The Influence of Nursing Work Environment on Patient Safety: A Comprehensive Review

Abstract

The nursing work environment plays a pivotal role in ensuring patient safety and improving healthcare outcomes. This review explores the relationship between nursing environments and patient safety, focusing on critical factors such as adequate staffing, leadership support, interprofessional collaboration, and technology integration. Nursing work environments with adequate resources and a culture of safety have better health outcomes and patient safety. Conversely, inadequate staffing and high workloads contribute to nurse burnout, nurse turnover, and poor quality of care. The integration of technological tools such as electronic health records, wearable monitoring devices, and automated medication systems has further transformed nursing practice, streamlined workflow, and reduced errors.