Patient safety climate among nursing staff: contributing factors

To evaluate the safety climate and contributing factors, from the perspective of nursing stafffrom hospitals in Southern Brazil. Cross-sectional studies conducted with 648 professionals, from three hospitals located in the northwestern part of the State of Rio Grande do Sul. The Safety Attitudes Que...

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Published in:Acta paulista de enfermagem 2017-09, Vol.30 (5), p.531-537
Main Authors: Kolankiewicz, Adriane Cristina Bernat, Loro, Marli Maria, Schmidt, Catiele Raquel, dos Santos, Fabiano Pereira, Bandeira, Vanessa Adelina Casali, Magnago, Tânia Solange Bosi de Souza
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitudes
Bone marrow
Corporate culture
Data collection
Data processing
Emergency medical care
Health services
Hospitals
Job satisfaction
Medical personnel
Nurses
Nursing
Occupational health
Patient safety
Pediatrics
Perception
Questionnaires
Safety
Statistical analysis
Statistics
Studies
Teamwork
Technicians
Work environment
Working conditions
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Summary:To evaluate the safety climate and contributing factors, from the perspective of nursing stafffrom hospitals in Southern Brazil. Cross-sectional studies conducted with 648 professionals, from three hospitals located in the northwestern part of the State of Rio Grande do Sul. The Safety Attitudes Questionnaire was used for data collection. Data analysis was based on descriptive (Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Cronbach's alpha, mean, standard deviation) and analytical (Kruskal-Wallis and Manny Witney) statistics. Sixty-eight nursing professionals participated in the study, of whom 66.5% worked in philanthropic hospitals and 43.5% in private hospitals. A positive mean was identified in the areas of job satisfaction, teamwork climate and working conditions, with a statistical difference in working conditions between a philanthropic hospital and a public hospital. A better evaluation among nurses was identified in those who had worked less than five years, and in pediatrics. Regarding the perception of the safety climate when compared to the professional categories, nurses demonstrated higher scores than nursing assistants/technicians, with a statistical difference in the domains of work climate, stress perception, and unit management. Positive scores for teamwork climate and job satisfaction was evidenced by nursing staff.
ISSN:0103-2100
1982-0194
DOI:10.1590/1982-0194201700076