Journal of Patient Safety
Scope & Guideline
Pioneering Research for Enhanced Patient Outcomes
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Patient Safety Culture and Reporting Systems:
Research in this area explores the frameworks and methodologies for assessing and improving patient safety culture within healthcare organizations, including the efficacy of incident reporting systems. - Adverse Events and Risk Management:
The journal publishes studies that investigate the nature, causes, and consequences of adverse events in healthcare, focusing on risk management strategies to prevent harm to patients. - Interventions and Quality Improvement:
A core focus is on the development and evaluation of interventions aimed at enhancing patient safety, including quality improvement initiatives, clinical decision support systems, and educational programs. - Healthcare Technology and Safety:
Papers explore the role of technology in patient safety, including the use of electronic health records, telehealth, and automated systems to reduce errors and improve patient outcomes. - Patient and Family Engagement:
This scope includes research on how involving patients and families in safety practices can lead to better health outcomes and enhance the overall safety culture. - Health Policy and Patient Safety:
The journal addresses the implications of health policy decisions on patient safety, examining how regulations and guidelines affect practices within healthcare settings.
Trending and Emerging
- Integration of Technology in Patient Safety:
Recent studies highlight the increasing role of technology, such as AI and machine learning, in enhancing patient safety through improved monitoring, reporting, and decision-making processes. - Patient-Centered Safety Initiatives:
There is a growing trend towards research that emphasizes patient-centered care, focusing on how patient and family engagement can improve safety outcomes and healthcare experiences. - Interprofessional Collaboration:
Emerging themes include the importance of collaboration among healthcare professionals, with studies examining the impact of teamwork and communication on patient safety. - Mental Health and Patient Safety:
Research on the intersection of mental health and patient safety is gaining traction, addressing unique challenges and strategies for improving safety in mental health settings. - Systemic Approaches to Safety Culture:
The journal is increasingly publishing studies that explore systemic and organizational factors affecting safety culture, emphasizing the need for comprehensive strategies rather than isolated interventions.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Risk Management Approaches:
There is a noticeable decrease in studies focusing solely on traditional risk management approaches without integration of modern techniques, such as technology and patient engagement strategies. - Single-Dimensional Studies:
Papers that focus on singular dimensions of patient safety, such as just reporting incidents without examining broader systemic issues, are becoming less frequent as the journal emphasizes more comprehensive, multidisciplinary approaches. - Emphasis on Acute Care Settings:
Research focused exclusively on acute care settings is waning, with a shift towards understanding patient safety across a broader range of healthcare environments, including outpatient and community care. - Static Models of Patient Safety:
There is a decline in the use of static models for understanding patient safety, as the journal increasingly favors dynamic, systems-based approaches that reflect real-world complexities. - Historical Analyses of Patient Safety Events:
Papers providing purely historical analyses of patient safety events without actionable insights or contemporary relevance are less common, as the focus shifts to actionable research and future implications.
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