Hussien, R., ِAli, H. (2024). Effectiveness of Educational Program for Nurses about Patient Safety Values, Attitudes and Competency. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 12(46), 451-460. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.315626.1894
Reda Hassan Hussien; Heba Mostafa ِAli. "Effectiveness of Educational Program for Nurses about Patient Safety Values, Attitudes and Competency". Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 12, 46, 2024, 451-460. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.315626.1894
Hussien, R., ِAli, H. (2024). 'Effectiveness of Educational Program for Nurses about Patient Safety Values, Attitudes and Competency', Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 12(46), pp. 451-460. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.315626.1894
Hussien, R., ِAli, H. Effectiveness of Educational Program for Nurses about Patient Safety Values, Attitudes and Competency. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2024; 12(46): 451-460. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.315626.1894
Effectiveness of Educational Program for Nurses about Patient Safety Values, Attitudes and Competency
Lecturer of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
Abstract
Background: Patient safety is the core indicator of nursing quality. Nursing competency abilities required for performing one’s role as a nurse with knowledge, attitudes and skills. Aim: The study aimed to determine the effectiveness of educational program for nurses about patient safety values, attitudes and competency. Design: A quasi-experimental design. Setting: Intensive care and emergency units at Main Assiut University Hospital. Study subjects: Nurses working in intensive care and emergency units with experience less than one year (No= 55). Study tools: Data were gathered through four tools namely (1): Personal & job characteristics, (2): Patient Safety Value Questionnaire, (3): Patient Safety Attitudes Questionnaire, and (4): Health Professional Education in Patient Safety Survey Results: There were highly statistically significant differences between pre, post &follow up of the program related to nurses' knowledge about patient safety values, attitudes and competency. Conclusion: There were marked improvements in nurses' knowledge regarding patient safety value, attitude and competence immediately after implementation of the educational program. Recommendation: Implement of patient safety culture in healthcare organization according to policies, guidelines, and protocols.