J Korean Acad Nurs Adm.  2018 Jun;24(3):193-201. 10.11111/jkana.2018.24.3.193.

Patient Safety Perception of Nurses as related to Patient Safety Management Performance in Tertiary Hospitals

• Choi YJ
• Kang YK
• Yang IJ
• Lim JY

• KMID: 2415814
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.11111/jkana.2018.24.3.193

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was done to identify the relationship between perception of the importance and job performance of patient safety management.
METHODS
This descriptive study was performed using self-report questionnaires. Participants were 200 nurses who worked at 4 tertiary university hospitals where data were collected for 4 weeks in June 2016.
RESULTS
The scores for perception and performance were 4.28 and 4.37 points. A positive correlation was found between perception of the importance of patient safety management and job performance (r=.74, p < .001). In regression analysis, the perception of the importance of patient safety management (β=.74, p < .001) was a significant factor in the performance of patient safety management. The regression model was statistically significant (F=134.43, p < .001) and the explanatory power of the model was 58%.
CONCLUSION
The findings from this study indicate a need to develop strategies to improve perception of the importance of patient safety management. Also, this data should be used as a basis to develop education programs to improve awareness of the importance of patient safety management.

Keyword

Patient safety; Perception; Safety management; Nurses; Tertiary care centers

MeSH Terms

Education
Hospitals, University
Humans
Patient Safety*
Safety Management
Tertiary Care Centers*
Work Performance

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