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Consumer Perspectives on PICU Safety and Quality

Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study aimed to examine consumer perceptions and priorities for safety and quality in paediatric intensive care units (PICUs) to inform safety measurement and quality improvement efforts. We conducted a cross-sectional, co-designed survey distributed to PICU parents/caregivers across Australia and New Zealand. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected and analysed using descriptive statistics and inductive content analysis. One hundred and seventeen parents/caregivers identified three key safety themes: foundations for safer care delivery, understanding as a foundation for safety, and shared voices, safer choices. The most frequently selected quantitative measurement priorities by respondents were nurse staffing and communication.
DOI: 10.1111/nicc.70359
Authors: Karina R. Charles, Debbie A. Long, Anna Lake, Lisa Hall, Naomi E. Spotswood, Amber‐Louise Poulter, Sarfaraz Rahiman, Kristen S. Gibbons, Claire M. Rickard, Jessica A. Schults, Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society Paediatric Study Group
Institutions: Queensland University of Technology, The University of Queensland, Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Burnet Institute, Royal Hobart Hospital, John Hunter Hospital, John Hunter Children's Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service
Language: English
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,400
OpenAlex ID: W7127050054
FWCI: 9.437
Cites: 12
Cited by: 1
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