of the initial tool developed in the province of Quebec; (2) translation of the French questionnaire into English; (3) creation of a Canadian expert advisory group; (4) adaptation of the tool based on feedback from the expert advisory group (assessment and development of the construct’s dimensions, wording assessment and adaptation for pan-Canadian use, technical testing of the online platform for the survey); and (5) pilot testing and pre-validation of the tool before pan-Canadian use. Results and Conclusion: The pan-Canadian PE in PS survey tool comprises 5 sections: (1) demographic identification of the participants (Q1 to Q5); (2) general questions (Q6 to Q17); (3) the patient engagement process (experience level of participants and organizational incentives for PE in general) (Q18 to Q33); (4) PE in PS processes, such as current activities, strategies, structures, resources and factors (Q34 to Q67); and (5) the context and impact of PE in PS initiatives in Canadian healthcare organizations (CHOs) (Q68 to Q75), including outcome identification, improvement mechanisms and strategies, evaluation mechanisms, and indicators.

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Developing the first pan-Canadian survey on patient engagement in patient safety

BMC Health Services Research ◽

10.1186/s12913-021-07089-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Ursulla Aho-glele ◽

Khayreddine Bouabida ◽

Allison Kooijman ◽

Ioana Cristina Popescu ◽

Marie Pascale Pomey ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Patient Safety ◽

Patient Engagement ◽

Pilot Project ◽

Advisory Group ◽

English Version ◽

Healthcare Organizations ◽

Survey Tool ◽

Expert Advisory ◽

Expert Advisory Group ◽

Canadian Survey

Abstract Background Patient safety is a worldwide problem, and the patient contribution to mitigate the risk of patient harm is now recognized as a cornerstone to its solution. In order to understand the nature of integrating patients into patient safety and healthcare organizations and to monitor their integration, a Canadian survey tool has been co-constructed by patients, researchers and the Canadian Patient Safety Institute (CPSI). This questionnaire has been adapted from the French version of the patient engagement (PE) in patient safety (PS) questionnaire created for the province of Quebec, Canada. Methodology The pan-Canadian PE in PS survey tool was developed in a five-step process: (1) a literature review and revision of the initial tool developed in the province of Quebec; (2) translation of the French questionnaire into an English version tool; (3) creation of a Canadian expert advisory group; (4) adaptation of the English version tool based on feedback from the expert advisory group (assessment and development of the construct’s dimensions, wording assessment and adaptation for pan-Canadian use, technical testing of the online platform for the survey); and (5) pilot testing and pre-validation of the tool before pan-Canadian use. Results and conclusion Eight pan-Canadian PE in PS surveys were completed from five Canadian provinces by the expert advisory group and six surveys were completed during the pilot project by participants from different provinces in Canada. This survey tool comprises 5 sections: (1) demographic identification of the participants (Q1 to Q5); (2) general questions (Q6 to Q17); (3) the patient engagement process (experience level of participants and organizational incentives for PE in general) (Q18 to Q33); (4) PE in PS processes, such as current activities, strategies, structures, resources and factors (Q34 to Q67); and (5) the context and impact of PE in PS initiatives in Canadian healthcare organizations (CHOs) (Q68 to Q75), including outcome identification, improvement mechanisms and strategies, evaluation mechanisms, and indicators.

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An evidence-based tool (PE for PS) for healthcare managers to assess patient engagement for patient safety in healthcare organizations

Patient Experience Journal ◽

10.35680/2372-0247.1454 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 45-58

Author(s):

Ursulla Aho-Glele ◽

Marie-Pascale Pomey ◽

Maiana Regina Gomes de Sousa ◽

Khayreddine Bouabida

Keyword(s):

Patient Safety ◽

Patient Engagement ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Healthcare Organizations

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Contributing to an Evidence Base for the Enhancement of the Experiences and Outcomes of Mature Students at an Irish University

New Voices in Higher Education Research and Scholarship - Advances in Higher Education and Professional Development ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-7244-4.ch010 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 191-212 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Emma Murphy ◽

Yurgos Politis ◽

Maria Slowey

Keyword(s):

Education Research ◽

Good Practice ◽

Evidence Base ◽

Research Centre ◽

Advisory Group ◽

Higher Education Research ◽

Mature Students ◽

Expert Advisory ◽

Expert Advisory Group ◽

Research Office

This chapter explores current patterns of participation and progression by mature students in undergraduate (Bachelors) programmes in an Irish university. The study was conducted by HERC (Higher Education Research Centre) in collaboration with an Institutional Analysis and Research Office with input from an expert Advisory Group. Based on the suggestions and experiences of students and staff, and informed by good practice examples from literature, a series of recommendations are proposed, aimed at enhancing experiences and successful outcomes of mature students in the future.

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New expert advisory group on medical devices

The Pharmaceutical Journal ◽

10.1211/pj.2014.20065947 ◽

2014 ◽

Keyword(s):

Medical Devices ◽

Advisory Group ◽

Expert Advisory ◽

Expert Advisory Group

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New UK guidance on post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV

Weekly releases (1997–2007) ◽

10.2807/esw.08.07.02382-en ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 8 (7) ◽

Author(s):

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Keyword(s):

United Kingdom ◽

Occupational Exposure ◽

Advisory Group ◽

Post Exposure Prophylaxis ◽

Post Exposure ◽

The United Kingdom ◽

Expert Advisory ◽

Exposure Prophylaxis ◽

Expert Advisory Group

The United Kingdom (UK) Expert Advisory Group on AIDS (EAGA) has recently published revised guidelines on the use of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV following occupational exposure

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Expert Advisory Groups: Exploring the Sensemaking Process During a Public Health Crisis Response

10.26686/wgtn.17148431.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

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Iva Seto

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Conceptual Framework ◽

Crisis Response ◽

Infection Prevention And Control ◽

Advisory Group ◽

Health Crisis ◽

Public Health Crisis ◽

Long Duration ◽

Expert Advisory ◽

Expert Advisory Group

<p>Crisis sensemaking research has focused mainly on acute crises such as wildfires or industrial accidents, with crisis response being approximately under 72 hours. However, there is limited research on long duration crisis sensemaking for crisis response that may be several weeks, months, or even years. This research study aims to explore long duration crisis sensemaking during a public health crisis. During the crisis response period, key decision makers (KDMs) face a plethora of challenges, including being inundated with information, with varying levels of quality and relevance, or not having the right kind of information. They may rely on an Expert Advisory Group (EAG) to advise on the scientific/medical aspect of the disease. The EAG is comprised of specialists such as infectious disease physicians, infection prevention and control practitioners, epidemiologists, and public health physicians. The 2003 SARS outbreak in Toronto, Canada, was the context for this research. Participants were recruited who served as members of the Ontario SARS Scientific Advisory Committee (OSSAC) or were stakeholders during the crisis. Among their duties, these experts were tasked to write directives (mandated protocols) that govern all aspects of hospital life, from patient transfers, to cleaning. Data was collected in multiple forms, including: public inquiry reports, meeting minutes, newspaper articles, and interviews. Following a constructivist grounded theory strategy, I conducted several iterations of data collection and analysis. The findings include a conceptual framework of EAG social sensemaking through a long duration crisis, depicting the sequential process of a stream of sensemaking (the creation and revision of one directive). A second conceptual framework on the information dynamics of long duration social sensemaking reflects the learning over the course of the crisis period. Finally, a third conceptual framework on the regulation of expert advisory group sensemaking as a balance between the knowns and unknowns in the greater health system is presented.</p>

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