This study analyzes the discourse of Korean internet users regarding patient clothing and identifies the changes to structure and content of clothing resulting from infectious disease outbreaks. The analysis draws on texts from Korean blogs, internet cafes, and news articles from 2011 to 2021 related to patient clothing. Using Ucinet 5 and NodeXL 1.0.1 programs, network density, centrality, and cluster analyses were conducted using the Wakita–Tsurumi algorithm. Additionally, Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) topic modeling was applied using Python 3.7 to further explore thematic patterns within the discourse. Throughout the period of study, it was found that users consistently discussed the specific purpose and functionality of patient clothing. Following the outbreak of COVID-19, the distribution and influence of keywords related to the functional aspects of patient clothing, such as “hygiene and safety,” significantly increased. An increased focus was placed on elements such as functionality, activity, autonomy, hygiene, and safety during the pandemic as public health concerns grew. It can be seen that patients increasingly share their experiences online and hospitalization rates surge during health crises; this study provides valuable insights into how the design of patient clothing can be improved through various informatics techniques. It underscores the evolving perception of patient clothing as essential medical equipment during health emergencies. In addition, it offers practical guidance for enhancing designs that better reflect shifting societal concerns, particularly regarding health, safety, and patient comfort.
Purpose: This study aimed to develop a program using the Room of Errors (ROE) technique to enhance the patient nursing student’s safety competencies and determine the effectiveness of simulation-based education. Methods: We conducted a methodological study using the ADDIE model for program development (Molenda, 2003). During the ROE activities, students identified errors that threatened patient safety. The program's effectiveness was evaluated in the implementation phase by measuring students' confidence in patient safety using a one-group pretest-posttest design. Results: Participants' satisfaction with the ROE program was 4.90 ± 0.36 on a 5-point Likert scale. The pre- and post-ROE program patient safety confidence scores (H-PEPSS) were statistically significant, increasing from 3.62 ± 0.54 to 4.19 ± 0.60. Participants' subjective evaluations were generally positive, indicating increased insight, confidence, and vigilance in error prevention. Conclusion: Based on this study’s significant findings, it would be beneficial to encourage students and healthcare providers to utilize ROE programs to enhance patient safety competencies.
Purpose: To review systematically the qualitative research related to the patient-safety competence of nurses based on nurses’ nursing experiences, synthesizing the results understanding. Method: The well-known Thomas and Harden meta-synthesis method was applied. Five databases were searched for relevant literature: CINAHL , RISS , DBpia, KISS, NDSL. Results: Six qualitative studies were selected for review. Three themes were synthesized: patient-safety incidents and patient-safety competency of nurses in emergency situations; processes to advance patient-safety competency in nursing; advancing patient-safety competency in nursing. Eight subthemes were identified. Conclusion: This study improved the understanding of nurses’ experiences in terms of patient-safetycompetenc. Based on systematic review and meta-synthesis of basic patient-care data, study results suggest a direction for the development of patient-safety competencies in nursing and provide evidence for further research.
본 연구에서는 자기공명영상검사실 방사선사의 환자안전 문화 인식을 분석하고자 하였다. 수도권 자기공명영상검사 실에서 근무하는 방사선사 109명을 대상으로 일반적인 특성, 실태조사, 환자안전 문화 인식에 대해 설문 조사하였 다. 의료종사자들을 대상으로 개발된 한국형 환자안전문화 측정 도구에서 최상위 리더십을 경영진으로, 부서장이라 는 단어를 파트장으로 수정하였고 전문가 5인에게 내용 타당도를 검증받았다. 결과적으로 자기공명영상검사실에서 근무하는 방사선사의 환자안전 문화 인식 점수는 평균 3.97로 높았지만, 안전사고경험 비율이 65.1%로 높게 나타났 다. 따라서 정기적으로 이루어지고 있는 자기공명영상검사 안전교육의 효율성 제고를 위한 연구가 필요하며 본 연구 가 기초자료를 제공할 것이라 사료된다.
