Consumer Perspectives on PICU Safety and Quality

Nursing in Critical Care 2026 Open access

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Authors: Karina R. Charles, Debbie A. Long, Anna Lake, Lisa Hall, Naomi E. Spotswood, Amber‐Louise Poulter, Sarfaraz Navaz Rahiman, Kristen S. Gibbons, Claire M. Rickard, Jessica A. Schults, Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society Paediatric Study Group
DOI: 10.1111/nicc.70359
Cited by: 1
References: 12

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.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Patient Safety and Medication Errors Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare Healthcare Technology and Patient Monitoring

Publication details

Journal / source
Nursing in Critical Care
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
31
Issue
2
Pages
e70359–e70359
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN