Suvarna Sharma¹, Sumit Sharma²*, Chand Teotia³, Ananya Das⁴ and Sameeksha Singh⁴

¹Postgraduate Second Year, Internal Medicine, GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, India ²Professor and Head, Department of ENT, India ³Postgraduate 1st Year, Dr. KNS Memorial Institute of Medical Sciences, Gadia Barabanki, India ⁴Postgraduate Third Year, Dr. KNS Memorial Institute of Medical Sciences, Gadia Barabanki, India

*Corresponding Author: Sumit Sharma, Professor and Head, Postgraduate Second Year, Internal Medicine, GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, India.

Received: December 12, 2024; Published: December 28, 2024

Abstract

Patient involvement in safety measures has emerged as a critical component of modern healthcare systems, aiming to reduce adverse events and improve clinical outcomes. This paper explores doctors' perspectives on the role of patient engagement in enhancing patient safety. Drawing on qualitative and quantitative data from surveys and interviews conducted among healthcare professionals across diverse specializations, the study investigates the perceived benefits, challenges, and implementation strategies associated with patient involvement.

The findings reveal that while most doctors acknowledge the importance of patient participation in safety initiatives, barriers such as lack of awareness among patients, communication gaps, and time constraints often hinder effective collaboration. Doctors also express concerns about the potential for patient involvement to create additional workload or misinterpretations of clinical guidance. Despite these challenges, the study identifies promising strategies, such as shared decision-making, patient education programs, and technological tools like mobile apps, to foster meaningful engagement.

The paper concludes by emphasizing the need for structured training for healthcare professionals to enhance their ability to involve patients in safety measures, as well as policy interventions to standardize practices. By bridging the gap between patients and healthcare providers, a culture of mutual trust and proactive participation can be cultivated, ultimately contributing to safer and more efficient healthcare delivery.

Keywords: Patient Safety; Patient Engagement; Doctors' Perspectives; Shared Decision-Making

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Citation

Citation: Sumit Sharma., et al. “Patient Involvement in Patient Safety Measures - Doctors Perspective". Acta Scientific Otolaryngology 7.1 (2025): 13-17.

Copyright

Copyright: © 2025 Sumit Sharma., et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.