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May 23-24, 2019 | Vienna, Austria
Nursing Care
28
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International Conference on
Journal of Intensive and Critical Care Nursing | Volume 2
J Intensive Crit Care Nurs, Volume 2
Disclosure of medical errors in Pediatrics
Donna Koller
Ryerson University, Canada
T
he disclosure of medical errors in pediatrics is a complex
enterprise with limited practice guidelines. We present
key findings from three studies within a program of research
on pediatric disclosure of medical errors. First, we extract
key themes from a systematic review of the literature
where no research was found on how children perceive
medical errors and disclosure processes. Subsequent to
this review, we conducted a series of focus groups with key
stakeholders that included health care providers (CAPHC
members), parents and children. This study informed the
third phase of this cumulative research where we individually
interviewed twenty hospitalized children and adolescents
to further examine their perspectives on medical errors and
preferences for disclosure. Given the prevalence of adverse
events in pediatric hospitals, we invite attendees to consider
the nuances and challenges associated with disclosure in
pediatrics and how these insights can inform future practice.
e
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dkoller@ryerson.ca