An innovative method of collecting adverse events data.
Although adverse events are one gauge of hospital quality, determining the incidence and causes of adverse events is fraught with problems. This study tested a method to prospectively collect anonymous adverse events data using the Adverse Event Coupon. The results demonstrated the viability of the Adverse Event Coupon to collect adverse events data. Changes were made to the coupon based on feedback from registered nurses.
Kellogg
Victoria A
VA
Pennsylvania State University School of Nursing, University Park, PA, USA. vak107@psu.edu
D016907:Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Systems; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods*; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans