International Journal of Research Studies in Psychology
CollabWritive Special Issue
2023 Volume 9 Issue 2
Available Online: 31 December 2023
Author/s:
Dela Cruz, Nelpha
Graduate School, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, Philippines
Abstract:
Patient safety is a critical concern in healthcare systems worldwide. Despite extensive research, much is still unknown about the factors that contribute to patient safety. Nurses play a pivotal role in promoting and ensuring patient safety, and their perspectives are essential for understanding the risks that compromise patient safety. This study adopted a mixed-methods approach to investigate the risks of compromising patient safety from the perspective of nurses. The quantitative component of the study surveyed nurses about their perceptions of the risks to patient safety. The qualitative component of the study conducted interviews with nurses to gain a deeper understanding of their experiences and perspectives on patient safety. The findings of the study suggest that the following factors are associated with an increased risk of patient safety such as high workload and stress, lack of resources and support, communication problems, inadequate training, fatigue, and lack of teamwork among nurses. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the risks that compromise patient safety from the perspective of nurses. These insights can be used to develop proactive measures to mitigate risks and improve patient safety within healthcare settings. The findings of the study also suggested that nurses had several recommendations for improving patient safety, including reducing workload and stress, increasing resources and support, improving communication, and providing more training among nurses.
Keywords: patient safety, nurses, compromise, risk factors, mixed-methods research
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsp.2023.2015
Cite this article:
Dela Cruz, N. (2023). Risk compromising patient safety: Nurse perspective. International Journal of Research Studies in Psychology, 9(2), 87-96. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsp.2023.2015