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KMID : 0614820150210040405
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration
2015 Volume.21 No. 4 p.405 ~ p.416
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A Comparative Study on Perception of Patient Safety Culture and Safety Care Activities: Comparing University Hospital Nurses and Small Hospital Nurses
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Cha Bo-Kyoung
Choi Jung
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Abstract
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Purpose : The purpose of this study was to compare perception of patient safety culture and safety care activities between university hospital nurses (group A) and small hospital nurses (group B).
Methods : Using a structured questionnaire, data were collected from 246 university hospital nurses and 223 small hospital nurses working in Seoul or Gyeonggi Province. Descriptive statistics, x2-test, ANCOVA, t-test, ANOVA with the SPSS package were used for data analysis.
Results : Total score for perception of patient safety culture and 3 subcategories of perception of patient safety culture were statistically significantly higher for group B compared to group A. Operation room nursing, falls, and bed sore scores in patient safety care activities were statistically significantly higher for group A than for group B.
Conclusion : The study findings suggest that the specific characteristics by size should be considered when developing effective patient safety culture in hospitals.
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KEYWORD
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Patient safety, Safety management, Hospitals, Nurses
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