Improving hospital safety by involving patients and families in reporting errors
Patients and Families Improving Safety in Hospitals by Actively Reporting Experiences (I-SHARE)
This study is testing a new way to make hospitals safer by getting patients and their families involved in reporting mistakes and safety issues.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 656 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Boston Children's Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Boston, Massachusetts) |
| Trial ID | NCT05407129 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention focuses on enhancing hospital safety by actively engaging patients and their families in reporting errors and adverse events. The study aims to implement a multicomponent communication intervention across four diverse hospitals to evaluate its effectiveness in improving error detection and addressing disparities in reporting. By partnering with families, nurses, and hospital leaders, the intervention seeks to create a more inclusive reporting system that captures previously unrecognized safety issues. The ultimate goal is to foster a patient-centered approach to safety that empowers families and improves overall healthcare quality.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients, families, or caregivers who have been hospitalized within the past 24 hours at the participating hospitals.
Not a fit: Patients who are admitted for psychiatric placement, have been hospitalized for more than 24 hours, or are in state custody may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance patient safety by increasing error detection and reducing disparities in reporting.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in similar approaches, indicating potential for success in enhancing patient safety through family engagement.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient/Family/Caregiver who has been hospitalized on the study unit during the study period (within the past 24 hours) or hospital employee who works at the study sites * Participants speaking all languages are eligible Exclusion Criteria: * Admitted awaiting inpatient psychiatric placement * In state custody * Admitted for greater than 24 hours * Same day discharge * Covid positive * Previously enrolled in I-SHARE * Airborne illness precautions
Where this trial is running
Boston, Massachusetts
- Boston Children's Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Alisa Khan, MD, MPH — Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
- Study coordinator: Alisa Khan, MD, MPH
- Email: alisa.khan@childrens.harvard.edu
- Phone: 6173552565
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.