Adolfo Romero1, Juan Gómez-Salgado2,3, José Andrés Domínguez-Gómez4, Carlos Ruiz-Frutos5,6. 1. Department of Nursing, University of Málaga, Spain. 2. Department of Nursing, University of Huelva, Spain. 3. University Espíritu Santo, Guayaquil, Ecuador. 4. Department of Sociology, University of Huelva, Spain. 5. Department of Environmental Biology and Public Health, University of Huelva, Spain. 6. University Espíritu Santo, Guayaquil.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Reducing errors in the preanalytical phase is difficult, which suggests the issue may be multidimensional. As such, qualitative research may be truly innovative in this context. METHOD: We carried out a descriptive study using a qualitative method incorporating 4 focus groups. Data analysis followed the principles of Grounded Theory. RESULTS: We queried in each of the 4 focus groups collectively to identify weaknesses in the system. Those weaknesses that were most cited were logistics, coupled with uneven compliance with regulations. CONCLUSION: All 4 focus groups mapped out directives for future work, so that regulatory aspects, process management, communication and resources could be identified as key areas where error reduction is critical.
BACKGROUND: Reducing errors in the preanalytical phase is difficult, which suggests the issue may be multidimensional. As such, qualitative research may be truly innovative in this context. METHOD: We carried out a descriptive study using a qualitative method incorporating 4 focus groups. Data analysis followed the principles of Grounded Theory. RESULTS: We queried in each of the 4 focus groups collectively to identify weaknesses in the system. Those weaknesses that were most cited were logistics, coupled with uneven compliance with regulations. CONCLUSION: All 4 focus groups mapped out directives for future work, so that regulatory aspects, process management, communication and resources could be identified as key areas where error reduction is critical.
Authors: Adolfo Romero-Arana; Blanca Prieto-Callejero; Javier Fagundo-Rivera; Juan Gómez-Salgado; Macarena Romero-Martín; Carlos Ruiz-Frutos; Adolfo Romero Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2020-05-19 Impact factor: 3.390