Showing 3 results for Patient Safety
Seyed Ali Majidi, Shiva Alizadeh, Sobhaneh Kouchakzadeh Talami, Hamideh Safarmohammadi, Ehsan Kazemnezhad Leily, Monika Motagi, Mehdi Barzegar,
Volume 16, Issue 2 (11-2019)
Abstract
Background: Patient safety is one of the main components of the health care services quality that implies avoidance of any harm or damage to the patient during the delivery of health care. The purpose of this study was to determine the patient safety culture from the view point of nurses in the hospitals of Guilan province in 2016.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was done on 400 nurses from the nurse community in Guilan province, Iran in 2016. The sampling was performed as the two-stage cluster sampling method. Data were collected using a modified questionnaire based on the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture (HSOPSC). Data were presented with descriptive statistics analysis using in SPSS-14. The significant level was considered less than 0.05.
Results: Most of the nurses were female (89%), with a mean age of 34.28±6.86 years. The most response to the items was related to “Please give your work area/unit in this hospital an overall grade on patient safety” that was the acceptable option (47.5%). The mean score of the patient safety was 3.28 ±0.86.
Conclusions: The results showed two dimensions including staffing and teamwork within units. Feedback and communication about errors were the most important dimensions of the patient safety culture. Accordingly, it should be noted that paying more attention to the patient safety culture can lead to improve hospital condition levels.
Akbar Eslami, Nasrin Hanifi, Masomhe Namadian,
Volume 19, Issue 2 (9-2022)
Abstract
Background: The second victim phenomenon affects the physical and mental health of staff. Patient safety culture and the level of organizational support also affect the second victim experience and its consequences on the staff. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between patient safety culture and second victim experience in critical care unit and emergency department nurses.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed on 307 nurses working in the intensive care unit and emergency departments of hospitals affiliated with Zanjan University of Medical Sciences (Zanjan, Iran) in 2019. Data were collected using the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture (HSOPSC), the Second Victim Experience and Support Tool (SVEST), and a demographic questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Pearson correlation coefficient. All analyses were carried out at a significance level of 0.05.
Results: There was a significant positive relationship between the patient safety culture and the second victim's supportive sources (P=0.001). However, the patient safety culture had no significant relationship with the second victim's distress rate (P=0.663) and its outcomes (P=0.164).
Conclusion: The results of this study show that improvement of patient safety culture is associated with an increased feeling of support among the nurses, which could ultimately reduce the rate of turnover and absenteeism. Therefore, nursing managers should provide more support to nurses, particularly after the occurrence of patient safety events, for reducing distress and preventing further errors.
Dominika Kohanová, Andrea Solgajová , Daniela Bartoníčková,
Volume 21, Issue 2 (6-2024)
Abstract
Background: The phenomenon of rationed nursing care represents a global problem that jeopardizes the provision of quality and safe care. To date, there are a limited number of studies that focus on the occurrence of this phenomenon in the private care setting.
Objectives: To explore the frequency and patterns of rationed nursing care and the factors that contribute to its frequency in selected private hospitals in Slovakia.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between November 2022 and January 2023. Data collection was carried out using the Basel Extent Rationing of Nursing Care – Revised. The study sample consisted of 174 nurses working in three selected Slovak private hospitals. In data analysis, we used descriptive statistics for the evaluation of the instrument and the sample characteristics. Additionally, differences in the frequency of rationed nursing care based on selected variables were analyzed using nonparametric tests (Mann-Whitney U test; Kruskal-Wallis test). For numerical variables the Spearman correlation coefficient (r) was used. The results were tested at a significance level of p <0.05.
Results: The frequency of rationed nursing care was 49.3%. The most frequently withheld nursing care activity was increased supervision of confused patients and the need for their restraint (69.8%; 2.26 ± 1.09). Differences in the evaluation of rationed nursing care were identified based on the type of unit and the position of the job. The occurrence of rationed nursing care was influenced by nurse experience in the current position, evaluation of quality care, overall patient safety degree, number of patients/shifts, number of admitted ad discharged patients/shifts, job satisfaction, satisfaction with the current position, and satisfaction with teamwork in our study (p <0.05).
Conclusion: This study serves as a catalyst for nurse managers to take proactive steps in addressing rationed nursing care, fostering a culture of safety, and promoting excellence in patient-centered care delivery within private hospital settings in Slovakia. By embracing innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement, we can overcome the challenges posed by rationed care and uphold the principles of quality, safety, and compassion in nursing practice.
