| Title: | Perceptions of patient safety culture among triage nurses in the emergency department : a cross-sectional study |
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| Authors: | ID Fekonja, Zvonka (Author)
ID Kmetec, Sergej (Author)
ID Mlinar Reljić, Nataša (Author)
ID Černe Kolarič, Jožica (Author)
ID Pajnkihar, Majda (Author)
ID Strnad, Matej (Author) |
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| Files: |  Fekonja_2023_Perceptions_of_Patient_Safety_Culture.pdf (593,94 KB)
MD5: 609A973D09B9C434318B9AD8BF2B44EF
 https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11243155
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Scientific work |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: | FZV - Faculty of Health Sciences
MF - Faculty of Medicine
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| Abstract: | The patient safety culture is key to ensuring patient safety in healthcare organizations. The triage environment is inherently demanding for patient safety and is characterized by high stress, rapid decision-making, and quick action. In several countries, including Slovenia, there is a lack of studies on the patient safety culture among triage nurses. This study aimed to assess the perceptions of the patient safety culture among triage nurses. A cross-sectional survey design was used. The Emergency Medical Services-Safety Attitudes Questionnaire, distributed to triage nurses, was used to collect data. A total of 201 triage nurses participated in this study. The results revealed that the overall average perception of the patient safety culture was 57.27% (SD = 57.27), indicating that the perception of the patient safety culture among triage nurses in the emergency department was non-positive and requires improvement. “Job Satisfaction” received the highest score (63.18%; SD = 17.19), while “Working Conditions” received the lowest (49.91%; SD = 17.37). The perception of positive and negative safety culture responses was statistically significant for age (χ2 (3) = 17.750, p ≤ 0.001), education (χ2 (2) = 6.957, p = 0.031) and length of working experience (χ2 (3) = 8.875, p = 0.031). The findings emphasize the significance of improving the safety culture in relation to several areas of patient care during the triage process. This research serves as a crucial foundation for enhancing patient safety in triage, providing quality care, and reducing adverse events. |
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| Keywords: | triage, patient safety, perception, safety management, emergency medical services |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Submitted for review: | 02.11.2023 |
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| Article acceptance date: | 08.12.2023 |
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| Publication date: | 12.12.2023 |
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| Publisher: | MDPI |
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| Year of publishing: | 2023 |
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| Number of pages: | Str. 1-13 |
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| Numbering: | Letn. 11, št 24, št. članka 3155 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-92413  |
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| UDC: | 614.2:616-083.98 |
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| ISSN on article: | 2227-9032 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 177262595 |
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| DOI: | 10.3390/healthcare11243155 |
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| Publication date in DKUM: | 07.04.2025 |
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| Views: | 209 |
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| Downloads: | 15 |
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| Categories: | Misc.
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