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Theme 1

Effective use of information

The aim of this theme was to increase the effective use of data in improving the safety and quality of care.

Theme2

Design and technology

The aim of this theme was to develop and test new designs and technologies that have the potential to enhance patient safety and quality of care.

theme3

Patients, carers and families

The aim of this theme was to involve patients, their carers, and families in patient safety and in research on patient safety.

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Theme 4

Teams, skills and safety

The aim of this theme was to improve the performance and skills of both individual healthcare professionals and their teams – in other words, the ‘human element’ of healthcare provision.

Theme 5

Safe systems

The aim of this theme was to address some of the main safety challenges facing healthcare systems.

theme6

Economics, evaluation and policy

The aim of this theme was to integrate economics and policy perspectives into other PSTRC themes and develops research methods for accurate and routine measurement of patient safety in the NHS.

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NRLS

National reporting and learning research and development

In collaboration with the NRLS, we designed and developed an innovative technological platform called CareReport.

Hamlyn

Robotics, sensors and machine learning

We worked with the Hamlyn Centre, which focuses on technological innovation and translational impact on clinical practice.

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Behavioral interventions

Behavioral interventions

Our team focused on behavioural interventions that can significantly reduce patient safety incidents.

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Patient safety challenge

The Patient Safety Challenge allowed 9 projects to receive funding support and expert advice from PSTRC researchers.