Exploring the hidden synergy between system thinking and patient safety competencies among critical care nurses: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patient safety remains a global priority, with nurses playing a crucial role in minimizing errors and improving patient outcomes. System thinking, which involves understanding how various components of a healthcare system interact, is increasingly recognized as essential for enhancing patient safety competencies.

Aim

This study investigates the impact of systems thinking on patient safety competencies among nurses in critical care units, exploring the relationship between systems thinking and various subdomains of patient safety competencies.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted at all critical care units of Alexandria Main University Hospital, Egypt. Data were collected from a convenience sample of 289 nurses using the system thinking scale and th

SUBMITTER: Atalla ADG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11783926 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature