Exploring the Roles and Perceptions of Nursing Professionals in Promoting Patient Safety Culture in Various Healthcare Settings of Hafr Al-Batin, Saudi Arabia: A Qualitative Study
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.63278/jicrcr.vi.548Keywords:
patient safety culture, nursing, qualitative research, Saudi ArabiaAbstract
Objective: This qualitative study aimed to explore the roles and perceptions of nursing professionals in promoting a patient safety culture within various healthcare settings in Hafr Al-Batin, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 24 nursing professionals from three healthcare facilities. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using thematic analysis.
Results: Four main themes emerged: 1) Nursing roles in patient safety, 2) Barriers to promoting a safety culture, 3) Facilitators of a safety culture, and 4) Recommendations for improvement. Participants perceived their central role was ensuring patient safety through monitoring, reporting errors, and educating patients and families. Barriers included workload, lack of resources, and a punitive culture. Teamwork, communication, and supportive leadership facilitated safety. Recommendations included increasing staffing, providing training, and fostering a just culture.
Conclusions: Nursing professionals play a crucial role in promoting patient safety, but face significant barriers. Implementing participants' recommendations may help enhance safety culture in these settings. Further research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of such strategies.
