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.
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
Recommended Citation
Gleason, Kelly T. and Himmelfarb, Cheryl R. Dennison, "Engaging nurses in the diagnostic process" (2017). INRC (Congress). 517.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2017/posters_2017/517
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
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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.