Obstacles of Reporting Nursing Practice Errors in Port Said Governmental Hospitals

Abstract

Background: Nursing errors constitute the largest cause of mortality worldwide. Error reporting is critical for lowering the number of errors and enhancing patient safety. By understanding the circumstances of the error, changes to prevent similar errors from occurring can be introduced. Aim: The aim of this study was to identify the obstacles of reporting nursing practice errors in Port Said Governmental Hospitals. Setting: The research was carried out at all four government hospitals in Port Said that are linked with the Ministry of Health. Design: The current study employed a descriptive research approach. Sample: A total of 265 nurses from all hospitals were included in the study.