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Prevalence of harmful diagnostic errors in hospitalised adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Gunderson CG, Bilan VP, Holleck JL, Nickerson P, Cherry BM, Chui P, Bastian LA, Grimshaw AA, Rodwin BA. Prevalence of harmful diagnostic errors in hospitalised adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Quality & Safety 2020, 29: 1008-1018. PMID: 32269070, DOI: 10.1136/bmjqs-2019-010822.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdverse eventsDiagnostic errorsPhysician reviewSystematic reviewInpatient adverse eventsRisk of biasPatient safety hazardsSystem-related factorsSystematic literature searchWeb of SciencePulmonary embolismAdult patientsCase seriesCommon diagnosisPooled rateAdult admissionsCochrane LibraryDatabase inceptionDiagnostic error rateStudy characteristicsLiterature searchPatientsCommon diseaseDiagnosisCommon being
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Room of Hazards: An Interprofessional Evaluation of Safety Risks in a Simulated Patient Room
Wang M, Bilan VP, McCullough M, Banda B, Merchant NB, Rodwin BA. Room of Hazards: An Interprofessional Evaluation of Safety Risks in a Simulated Patient Room. Journal Of Patient Safety 2020, 18: e329-e337. PMID: 32890126, DOI: 10.1097/pts.0000000000000774.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNursing assistantsSignificant differencesHealth care facilitiesDifferent health careHealth care staff membersCare staff membersNursing studentsAdverse eventsInpatient wardsHealth care professionsCare facilitiesInterprofessional evaluationPatient roomsPatient safetyHospital bedsMore hazardsPilot studyMedical studentsHealth careNursesEquipment hazardsSocial workersCare professionsSafety skillsUnique training