Strategies to improve patients’ involvement in achieving patient safety goals: A literature review

Abstract

Objective

Involving patients in achieving patient safety goals can reduce medical errors. An appropriate strategy is highly needed to increase their involvement. This study aims to examine strategies to improve patient involvement in attaining patient safety goals.

Methods

Two databases (PubMed and Wiley Online Library) were employed to search for articles.

Results

Fifteen articles (seven cross-sectional studies and eight qualitative studies) focusing on patient safety goals were reviewed. There were three main strategies to actively involve patients in achieving patient safety goals: (1) educating patients and health care providers about patient safety goals; (2) obtaining patients’ feedback about patient safety practice through surveys and incident reports, and (3) involving patients in their care planning by implementing patient-centered care and providing an environment that supported patient care.

Conclusion

All strategies are useful to enhance patient involvement in attaining patient safety goals by adjusting to the patients’ needs.