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02/05/26

A nurse-led study to investigate factors influencing patients’ perception of diagnostic quality in the emergency department.

Wood, Elyssa B; Baidoo, Sabina; Babiera, Eloise; Magalhaes, Juliana; Ferguson, Charlene; Gollenberg, Audra; Gleason, Kelly T. J Emerg Nurs.

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Patients and Families as Partners Communication Equity, Access, and Timeliness
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Summary

Patient views on safety reveal important aspects of diagnostic performance. This single-center cross-sectional study found generally positive perceptions but identified key disparities by gender, age, and emergency department stay length, suggesting improved communication is needed for nurses to address patient understanding and safety.

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Wood EB, Baidoo S, Babiera E, et al. A nurse-led study to investigate factors influencing patients’ perception of diagnostic quality in the emergency department. J Emerg Nurs. 2026;52(4):941-948.