Abstract

The high prevalence of diagnostic errors is an urgent issue in healthcare. Engaging nurses in the diagnostic process is key to achieving diagnostic excellence. There are logistical, regulatory, and sociocultural barriers nurses must overcome to effectively participate in the diagnostic process.

Author Details

Kelly T. Gleason, BSN; Cheryl R. Dennison Himmelfarb, PhD -- School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Sigma Membership

Nu Beta at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Diagnostic Error, Nurse Leadership, Quality Improvement

Conference Name

28th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Dublin, Ireland

Conference Year

2017

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Engaging nurses in the diagnostic process

Dublin, Ireland

The high prevalence of diagnostic errors is an urgent issue in healthcare. Engaging nurses in the diagnostic process is key to achieving diagnostic excellence. There are logistical, regulatory, and sociocultural barriers nurses must overcome to effectively participate in the diagnostic process.