Influence from organisational factors on patient safety and safety behaviour among nurses and hospital staff

2018 
Purpose Hospital systems are expected to influence patient safety outcomes. The aim of this study was to explore organisational factors influencing patient safety and safety behaviour among nurses and other hospital staff. Design/methodology/approach Based on a theoretical model, six dimensions were selected from The Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture (HSOPSC). Moreover, one standardized dimension measuring safety behaviour, was included. The data were collected from 1703 hospital workers completing a cross-sectional survey. Findings Confirmatory factor analysis and supplementary statistics supported the use of measurement concepts applied in the study. A two-step statistical approach using Structural Equation Modelling resulted in a satisfactory final model illustrating direct and indirect influence of the explanatory factors used. Research limitations/implications The limitation of this study is the use of a cross sectional survey design. Practical implications The study illustrates how organisat...
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