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Title: | Nurses’ attitudes and barriers to incident reporting in Malta’s acute general hospital |
Authors: | Scicluna Ward, Corinne Mangion, Daniela |
Keywords: | Nurses -- Malta Nurses -- Attitudes Medical errors Medical care -- Malta Hospitals -- Malta |
Issue Date: | 2023 |
Publisher: | MA Healthcare Ltd. |
Citation: | Scicluna Ward, C. S., & Mangion, D. (2023). Nurses' attitudes and barriers to incident reporting in Malta's acute general hospital. British Journal of Nursing, 32(4), 194-200. |
Abstract: | Although the science of patient safety has been developed and implemented widely, there remains a large gap in the understanding of the chain of events that lead to safety incidents, as well as their cost to patients, healthcare staff and the organisations as a whole. The aim of the study was to evaluate nurses’ knowledge and awareness of the local incident reporting system at Malta’s acute general hospital. A quantitative, descriptive cross-sectional design was used and data were collected from nurses through an online survey. A total of 323 questionnaires were received with a response rate of 23%. Various shortages within the local setting were identified, including lack of feedback and awareness of the system. Therefore, it is suggested that incident reporting should be given a higher profile on the organisation’s agenda and incorporate employed members of staff rather than volunteers. |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/115790 |
Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - FacHScNur |
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