Publications by authors named "Veronica Alacarini Farina"
Objective: To analyze the effect of an improvement project on the implementation of Basic Patient Safety Protocols in Brazilian public hospitals.
Method: This is an intervention study aimed at comparing measurements before-and-after the implementation of an improvement project in 35 public hospitals across three Brazilian regions, between July 2021 and September 2023. The intervention consisted of a set of activities to support the implementation of six Basic Patient Safety Protocols, with semimonthly collection of indicators.
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on translating and adapting the Morse Fall Scale into Portuguese, following a structured seven-step process.
- This included steps like translation, reverse translation, expert validation, and testing for clarity and reliability with healthcare professionals and patients.
- The final results indicated a high clarity score and strong agreement among evaluators, confirming that the adapted scale is suitable for Brazilian patients.