본 연구는 요양보호사의 환자안전 지식과 환자안전관리 활동의 관계에서 자기효능감의 매개 효 과를 확인하기 위해 수행된 서술적 조사연구이다. 자료수집은 노인요양시설과 재가센터 소속 요양보호사를 대상으로 2022년 7월 1일부터 7월 29일까지 실시되었으며, 197명의 자료가 최종 분석에 사용되었다. 수집 된 자료는 SPSS 28.0 프로그램을 이용하여 t-test, ANOVA, Scheffé test, Person’s correlation coefficients, Hierarchical multiple regression으로 분석하였다. 연구결과, 요양보호사의 환자안전 지식과 자 기효능감(r=.653, p<.001), 환자안전 지식과 환자안전관리 활동(r=.467, p<.001)은 각각 유의한 양의 상관관 계를 보였다. 또한 요양보호사의 환자안전 지식과 환자안전관리 활동의 관계에서 자기효능감의 완전 매개 효과가 확인되었고, 설명력은 46.8%였다. 따라서 요양보호사의 환자안전관리 활동을 강화하기 위해서는 자기효능감 향상을 위한 체계적인 프로그램 개발과 함께 교육의 기회가 제공되어야 할 것이다.
We aimed to develop and analyze the effectiveness of a “Room of Errors” simulation program for educating nursing students in patient safety management. Methods: This study used a quasi-experimental method (two group, before and after evaluation) and enrolled 35 nursing students as the participants. Data were collected using a self-reported questionnaire and analyzed through descriptive statistics and the independent t-test and Mann-Whitney U test using SPSS/WIN Statistics version 25.0. Results: After completing the “Room of Errors” simulation program, the participants’ score of intention and confidence in performance for patient safety management in the experimental group were significantly higher than those in the control group. Conclusion: A “Room of Errors” simulation education program for nursing students effectively increased the intention and confidence in performance of nursing students in patient safety management.
본 연구는 노인 요양병원 간호사의 환자안전관리 활동 영향요인을 파악하여 노인 요양병원의 환자안전사고를 예방하기 위한 기초자료로 활용하기 위해 실시한 서술적 조사연구이다. 대상자는 노인 요 양병원 간호사 220명이며, 자료수집은 2023년 2.1~2.28일까지 실시 하였으며, 수집된 자료는 SPSS 29.0 프로그램 이용하여 t-test, ANOVA, Scheffe’s test, Person’s correlation coefficients, Multiple linear regression으로 분석하였다. 환자 안전동기는 환자안전도(r=.41, p<.001), 환자안전도는 환자안전관리 활동 (r=.18, p<.01)과 양의 상관관계를 보였으며, 환자안전관리 활동에 가장 유의한 영향요인은 환자안전도(β =.21, p<.001)와 환자안전지침서(β=.16, p<.001)로 나타났고, 설명력은 7.5%였다(Adj R2=.075, p<.001). 따라서 환자안전관리 활동 역량을 증진시키기 위해 안전사고 발생 이전에 사고를 미연에 방지하도록 위험 예지 훈련과 함께 안전사고 후 효과적인 대처를 위한 실습교육을 강화하는 환자안전 교육 프로그램 개발과 적용을 제안한다.
Purpose: Room of Errors is a little-known method in Korea, effective for patient safety education. This study aimed to examine nursing students’ recognition of pre-staged medical errors while working as individuals or in a team.
Methods: Thirty-four errors for a pre-op care scenario and thirty errors for a post-op care scenario were pre-set in two simulated patient rooms. Fifty-six nursing students randomly participated as individuals or as a team in one of two “Room of Errors” to find as many errors as possible within a certain time. The evaluation of error detection and debriefing occurred immediately following the simulation.
Results: “Wrong patient name on wrist band” (77-100%) and “bedside rails down” (91-100%) were the most frequently identified errors by both individuals and teams. Few students found “injection of a drug to which the patient is allergic” (0-9%) and “administration of a contraindicated drug to the patient” (0-7.7%). The performance of students working in a team was much better than those working alone.
Conclusion: This study found that “Room of Errors” provided very experiential and practical learning to nursing students in identifying simulated patient threats. The method is also useful for interprofessional patient safety education to develop teamwork and communication.
