Medical Students’ Insights Towards Patient Safety

Alshahrani, Saeed; Alswaidan, Ahmad; Alkharaan, Ala; Alfawzan, Abdulrahman; Alshahrani, Aysha A; Masuadi, Emad; Alshahrani, Ali

doi:10.18295/squmj.2021.21.02.014

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“…However, two other studies that were conducted among medical students in Saudi Arabia and Pakistan revealed that "Team functioning" had the highest mean scores (Kamran, Bari, Khan, & Al-Eraky, 2018;Alshahrani et al, 2021). This can be explained by the difference of the population among the studies as medical students might not be aware of the magnitude of longer work hours on performance when compared to practicing health professionals.…”

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Healthcare practitioners’ attitudes toward patient safety in hospital settings in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Atwa,

Alfadani,

Damanhori

et al. 2023

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PurposePatient safety focuses on minimizing risks that might occur to patients during provision of healthcare. The purpose of this study was to explore healthcare practitioners’ attitudes towards patient safety inside different hospital settings in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Design/methodology/approachA descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of healthcare practitioners in main hospitals in Jeddah. Two main hospitals (one governmental and one private) were selected from each region of Jeddah (east, west, north and south), with a total number of eight out of thirty hospitals. Data were collected through the Attitudes to Patient Safety Questionnaire III that was distributed online. The questionnaire used a 5-point scale. Descriptive statistics were used. Comparisons were made by independent t-test and ANOVA. The statistical significance level was set at p < 0.05.FindingsThe study included 341 healthcare practitioners of different sexes and specialties in eight major governmental and private hospitals in Jeddah. “Working hours as error cause” subscale had the highest mean score (4.03 ± 0.89), while “Professional incompetence as error cause” had the lowest mean score (3.49 ± 0.97). The total questionnaire had a moderate average score (3.74 ± 0.63). Weak correlations between the average score of the questionnaire and sex, occupation and workplace were found (−0.119, −0.018 and −0.088, respectively).Practical implicationsHospitals need to develop targeted interventions, including continuing professional development programs, to enhance patient safety culture and practices. Moreover, patient safety training is required at the undergraduate education level, which necessitates health professions education institutions to give more attention to patient safety education in their curricula.Originality/valueThe study contributed to the existing literature on patient safety culture in hospital settings in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The insights generated by the study can inform targeted interventions to enhance patient safety culture in hospitals and improve patient outcomes.

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Healthcare practitioners’ attitudes toward patient safety in hospital settings in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Damanhori

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“…Research indicates a positive correlation between the level of education on patient safety and the knowledge and attitudes towards it, with medical schools worldwide adopting various pedagogical approaches, such as lectures, workshops, and heuristic exercises, to disseminate essential information on the subject. A positive outlook on patient safety has been observed among medical undergraduate students, highlighting an optimistic trend in education on this vital topic (6)(7)(8). For instance, a cross-sectional survey at Dow Medical College, a leading medical institution in Pakistan, revealed that while a majority of undergraduate medical students supported the notion that medical errors should be reported, a significant number also believed that reporting errors does not necessarily prevent future occurrences.…”

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Exploring the Depth of Patient Safety and Care: An Investigation into the Knowledge and Attitudes of Healthcare Students Across Undergraduate, Graduate, and Postgraduate Levels

Aijaz,

Ahmed,

Kabir

et al. 2024

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Background: Patient safety is a cornerstone of healthcare education, aiming to minimize harm to patients through the reduction of errors. The global emphasis on enhancing patient safety has led to the development of various tools and curricula designed to foster a culture of safety among healthcare professionals, including dental students. With the World Health Organization's endorsement of the Patient Safety Curriculum Guide, there's a recognized need to integrate patient safety principles comprehensively into healthcare training programs. Objective: This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes towards patient safety among dental undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students across private and public sector institutes in Karachi, utilizing the Attitude to Patient Safety Questionnaire version III (APSQ-III) as a measure. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted, enrolling 180 participants through convenience sampling from both private and public dental schools in Karachi. The APSQ-III, a validated tool comprising 33 items across nine domains of patient safety, was employed to gather data on students' perceptions. Statistical analysis involved mean score calculations and reliability assessment using Cronbach's alpha. Results: The majority of participants were female (78.9%), with a significant number of undergraduates (169) compared to postgraduates (11). Public sector institutions accounted for a larger share of participants (98) than private (82). Overall, students demonstrated positive attitudes towards patient safety, with mean scores across all domains exceeding 5 on a 7-point Likert scale. Notably, Safety Training and Error Reporting Confidence were highlighted, with postgraduates showing particularly high scores in these areas. The reliability of the APSQ-III in this context was confirmed with a Cronbach's alpha greater than 0.8. Conclusion: The study underscores the utility of the APSQ-III in dentistry for evaluating patient safety perceptions, revealing generally positive attitudes and a sound base of knowledge among dental students in Karachi. These findings advocate for the continued emphasis on patient safety education within dental curricula to cultivate a proactive safety culture.

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