Evaluating Patient Safety Drivers using Decision Trees

Bakhita Alderei, Ragheb Nammari, Mohammad A. Alalami, Clarence Rodrigues, Abroon Qazi, Mecit Can Emre Simsekler

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Abstract

This study aims to identify the drivers of patient safety challenges in healthcare. Hospital-level aggregate survey data from the UK hospital is used to identify what drives the number of reported incidents affecting patient safety. Leveraging a decision tree algorithm, our results suggest that the role of teamwork and safety culture in incident reporting and investigation are the most critical dimensions influencing the number of reported patient safety challenges. The decision tree algorithm can be useful for hospitals to enhance patient safety through data-driven approaches and direct resources towards service improvements.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publication2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2022
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781665418010
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Event2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2022 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Duration: 21 Feb 202224 Feb 2022

Publication series

Name2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2022

Conference

Conference2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences, ASET 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
CityDubai
Period21/02/2224/02/22

Keywords

  • data analytics
  • decision trees
  • machine learning
  • medical errors
  • patient safety
  • safety culture

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