Adolfo Romero1, Juan Gómez-Salgado2, Adolfo Romero-Arana3, José Antonio Gómez-Fernández4, Andrés Cobos5, María Carmen Ramos5, María Rosa Iglesias6. 1. University of Málaga, Health Sciences School, University Hospital Virgen de la Victoria, Nursing and Podiatry Department, Málaga, Spain. 2. University of Huelva, University School of Social Work, Department of Sociology, Social Work and Public Health, Huelva, Spain. 3. Institute of Biomedical Research of Málaga (IBIMA), Málaga, Spain. 4. University Hospital Juan Ramón Jiménez, Laboratory Department, Huelva, Spain. 5. University Hospital Virgen de la Victoria, Laboratory Department, Málaga, Spain. 6. University of Málaga, Health Sciences School, Nursing and Podiatry Department, Málaga, Spain.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The presence of preanalytical errors is a recurring fact in all areas of healthcare that send samples to laboratories. Increasing the knowledge of possible sources of error in the preanalytical phase has been the objective of this group during the last 10 years. METHODS: In this study, descriptive research has been carried out using professionals' opinions obtained by means of the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats method in a focus group. RESULTS: The opinions expressed within the focus group have emphasised the importance of patients' safety and willingness for the introduction of a computerized analytical module. The most commented weakness in both hospitals was the transport of samples through the pneumatic tube. Improving the duration of workers' contracts, especially in the laboratory, and creating a circuit for professional's localization during the work shift to facilitate potential error solving are some opportunities for the future. CONCLUSIONS: Different approaches have been developed depending on the healthcare scenario. For this, establishing a flow of information between the different professionals allows identifying identical aspects through a priori, different points of view. The line to follow is to improve the safety of the patient and also to give professionals an opportunity to express themselves. 2020 Adolfo Romero, Juan Gómez-Salgado, Adolfo Romero-Arana, José Antonio Gómez-Fernández, Andrés Cobos, María Carmen Ramos, María Rosa Iglesias, published by CEON/CEES.
BACKGROUND: The presence of preanalytical errors is a recurring fact in all areas of healthcare that send samples to laboratories. Increasing the knowledge of possible sources of error in the preanalytical phase has been the objective of this group during the last 10 years. METHODS: In this study, descriptive research has been carried out using professionals' opinions obtained by means of the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats method in a focus group. RESULTS: The opinions expressed within the focus group have emphasised the importance of patients' safety and willingness for the introduction of a computerized analytical module. The most commented weakness in both hospitals was the transport of samples through the pneumatic tube. Improving the duration of workers' contracts, especially in the laboratory, and creating a circuit for professional's localization during the work shift to facilitate potential error solving are some opportunities for the future. CONCLUSIONS: Different approaches have been developed depending on the healthcare scenario. For this, establishing a flow of information between the different professionals allows identifying identical aspects through a priori, different points of view. The line to follow is to improve the safety of the patient and also to give professionals an opportunity to express themselves. 2020 Adolfo Romero, Juan Gómez-Salgado, Adolfo Romero-Arana, José Antonio Gómez-Fernández, Andrés Cobos, María Carmen Ramos, María Rosa Iglesias, published by CEON/CEES.
Authors: Juan Gómez-Salgado; Adolfo Romero; Andrés Cobos; Isabel S Caparrós; José Antonio Gómez-Fernández; José Andrés Domínguez; Carlos Ruiz-Frutos Journal: Clin Chem Lab Med Date: 2014-04 Impact factor: 3.694
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