Patient-and Family-Centered Care and Patient Safety: reflections upon emerging proximity
Andréia Cascaes Cruz, Mavilde da Luz Gonçalves Pedreira
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To present reflections upon conceptual and pragmatic relationships between the Patient-and Family-Centered Care and patient safety. METHOD: A discussion about constructs related to the Patient-and Family-Centered Care and patient safety, which shows their interface with pragmatic issues of clinical nursing practice. RESULTS: Considering patients and families as partners and agents promoting safe care is mandatory for the safety culture. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: Decreasing errors and adverse health care events can be accomplished by understanding manners to incorporate the principles of Patient-and Family-Centered Care into issues related to patient safety.
Topics & Concepts
Patient safetyNursingFamily centered careMedicineHealth carePatient carePsychologyMedical emergencyFamily medicineEconomic growthEconomicsFamily and Patient Care in Intensive Care UnitsHealthcare Decision-Making and RestraintsPalliative Care and End-of-Life Issues