Assessing the quality of care from the perspective of patients and caregivers
Organizational Environment, Staff Well-being and Patient/Caregiver Perceived Quality of Care in a Maternal and Child Health Hospital in Italy
This study looks at how patients and caregivers feel about the care they receive in maternal and child health settings to see how health workers' well-being and work conditions affect safety and satisfaction.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Burlo Garofolo Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Trieste) |
| Trial ID | NCT06013124 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on understanding the perceived quality of care in maternal and child health settings by evaluating the experiences of patients, caregivers, and health workers. It aims to identify the impact of health workers' well-being, workload, and organizational environment on patient safety and satisfaction. By analyzing these factors, the study seeks to highlight areas for improvement in healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. The study will involve health workers with over six months of experience, as well as patients and caregivers, to gather comprehensive insights.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study include health workers involved in patient care, adults, school-aged children, and caregivers of children.
Not a fit: Patients who are not directly involved in care or are health workers employed for less than six months may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved healthcare practices that enhance patient safety and satisfaction.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown that improving health worker conditions can significantly enhance patient safety and satisfaction, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Health workers directly involved in patients care and employed for more than 6 months * Patients (adults, school-aged children) * Caregivers of children Exclusion Criteria: * Health workers employed for less than 6 months
Where this trial is running
Trieste
- IRCCS Burlo Garofolo — Trieste, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Raffaella Raffaella, MSC — IRCCS materno infantile Burlo Garofolo
- Study coordinator: Raffaella Dobrina, MSC
- Email: raffaella.dobrina@burlo.trieste.it
- Phone: +39 040 3785111
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.