Patient safety perception of nurses as related to patient safety management performance in Tertiary Hospitals

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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. © 2018 Korean Academy of Nursing Administration.

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