Barriers to Implementing a Reporting and Learning Patient Safety System: Pediatric Chiropractic Perspective. (April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pohlman, Katherine A.; Carroll, Linda; Hartling, Lisa; Tsuyuki, Ross T.; Vohra, Sunita
• Other Names: Hawk Cheryl guest-editor.; Greenstein Jay guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of evidence-based complementary & alternative medicine. Volume 21:Number 2(2016:Apr.)
• Page Start: 105
• Page End: 109
• Publication Date: 2016-04
• Subjects: pediatric -- doctor of chiropractic -- spinal manipulation -- patient safety; Alternative medicine -- Periodicals; Complementary Therapies -- Periodicals; 615.505
• DOI: 10.1177/2156587215609191
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2156-5872

Abstract

A reporting and learning system is a method of monitoring the occurrence of incidents that affect patient safety. This cross-sectional survey asked pediatric chiropractors about factors that may limit their participation in such a system. The list of potential barriers for participation was developed using a systematic approach. All members of the 2 pediatric councils associated with US national chiropractic organizations were invited to complete the survey (N = 400). The cross-sectional survey was created using an online survey tool (REDCap) and sent directly to member emails addressed by the respective executive committees. Of the 400 potential respondents, 81 responded (20.3%). The most common limitations to participating were identified as time pressure (96%) and patient concerns (81%). Reporting and learning systems have been utilized to increase safety awareness in many high-risk industries. To be successful, future patient safety studies with pediatric chiropractors need to ensure these barriers are understood and addressed.