Abstract

This study will provide insight into the nature and scale of harmful incidents, which is least studied in developing countries, and thus will contribute to improvement of patient safety and quality of care which are a great concern to patients. It will also influence patient safety policy.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Aaron Asibi Abuosi, PhD, MBA, BA, University of Ghana Business School, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana

Sigma Membership

Chi at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Ghana, Harmful Incidents, Nursing Care

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Exploring harmful incidents in university hospitals in Ghana: Implications for patient safety

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

This study will provide insight into the nature and scale of harmful incidents, which is least studied in developing countries, and thus will contribute to improvement of patient safety and quality of care which are a great concern to patients. It will also influence patient safety policy.