Nurses' perceptions of patient safety in psychiatric wards
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
Background:Considering the safety of patients is the first priority to ensure the high quality of health care. A varietyoffactorshave been reported to directly affect patient safety; institutions, healthcare professionals, and patients are significant factors.Aim: The aim of this study is to explore psychiatric nurses’ perceptions of patient safety at one hospital in Saudi Arabia. Method: Research data was collected using focus group interviews with nurses working inmale and female psychiatric wards. Data was analysed using thematic analysis. Results: thematic analysis identified three main themes that reflect psychiatric nurses’ perceptions of patient safety culture: staffing issues, patient issues, and hospital issues. A number of sub-themes were identified under each theme. Based on the results, a number of recommendations were madetoenhance the culture of patient safety.
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Amira Alshowkan, Aleya Gamal
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