A Study on Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) for Preoperative Risk Prevention.
10.11111/jkana.2016.22.5.415
- Author:
Chang Hee KIM
1
;
Mi Hyang LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Konyang University, Korea. haha9453@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Failure mode and effects analysis;
Patient safety;
Preoperative
- MeSH:
Healthcare Failure Mode and Effect Analysis*;
Humans;
Patient Safety;
Prospective Studies;
Research Design;
Risk Factors
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration
2016;22(5):415-423
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this research was to provide patients with safe preoperative preparatory procedures by removing any risk factors from the preparatory procedures by using failure mode and effects analysis, which is a prospective risk-managing tool. METHODS: This was a research design in which before and after conditions of a single group were studied, Failure mode and effects analysis were applied for the preparatory procedures done before operations. RESULTS: The preparation omission rate before the operation decreased from 2.70% to 0.04%, and operation cancellation rate decreased from 0.48% to 0.08%. CONCLUSION: Failure mode and effects analysis which remove any risk factors for patients in advance of the operation is effective in preventing any negligent accidents.
