Multiple points of system failure underpin continuous subcutaneous infusion safety incidents in palliative care: A mixed methods analysis
System infrastructure is needed to enable timely supply of medication and equipment, effective coordinated use of continuous subcutaneous infusions, communication and continuity of care. Training is needed to improve incident descriptions so these pinpoint precise targets for safer care.
Authors
- Andrew Carson‐Stevens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7580-7699)
- Amy Brown (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6566-0227)
- Antony Chuter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0646-5939)
- Sally‐Anne Francis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2384-1518)
- Lucy Bemand‐Qureshi
- Ben Bowers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6772-2620)
- Sarah Yardley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1645-642X)
- Stuart Hellard
Institutions
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- University of Cambridge (GB)
- Swansea University (GB)
- Haywards Heath Hospital (GB)
- Hospice UK (GB)
- University College London (GB)
- Marie Curie (GB)
- Cardiff University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Palliative Medicine
- Published
- 2024-10-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/02692163241287639
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.23
Funders
- Wellcome Trust
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Department of Health and Social Care
- Cardiff University