'Speaking Up' for patient safety and staff well-being: a qualitative study.
Delpino, Rebecca ; Lees-Deutsch, Liz ; Solanki, Bhawna
Delpino, Rebecca
Lees-Deutsch, Liz
Solanki, Bhawna
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2023-05-12
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Background: Freedom To Speak Up Guardians (FTSUGs) and Confidential Contacts (CCs) were appointed nationally following the Mid Staffordshire inquiry to listen to and support staff who were unable to address concerns through normal channels of communication.
Aim: Explore perceptions of an FTSUG and CCs through shared experiences and personal stories.
Objectives: (1) Explore perceptions of an FTSUG and CCs. (2) Consider how individuals can be best supported. (3) Improve staff knowledge on speaking up. (4) Understand factors influencing reflections around patient safety. (5) Share exemplars of good practice through use of personal stories to promote a culture of openness to raise concerns.
Method: A focus group of eight participants, namely the FTSUG and CCs working within one large National Health Service (NHS) trust, was used to gather data. Data were collated and organised using a created table. Thematic analysis enabled each theme to emerge and be identified.
Conclusion: (1) An innovative approach to the introduction, development and implementation of an FTSUG and CC roles and responsibilities in healthcare. (2) To gain insight into the personal experiences of a FTSUG and CCs working within one large NHS trust. (3) To be supportive of culture change with committed leadership responsiveness.
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Delpino R, Lees-Deutsch L, Solanki B. 'Speaking Up' for patient safety and staff well-being: a qualitative study. BMJ Open Qual. 2023 May;12(2):e002047. doi: 10.1136/bmjoq-2022-002047.
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