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Assessing the Role of Patient Engagement in Ensuring Safety in Intensive Care Units for Cardiovascular Surgery: A Qualitative Analysis

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  • Yasemin Güner

  • Melek Üçüncüoğlu

  • Mehmet Ali Yürük

  • January 20, 2026

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    Patient engagement is crucial for improving healthcare quality and safety by fostering active partnerships between patients and healthcare professionals.

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    Involvement of patients in their care enhances communication, reduces medical errors, and leads to better health outcomes in intensive care settings.

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    Nurses play a key role in facilitating patient involvement through effective communication, emotional support, and shared decision-making.

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    Research indicates that patient involvement in postoperative care can shorten ICU stays and enhance recovery and satisfaction.

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    This study aims to explore patient and nurse perspectives on involvement in postoperative care to improve participatory nursing practices.

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Assessing the Role of Patient Engagement in Ensuring Safety in Intensive Care Units for Cardiovascular Surgery: A Qualitative Analysis

  • by Yasemin Güner, Melek Üçüncüoğlu, Mehmet Ali Yürük

  • January 20, 2026

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