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A method for prioritizing interventions following root cause analysis (RCA): lessons from philosophy.

Boyd M. J Eval Clin Pract. 2014 Nov 13; [Epub ahead of print].

Although recommended as a patient safety improvement strategy, the value of root cause analysis has beendebated. This commentary suggests a three-step approach for optimizing root cause analysis results to detect factors that contribute to adverse events. The author applies philosophical principles to identify andprioritize interventions to enhance benefit from root cause analysis.

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