Table 1 Panellists’ ratings of motive for PE in patient safety (overall and per stakeholder group)

To improve experiences and care outcomes for oneself

6.55 (1.09)

6.69 (0.79)

6.50 (1.41)

6.33 (1.32)

87.9

To improve care experience and results for future patients

6.48 (1.03)

6.56 (1.03)

6.25 (1.17)

6.56 (1.01)

87.9

To improve patient-provider relationships

6.44 (1.05)

6.53 (0.92)

6.50 (0.93)

6.22 (1.39)

81.2

To optimize patient safety, costs, and care processes

6.31 (0.82)

6.60 (0.63)

6.25 (0.71)

5.89 (1.05)

84.4

To contribute actively to improved delivery of healthcare

6.22 (1.31)

6.40 (1.45)

5.88 (1.13)

6.22 (1.30)

78.1

To express gratitude and appreciation

5.81 (1.51)

6.73 (0.46)

4.63 (1.92)

5.33 (1.41)

68.7

To cope successfully with treatment-related emotions

5.76 (1.32)

5.94 (1.24)

5.50 (1.70)

5.67 (1.23)

57.6