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Integrating Research Techniques to Improve Quality and Safety in the Preanalytical Phase.

Laboratory Medicine 2018 March 22
Background: Reducing errors in the preanalytical phase is difficult, which suggests the issue may be multidimensional. As such, qualitative research may be truly innovative in this context.

Method: We carried out a descriptive study using a qualitative method incorporating 4 focus groups. Data analysis followed the principles of Grounded Theory.

Results: We queried in each of the 4 focus groups collectively to identify weaknesses in the system. Those weaknesses that were most cited were logistics, coupled with uneven compliance with regulations.

Conclusion: All 4 focus groups mapped out directives for future work, so that regulatory aspects, process management, communication and resources could be identified as key areas where error reduction is critical.

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