This study aimed to investigate the levels of perception of, knowledge of, and attitude toward patient safety and identify factors that affected patients’ attitude towards patient safety. In this descriptive study, participants included 196 patients hospitalized at a tertiary hospital in South Korea. Data were collected using self-reported questionnaires. Perception of and attitude towards patient safety were measure with a tool developed by Ahn Jin-ok, and the questionnaire for knowledge of patient safety was developed by researchers based on a literature review and validated by an expert group. Data were analyzed with Pearson’s correlation coefficients and multiple regression. The average perception of patient safety was 35.48(±6.80) out of 50; the average knowledge of patient safety was 84.33(±8.66) out of 100; and the average attitude towards patient safety was 36.88(±3.74) out of 50. The perception and knowledge of patient safety, level of hospital safety, and age were identified as influential factors explaining 13% of the variation in attitude towards patient safety. The results showed that the direct and indirect educational experience of patients may increase their perception and knowledge of patient safety that can influence their attitude towards patient safety. Therefore, patient education would be an important intervention to improve patients’ attitude towards patient safety. We recommend further studies with educational interventions for improving patient safety activities.
Purpose: This study aims to investigate the effect of a simulation-based patient safety performance improvement education program on caregivers’ knowledge, attitude, and performance toward safety. Methods: This study adopted a quasi-experimental design that applied before-and-after designs for the test and control groups. It was configured focusing on “infectious disease,” “fires,” “falls,” and “drug abuse.” Results: There was a significant difference in knowledge and patient safety performance between the experimental group and the control group. However, there was no significant difference in attitudes toward safety. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that the simulation-based patient safety performance improvement education program is effective in improving patient safety performance. Therefore, it is necessary to continuously apply and evaluate the simulation-based patient safety performance training program to enable caregivers to develop professional prevention and management capabilities within elderly care facilities
본 연구는 신규간호사를 대상으로 환자안전동기, 환자안전관리태도, 환자안전관리행위 정도와 상관관계를 확인하고 환자안전관리행위에 영향을 주는 요인을 알아보고자 실시하였다. 신규간호사 127명 을 대상으로 2020년 9월 11일부터 9월 30일까지 설문조사 하였으며, 수집된 자료는 SPSS 22.0 프로그램을 이용하여 t-test, ANOVA, Scheffe’s test, Person’s correlation coefficients, 다중회귀분석을 하였다. 환자 안전동기는 환자안전관리태도, 환자안전관리행위와 양의 상관관계를 보였으며, 환자안전관리태도는 환자안 전관리행위와 양의 상관관계를 보였다. 환자안전관리행위에 가장 유의한 영향을 준 요인은 환자안전동기, 환자안전관리태도, 환자안전관리 교육경험 이었다. 따라서 신규간호사의 환자안전관리행위 능력을 증진시 키기 위해 환자안전동기, 환자안전관리태도를 포함한 환자안전교육 프로그램의 개발과 적용을 제안한다.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe nurses' experiences on patient safety incidents in special departments. Methods: Data were collected from June 1 to July 31, 2019 through in-depth interviews with 8 nurses who worked in tertiary hospitals. Data were analyzed using Braun & Clarke's thematic analysis method. Results: Four themes and fourteen sub-themes emerged. Four themes are as follows: ‘Incidents occurred by missing confirmation in the operating room’, ‘Unexpected incidents in ICU’, ‘Incidents related to difficult intravenous cannulation in pediatric patients’, ‘Nurses are near to patient safety’. Conclusion: The findings provided valuable information on the hospital nurses' experiences on patient safety incidents in special departments, which may have serious consequences and have not been easily addressed. Programs to sustain patient safety and nursing systems to guard against these incidents should be developed.
