Patient safety: a phenomenological investigation of a research group

Aim:  to  reveal the  typical ideal  of  members  of  a  research  group in nursing regarding patient safety. Method: this is a descriptive study, using a qualitative approach  that  follows,  as  a  theoretical  reference,  the  comprehensive  approach  of  the Social Phenomenology. Data collection took place in March 2015, using the focal group technique. Nine members of a research group from a Public University in North Eastern Brazil participated. Data were analyzed from Schutz's comprehensive approach. Result: the  characterization  of  the  members  of  the  research  group  is  discussed  from  the reasons-to  consolidate  patient  safety;  the  reasons-why  patient  safety  is  not  yet consolidated  and  actions  in  the  world  and  in  everyday  life  in search  of  security. Conclusion: the members of the research group point out typical actions to consolidate patient safety resulting from multi-professional teamwork and effective patient participation.