Effectiveness and feasibility of an interprofessional training program to improve patient safety-A cluster-randomized controlled pilot study.

Introduction: Interprofessional healthcare teams are important actors in improving patient safety. To train these teams, an interprofessional training program (IPTP) with two interventions (eLearning and blended learning) was developed to cover key areas of patient safety using innovative adult learning methods. The aims of this study were to pilot test IPTP regarding its effectiveness and feasibility.

Inter-professional teamwork and its association with patient safety in German hospitals-A cross sectional study.

Background: Inter-professional teamwork is a prominent factor in quality of care and may lead to improved patient safety. Although team members' points of view are highly relevant when trying to improve inpatient procedures, there is a lack of systematic assessment of their perceptions. Therefore, study aims were to explore inter-professional teamwork, safety-related behavior, and patient safety in German hospitals from team members' point of view.

Piloting and evaluating feasibility of a training program to improve patient safety for inter-professional inpatient care teams - study protocol of a cluster randomized controlled trial.

Background: Improving patient safety is a major goal in healthcare systems worldwide. There are several international training programs to improve patient safety, but they are often focused on single topics and professions. Therefore, one inter-professional training program for inpatient care teams, which combines key areas of patient safety (Teamwork, Error management and Patient involvement), was developed by our research group.

Long-term effects of an e-learning course on patient safety: A controlled longitudinal study with medical students.

Background: To improve patient safety, educational interventions on all system levels, including medical school are necessary. Sound theoretical knowledge on elements influencing patient safety (such as error management or team work) is the basis for behavioral changes of health care professionals.

Methods: A controlled, quasi-experimental study with repeated measures was deployed.

Patient Safety in Hospitals: What We Do and What We Need-Focus Groups With Stakeholders of Hospitals in Southern Germany.

Objectives: To provide the basis for designing an interprofessional patient safety training for medical treatment teams, the current situation regarding patient safety and existing training programs in southern German hospitals should be explored. Moreover, need-based content regarding the subject areas teamwork, safety culture, and patient involvement should be derived, a conducive learning format suggested, and wishes and concerns regarding the training explored.

Methods: Qualitative design (focus groups) in five hospitals with different levels of care involving a total of 39 members of interprofessional teams, administration, and quality management team.