Attitudes of Health Care Providers Regarding Patient Safety in Saudi Arabia 2024

Abstract

Background: In the healthcare industry, patient safety is becoming a more significant concern, and hospital administration is facing difficulties as a result of the increase in patient safety occurrences. The attitudes of health care providers about patient safety must be better understood in order to address the situation. The goal of patient safety is to reduce potential risks to patients while they are receiving medical treatment. Medical error rates and hospital safety climates are significantly influenced by the attitudes of physicians and nurses on patient safety.
The aim of the study: To assess attitudes of health care providers (HCPs) regarding patient safety in Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among all of the HCPs who worked with adult patients in general hospital during data collection from January to March 2024.
Results: Positive safety attitudes were found in the results, and these were particularly correlated with the respondents' job satisfaction levels. The assessment of a respondent's safety climate, job satisfaction, teamwork climate, and management perspective was correlated with their advanced age. A number of safety attitude categories were linked to profession, working unit, length of work experience, information acquired regarding patient safety during education, additional education, and working shifts.
Conclusion: In general, respondents' attitudes about safety were found to be favorable. HCPs had positive attitudes regarding patient safety issues, which allows for open conversations about adverse occurrences and patient safety. However, in order to better comprehend the current situation, we also need to look into the knowledge and abilities professionals possess in connection to patient safety in the future.