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- Title
The Value of Family Advisors as Coleaders in Pediatric Quality Improvement Efforts: A Qualitative Theme Analysis.
- Authors
Ramazani, Suzanne; Bayer, Nathaniel D; Gottfried, Julie Albright; Wagner, Jenna; Leonard, Michael S; Lynn, Justin; Schriefer, Jan
- Abstract
Engaging family advisors in pediatric quality improvement (QI) efforts is well-studied in intensive care but less understood in other settings. The purpose of this study was to assess the perceived impact of including a family advisor as a colead on a QI initiative that successfully improved the family-centered timing of routine morning blood tests performed on pediatric inpatients. Five structured written reflections from core QI team members were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis and 3 major themes were identified. The first found that a family advisor's presence from the beginning of a QI initiative helps inform project design. The second determined that family partners working with residents fostered a better shared understanding of the role of trainees and caregivers in improving the quality of care. The third found that a family partner is an effective change agent to enact practice improvement, support professional development, and enhance resident education. Our qualitative analysis showed that engaging a family advisor as a colead influenced the design, implementation, and post-intervention impact of the initiative and improved family-centered outcomes.
- Publication
Journal of Patient Experience, 2020, Vol 7, Issue 6, p1708
- ISSN
2374-3735
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/2374373520939827