IHSCM is pleased to share an invitation to take part in a powerful new research study focused on addressing systemic inequalities in women’s healthcare — an area that remains critically under-researched despite women making up 51% of the UK population.
Led by researchers at Staffordshire University, the WISE Study (Women’s Inequality and Safety Enhancement) explores women’s experiences of patient safety events in hospital settings. The aim is to develop data-driven, experience-based recommendations to improve gender equity in healthcare safety.
What is a patient safety event? An unexpected or unintended incident that could have, or did, lead to harm during care. This study focuses on general healthcare (excluding maternity/gynaecology).
Who can take part? Women aged 18+ who have experienced a patient safety event in hospital and are willing to share their story in a one-hour online interview with a compassionate researcher.
Why it matters By sharing lived experiences, participants will help co-design training tools for healthcare professionals — making care safer, more responsive, and more equitable for all women.
Study Objectives
- Quantify gender differences in patient safety events
- Explore why some women speak up and others don’t
- Co-design recommendations to address gender discrepancies
- Develop learning resources to support change in practice
Funded by: Dinwoodie Charitable Company and the Burdett Trust for Nursing
How to get involved If you or someone you know might be interested, please click here to view the expression of interest form or email the team at [email protected].
We also welcome IHSCM members to share this opportunity with their networks.
Let’s help amplify women’s voices and drive meaningful change in healthcare safety.
