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Multicenter Study
. 2024 Dec 28;14(1):30947.
doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-81999-3.

Anesthetists' Knowledge, Attitude, and related Factors on Patient Safety in Government Hospitals in Ethiopia a Multicenter Approach

Anteneh Atle  1 , Muluken Yigezu  2 , Wosenyeleh Admasu  3 , Ashenafi Seifu  3
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Multicenter Study

Anesthetists' Knowledge, Attitude, and related Factors on Patient Safety in Government Hospitals in Ethiopia a Multicenter Approach

Anteneh Atle et al. Sci Rep. .

Abstract

In the field of healthcare, ensuring patient safety is a critical priority that has garnered global recognition as a pressing public health concern. Despite notable progress in medical treatments and diagnostic technologies, patients continue to be at risk of adverse events and harm during the perioperative period. Anesthetists hold a pivotal position in this phase of patient care and have the potential to greatly impact safety and outcomes. This research sought to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and influencing factors of anesthetists concerning patient safety in government referral hospitals situated in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Between January and June 2021, a multi-center cross-sectional study was conducted in 13 governmental referral hospitals located in Addis Ababa. Data were collected using a standardized and pre-tested self-administered questionnaire. The collected data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 24.0. The variables and their associated factors were examined for their association with logistic regression, and significance was determined at a P-value of less than 0.05. Of the anesthesia professionals surveyed, 238 (86.86%) completed the questionnaire. The study revealed that over half of the participants had good knowledge (56.7%) and a positive attitude (68.9%). Factors significantly associated with patient safety knowledge included having patient safety information during continuing education [AOR = 4.016; 95% CI: (1.99-8.07)] and having a working experience of more than 15 years [AOR = 3.9; 95% CI: (1.23-12.29)]. Additionally, those who received patient safety training [AOR =2.0; 95% CI: (1.2-3.64)] were more likely to have a positive attitude than those who did not receive such training. The study found that a majority of Ethiopian anesthetists hold a favorable view toward patient safety, with 56.7% demonstrating good patient safety knowledge and 68.9% exhibiting a favorable attitude toward patient safety. Work experience, continuous education, patient safety training, and strong knowledge were identified as crucial factors in ensuring patient safety.Therefore, it is recommended that anesthesia professionals participate in educational programs and receive training in patient safety to address these concerns.

Keywords: Anesthetists; Attitude; Knowledge; Patient safety.

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Conflict of interest statement

Declarations. Competing interests: The authors declare no competing interests. Ethical approval and consent to participate: This study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki Ethical Principles for Medical Research. Ethical clearance was obtained from the institutional review board (IRB) of Addis Ababa University before the start of the study. An official support letter was written to the selected Hospitals and permission for data collection was sought from the responsible authorities. Written and signed Informed consent was obtained from all study participants prior to start data collection. Finally, all collected information was coded and locked in an isolated room before entering the computer and locked by password after entering the computer. The confidentiality of the information was kept throughout the study process and the information was used only for the study purpose.

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Percentage distribution and Level of knowledge based on anesthetist rating in public hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2021.
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Overall anesthetist’s level of knowledge in public hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2021.
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Percentage distribution of level of attitude toward patient safety in governmental hospital of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2021.
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