Evaluation of the safety status of intrahospital transfer of critically ill patients from the perspective of emergency and ICU nurses: a cross-sectional study in Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Critically ill patients often require intrahospital transfer (IHT) for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. However, this process carries potential risks and can harm the patient's safety. This study aimed to assess the safety of IHT for critically ill patients by gathering feedback from emergency and intensive care unit (ICU) nurses.

Design

A cross-sectional study.

Setting

A study was conducted in Ardabil City, Iran's educational and medical hospitals. The study involved 288 emergency and ICU nurses. The data were collected through a paper-based form, which included demographic and work-related characteristics and an IHT safety scale.

Results

The mean score of IHT was 75.2±15.53. The results of multiple regression analysis showed that work experien

SUBMITTER: Hashemian M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10603409 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature