Overview
WG3 focuses on developing practical interventions to prevent care errors at home and to provide structured support to caregivers following adverse events. Progress is being made across several key areas, including field research, stakeholder engagement, and training, all contributing to the development of a safer and more resilient home care system.
National Workshops and Case Studies
Status: In Progress
European case studies are currently underway in 22 countries using the CoCoPro protocol, which combines open-ended and structured interviews with informal caregivers. The aim is to explore real-life experiences, human errors in care, and home safety systems. Ethical approvals have been obtained in all participating countries. Results will be published in a joint e-book and in academic journals.
Guidelines
Status: Starting mid-2026
Practice guidelines will be developed based on a review of the literature and findings from interviews with informal caregivers.
Deliverables and Research Outputs
Conceptual Framework Paper
Status: To be submitted
A Conceptual Framework for Safe Home Care Provided by Informal Caregivers: A Double Moderation–Mediation Model
CoCoPro Protocol
Status: Completed
The Combined Cover Letters and Interview Protocol (CoCoPro) includes cover letters, two sets of open-ended questions, and a structured section designed to collect rich, comparable data on informal care safety.
Case Studies in 22 Countries
Status: In progress
Interviews with informal caregivers are capturing lived experiences related to safety, errors, and support systems. Results will be published in a joint e-book and scientific publications.
E-Book
Status: In progress
Comparative case study results will be compiled and published in a joint e-book alongside additional research outputs.
Guidelines for Safe Home Care
Status: Starting mid-2026
Guidelines will be developed based on case study data and literature, providing concrete, evidence-based support for informal caregivers.
Meetings
Frankfurt: First in-person meeting held on February 27–28, 2024, at HOLM, with 38 participants.
Lisbon: Second in-person meeting held on April 24, 2024, with 7 participants.
