Patients’ views of involvement in safety improvement in healthcare (N=141)
| Questionnaire item | Disagree (1–2) %* (95% CI) | Neither agree or disagree (3–5) %* (95% CI) | Agree (6–7) %* (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attitudes towards involvement in safety improvement | |||
| Patient feedback should be used to identify areas for improvement in patient safety | 48% (40% to 56%) | 24% (18% to 32%) | 38% (31% to 47%) |
| It is best to leave decisions about patient safety to healthcare professionals | 14% (9% to 21%) | 35% (27% to 43%) | 51% (43% to 59%) |
| Given the opportunity, I would like to be more involved in efforts to reduce patient harm | 12% (8% to 18%) | 43% (35% to 52%) | 45% (37% to 53%) |
| I think that I could help to reduce errors in my care by being more involved | 51% (43% to 59%) | 35% (27% to 43%) | 14% (9% to 21%) |
*% of total sample.