Patient Safety and Health Care Quality in Vulnerable Hospitalised Populations

Patient Safety and Health Care Quality in Vulnerable Hospitalised Populations consolidates existing knowledge and research on patient safety and healthcare quality within vulnerable populations. It provides a comprehensive reference work, offering invaluable insights into this critical area. While information on related topics is scattered across various medical journals, this book bridges the accessibility gap by bringing this knowledge together in one authoritative volume. With a specific focus on hospitalized children and elderly adults, the book tackles a global issue that is particularly relevant in low-resource settings.

In addition, it endeavors to address the unique challenges confronted by these populations, equipping stakeholders with vital information and strategies to better serve them. By exploring patient safety and healthcare quality, users will find this to be an invaluable resource that will shape the future of care provision for vulnerable populations.

• Translates the scientific work into practical information for healthcare providers who work with vulnerable populations
• Provides a scientifically grounded book that is highly applicable to daily practice and the important aspects of patient safety
• Fills a gap in the available literature by addressing a critical and often neglected area of patient safety and quality of health care