Infusion devices: understanding the patient perspective to avoid errors.
The National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) has sponsored a project to detect the root causes of problems with infusion devices and to identify ways of preventing errors. It is piloting a number of solutions in six trusts after a project that included a survey of patient views discovered the need for better communication and information for patients about this treatment method.
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D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D015918:Infusion Pumps, Implantable / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009313:National Health Programs; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012449:Safety; D006113:United Kingdom