The aim of this study was to assess the extent of knowledge levels regarding patient safety among pediatric nurses. This descriptive study was conducted in a pediatric hospital with 265 nurses who volunteered to participate after ethical approvals. The data were collected online between August 2022 and August 2023 by using Descriptive Information Form and Patient Safety Data Collection Form. The SPSS V23 statistical program was used to evaluate the data. The study revealed that the knowledge levels of pediatric nurses regarding the verification of patient identification information, the prevention of errors during patient delivery, the prevention of falls and medication errors, the prevention of healthcare-associated infections, the prevention of errors in patient transfer, and the prevention of errors caused by the use of medical devices were found to be adequate. Nurses must be informed about; patient safety education training, participating in patient safety activities, reporting patient safety errors, and automatic drug dispensing systems. In order to prevent errors related to patient safety in pediatric patients, it is recommended to provide regular training to nurses, update their knowledge in line with the developing technology, ensure their participation in activities as courses, congresses, and symposiums, and establish error reporting systems.
The aim of this study was to assess the extent of knowledge levels regarding patient safety among pediatric nurses. This descriptive study was conducted in a pediatric hospital with 265 nurses who volunteered to participate after ethical approvals. The data were collected online between August 2022 and August 2023 by using Descriptive Information Form and Patient Safety Data Collection Form. The SPSS V23 statistical program was used to evaluate the data. The study revealed that the knowledge levels of pediatric nurses regarding the verification of patient identification information, the prevention of errors during patient delivery, the prevention of falls and medication errors, the prevention of healthcare-associated infections, the prevention of errors in patient transfer, and the prevention of errors caused by the use of medical devices were found to be adequate. Nurses must be informed about; patient safety education training, participating in patient safety activities, reporting patient safety errors, and automatic drug dispensing systems. In order to prevent errors related to patient safety in pediatric patients, it is recommended to provide regular training to nurses, update their knowledge in line with the developing technology, ensure their participation in activities as courses, congresses, and symposiums, and establish error reporting systems.
| Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
|---|---|
| Konular | Hemşirelik (Diğer) |
| Bölüm | Araştırma Makalesi |
| Yazarlar | |
| Erken Görünüm Tarihi | 6 Ekim 2025 |
| Yayımlanma Tarihi | 16 Ekim 2025 |
| Gönderilme Tarihi | 27 Kasım 2024 |
| Kabul Tarihi | 23 Haziran 2025 |
| Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2025 Cilt: 13 Sayı: 3 |