중환자실 간호사의 환자안전역량과 환자안전문화 인식이 안전관리활동에 미치는 영향

Influences of the Patient Safety Competence and Patient Safety Culture on Patient Safety Nursing Activities of Intensive Care Unit Nurses

Purpose : This study was conducted to analyze the correlation between patient safety competencies, perception of patient safety culture, and safe nursing activities among intensive care unit (ICU) nurses, as well as to analyze the influencing factors related to these aspects. Method : We used a cross-sectional design with a convenience sample of 141 working in the intensive care unit (ICU). Data collection took place from January 17, 2023, when it received IRB approval, to January 31, 2023. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, t-test(or Mann-Whitney test), ANOVA(or Kruskal-Wallis test), Pearson correlation coefficients, and multiple regression. Results : The results of this study revealed that patient safety competency had the most significant impact on nurses' safety nursing activities (β＝.58, p＜.001). However, patient safety culture (β＝.12, p ＝.116) did not exhibit statistical significance. The overall explanatory power of the model was 43.4%. Conclusion : Based on the findings of this research, it has become evident that the competency of nurses in patient safety exerts a crucial role in reinforcing safety-related nursing practices within intensive care units. To bolster this competency, it is imperative to implement educational programs or initiatives that accentuate knowledge, attitudes, and skills related to patient safety.