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Iranian nurses' attitudes towards the disclosure of patient safety incidents: a qualitative study.

Parichehr Sabbaghzadeh IraniMahlagha DehghanRoghayeh Mehdipour Rabori
Published in: BMJ open (2024)
Our study identified factors influencing the disclosure of patient safety incidents among nurses, including concerns about reputation, fear of consequences and perceptions of the disclosure process. Positive attitudes towards incident disclosure were associated with supportive organisational environments and transparent communication. Barriers to disclosure included patient and companion reactions, misinterpretation and anxiety. Healthcare organisations should foster a non-punitive reporting culture to enhance patient safety and accountability.
Keyphrases
  • patient safety
  • healthcare
  • quality improvement
  • mental health
  • cardiovascular disease
  • type diabetes
  • depressive symptoms
  • sleep quality
  • adverse drug
  • electronic health record