Publications by authors named "Konstantina Paitaridou"
Objectives: Various psychological concepts have been proposed over time as potential solutions to improving patient safety and quality of care. Psychological safety has been identified as a crucial mechanism of learning and development, and one that can facilitate optimal patient safety in healthcare. We investigated the quantitative evidence on the relationship between psychological safety and objective patient safety outcomes.
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- * A systematic search identified 15 qualitative studies, revealing that many individuals view the EDV as both protective and comforting, yet also controlling and intrusive, creating a struggle in separating their identity from this voice.
- * The findings highlight the complex and powerful influence of the EDV on those with eating disorders, suggesting the need for more effective assessment and support strategies in clinical practices.
The history of inquiries into the failings of medical care have highlighted the critical role of communication and information sharing, meaning that speaking up and employee silence have been extensively researched. However, the accumulated evidence concerning speaking-up interventions in healthcare indicates that they achieve disappointing outcomes because of a professional and organizational culture which is not supportive. Therefore, there is a gap with regard to our understanding of employee voice and silence in healthcare, and the relationship between withholding information and healthcare outcomes (e.
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