This study analyzed the appropriate placement method by floor for evacuating all occupants during the nighttime through evacuation simulation. The analysis results are as follows. First, when non-self evacuating patients were placed on the first floor, 266 patients and 6 workers were found to be evacuated after 460 seconds. This result shows that it is meaningful to place non-self evacuating patients on the lower floor with a time that is faster than 540 seconds, which is an evaluation criterion set using life Safety standards for human. This result is a time faster than the evaluation criteria of 540 seconds, which is set using the life safety standards, and it can be confirmed that it is meaningful to place non-self evacuating patients on the lower floor. Next, as a result of placing non-self evacuating patients from the first floor to the fourth floor, it was found that evacuation of all occupants required 460 seconds for the first floor, 834 seconds for the second floor, 1,508 seconds for the third floor, and 1,915 seconds for the fourth floor. These results indicate that the placement of non-self evacuating patients on the rest of the floors, except for the first floor, can lead to dangerous results in excess of 540 seconds, which is a flashover time. As a result, it is necessary to place non-self evacuating patients on a lower floor for safe evacuation. The study has limitations except for comparative analysis of changes in evacuation time due to changes in the number of workers at eldery care hospitals and situations in which fire-fighting facilities such as sprinkler facilities operated. It is necessary to study the evacuation time linked to the operation of the fire-fighting facilities and the evacuation time according to the change in the number of workers in the future.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe nurses' experiences of patient safety incidents. Methods: Data were collected from June 1 to August 31, 2019 through in-depth interviews with 10 nurses who worked in tertiary hospitals. Data were analyzed using Braun & Clarke’s thematic analysis method. Results: Four themes and eighteen sub-themes emerged as follows. ‘Falls resulted in fatal consequences, the importance of precaution education’, ‘Errors occurred due to incompliance to verification protocol’, ‘Responsibility for catching other people's errors’, ‘Hospital environment from the viewpoint of patient safety’. Conclusion: The findings provided valuable information on the nurses’ experiences of patient safety incidents, which may have serious consequences and are not easily addressed. Programs to prevent patient safety incidents and systems to guard against these incidents should be established. Organizational safety culture also needs to be improved.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of debriefing program applying patient safety analysis and comparison of knowledge and attitude toward patient safety. Method: A nested design of pretest-posttest control group was used with root cause analysis for debriefing. The participants were 58 undergraduate nursing students recruited from one university in Chungcheong province. They were assigned to either an experimental group (n=28 or a control group (n=30). A structured root cause analysis method for debriefing program offered to the experimental group whereas the control group did not receive any program. The data were analyzed using the PASW 23.0 program with χ2test, t-test, and ANOVA. Results: The participants who had participated in the root cause analysis in the debriefing showed significant difference (p < .001). Conclusion: The result of this study found that the root cause analysis method in the debriefing improved patient safety. Therefore, this program can be widely used in nursing curriculum because it leads to efficient debriefing and improves patient safety through root cause analysis.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the nursing unit manager's experience with patient safety accidents. Methods: Data were collected from April, 2017 to December, 2017 through in-depth interviews with seven unit managers who worked in General wards, OPD or in the ICU of a general hospital. Qualitative content analysis method was used to analyze the data. Results: The following four categories were elicited; dimensions are different from each other, complex feelings about the person after the accident, ambivalence for the accident triggers, leadership learned from accident management. Conclusion: The findings provided valuable informations on the nursing unit managers' experience with patient safety accidents, which held many nursing implications. Based on the findings, it is possible to develop accident management guidelines and the support system for accident management personnels.
Purpose: This study was tried to identify the effects of simulation program by applying hazard perception training on self-efficacy of patient safety, error recovery and problemsolving process in nursing students.
Methods: A nonequivalent control group designed was used. The study was composed of hazard perception training and simulation program. Sixteen teams of a total of 61 nursing students participated in the simulation program using a high fidelity simulator. The collected data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, χ2-test and t-test using PASW 18.0 program.
Result: There were statistically signigicant in self-efficacy of patient safety(t=2.55, p=.013), error recovery(t=2.82, p=.007), and problem-solving process(t=3.29, p=.002) in the experimental group.
Conclusion: These results indicate that the simulation program by applying hazard perception training is effective in improving self-efficacy of patient safety, error recovery and problem-solving process for nursing students. Further study is recommended to confirm the long-term effects of the simulation program by applying hazard perception training.
Chest lateral decubitus is a chest examination to determine the persence of pleural fluid in thorax. In this study, we prepare recumbent holding position time standard of chest lateral decubitus. The records of 15 patients with chest lateral decubitus between May and Jun. Recumbent holding time is 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, 210, 240 seconds. The result is fluid level change between 0.88mm to 9.63. Fluid heigh change between 9.9 percent to 42.5 percent. We can confirm fluid level change with chest decubitus image. The proper time for fluid level change is 180 seconds.