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. 2023 Jul-Sep;38(3):211-219.
doi: 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000685. Epub 2022 Dec 13.

The Relationship Between Workplace Incivility and Patient Safety in Pediatric Nurses

Noof H Aljuaid  1 , Manal F Alharbi
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The Relationship Between Workplace Incivility and Patient Safety in Pediatric Nurses

Noof H Aljuaid et al. J Nurs Care Qual. 2023 Jul-Sep.

Abstract

Background: Workplace incivility may directly influence nurses' involvement in patient safety; however, research on this topic in the pediatric setting has yet to be established.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to address the prevalence of workplace incivility in pediatric settings in Saudi Arabia (SA) and examine its impact on patient safety culture.

Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used. Surveys, including the Nursing Incivility Scale and Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture, were sent to nurses across 6 pediatric units in Taif, SA.

Results: A total of 300 nurses completed the surveys. A significant negative modest correlation was found between incivility and patient safety domains ( P < .05). A higher stress score was associated with older age (>35 years), Saudi nationality, and subdegree education.

Conclusion: This study found that pediatric nurses experience high rates of incivility, mostly originating from patients and their families.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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