ABSTRACT

Understanding the various aspects of patient safety education, practice, and research in developing countries is vital in preparing a plan to overcome the challenges of improving patient safety. This unique volume discusses patient safety in developing countries, and the achievements and challenges faced in those places when trying to improve patient safety education and practice.This book includes a compilation of over 100 case studies surrounding patient safety in all aspects of health care. Both real and simulated scenarios are provided to help medical students and professionals apply their knowledge to solve the cases and prepare for real practice.

Features

  • Describes the achievements and challenges of patient safety in developing countries
  • Includes real and simulated case studies and key answers on patient safety issues
  • Prepares medical students and practitioners for real-life situations
  • Diverse audience including those in medication to safety testing, patient education, dispensing changes, and the design of health systems
  • Aids medical students and practitioners to improve their skills to solve cases

part Section 1|20 pages

Patient Safety Education

chapter 1|5 pages

Patient Safety Education

History and Importance

chapter 3|4 pages

Patient Safety Education

Competencies and Learning Outcomes

chapter 4|7 pages

Patient Safety Education

Teaching Strategies and Assessment Methods

part Section 2|322 pages

Patient Safety Practice

chapter 5|2 pages

Patient Safety-Related Issues

History and Importance

chapter 6|10 pages

Patient Safety-Related Issues

Patient Care Errors and Related Problems

chapter 7|8 pages

Patient Care Errors and Related Problems

Preventive Medicine Errors and Related Problems

chapter 8|10 pages

Patient Care Errors and Related Problems

Patient Assessment and Diagnostic Errors and Related Problems

chapter 9|9 pages

Patient Care Errors and Related Problems

Non-pharmacological Errors and Related Problems

chapter 10|8 pages

Patient Care Errors and Related Problems

Medical Errors and Related Problems

chapter 11|9 pages

Patient Care Errors and Related Problems

Surgical Errors and Related Problems

chapter 12|14 pages

Patient Care Errors and Related Problems

Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAM) Errors and Related Problems

chapter 13|9 pages

Patient Care Errors and Related Problems

Nutrition Errors and Related Problems

chapter 14|9 pages

Patient Care Errors and Related Problems

Pharmacological Errors and Related Problems (Medication Errors and Related Problems)

chapter 15|9 pages

Patient Care Errors and Related Problems

Dispensing and Administration Errors and Related Problems

chapter 16|10 pages

Patient Care Errors and Related Problems

Monitoring Errors and Related Problems

chapter 17|9 pages

Patient Care Errors and Related Problems

Patient Education and Counseling Errors and Related Problems

chapter 18|11 pages

Patient Safety-Related Issues

Other Medication Safety Issues

chapter 19|9 pages

Patient Safety Culture

chapter 21|9 pages

Patient Safety in Laboratory Medicine

chapter 22|9 pages

Patient Safety in Radiology

chapter 25|8 pages

Patient Safety in Surgery

chapter 26|8 pages

Patient Safety in Internal Medicine (IM)

chapter 27|9 pages

Patient safety in oncology

chapter 28|10 pages

Patient Safety in Pharmacies

chapter 29|8 pages

Patient Safety for Special Populations

Geriatrics

chapter 30|9 pages

Patient Safety for Special Populations

Pediatrics

chapter 31|9 pages

Patient Safety for Special Populations

Pregnancy

chapter 32|9 pages

Patient Safety for Special Populations

Lactation

chapter 33|8 pages

Patient Safety for Special Populations

Adolescents

chapter 34|9 pages

Patient Safety during Pandemics

chapter 35|11 pages

Patient Safety Training

chapter 36|10 pages

Patient Safety

Antimicrobial-Resistance and Interventions

chapter 37|11 pages

Patient Safety

Dermatology, Beauty and Cosmetic Medicine

chapter 38|13 pages

Technology for Patient Safety

chapter 39|11 pages

Evidence-based Patient Safety

part Section 3|84 pages

Patient Safety Research

chapter 40|5 pages

Patient Safety Research

History and Importance

chapter 41|10 pages

Patient Safety Research

Literature Review

chapter 42|12 pages

Patient Safety Research

Qualitative Methods

chapter 43|13 pages

Patient Safety Research

Quantitative Methods

chapter 44|11 pages

Patient Safety Research

Mixed Methods

chapter 45|12 pages

Patient Safety Research

Clinical Trials

chapter 46|10 pages

Patient Safety Research

Epidemiology and Pharmacoepidemiology

chapter 47|10 pages

Patient Safety Research in Developing Countries

Achievements, Challenges, and Recommendations

part Section 4|59 pages

Patient Safety Case Studies

chapter 48|7 pages

Patient Safety Case Studies

Patient Care Plan Errors and Related Problems (Part I)

chapter 49|7 pages

Patient Safety Case Studies

Patient Care Plan Errors and Related Problems (Part II)

chapter 50|5 pages

Patient Safety Case Studies

Nosocomial Infections Cases

chapter 51|5 pages

Patient Safety Case Studies

Laboratory Medicine and Radiology

chapter 52|4 pages

Patient Safety Case Studies

Emergency Department

chapter 53|5 pages

Patient Safety Case Studies

Intensive Care Unit

chapter 54|5 pages

Patient Safety Case Studies

Internal Medicine

chapter 55|4 pages

Patient Safety Case Studies

Oncology

chapter 56|4 pages

Patient Safety Case Studies

Antimicrobials

chapter 57|5 pages

Patient Safety Case Studies

Special Population

chapter 58|7 pages

Patient Safety Resources and Tools