Cross-Sectional Study on Adverse Events Linked to Ambulatory Care FRESH-PEF9027-en Philippe MICHEL Cross-Sectional Study on Adverse Events Linked to Ambulatory Care EVISA FRESH-PEF9027-en 9027 FRESH-PEF9027 Philippe MICHEL Jean-Luc QUENON ARS NOUVELLE AQUITAINE Epidemiology France Portal (PEF) MINISTERE DU TRAVAIL, DE LA SANTE, DES SOLIDARITES ET DES FAMILLES null Philippe;MICHEL Jean-Luc;QUENON iatrogenesis treatment-related adverse event medical accidents and incidents outpatient care patient safety nosocomial health safety risk Emergency medicine To estimate the frequency, severity and preventability of adverse events linked to ambulatory care, as well as investigate the context and contributing factors on the occurrence of these events and to estimate the hospital treatment costs. null France Individuals Patients population Male Female Young Adult (19 to 24 years) Adult (25 to 44 years) Middle Aged (45 to 64 years) Male and female; - Patients hospitalised in medical and surgical departments in short-stay healthcare institutions. Participant-reported health data Data quality control was carried out in three stages: - The CCECQA (Coordination Committee for Clinical Evaluation and Quality in Aquitaine) carried out checks in institutions to verify proper data collection conduct adherence to the method as well as the completeness and quality of collected data. - Researchers and research associates coded questionnaires and checked for completeness and consistency. - All questionnaires were reviewed by CCECQA methodologists. Problematic records (unclear; inconsistent; complex clinical situation; episodes causes or impact of an unusual event etc.) were reviewed by a case review committee and if required by field experts. Health event/morbidity Health event/mortality One-time cross-sectional study Probability: Stratified Through organizations (health services or institutions schools businesses etc.) < 500 individuals Interview with the participant (including clinical) Observational Study Observational Study 47 Completed study Restricted access Contact the principal investigator Access on specific project only