Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Department of Nursing, Amol Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
2 Department of Nursing, Amol Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Mazandaran University of Medical Science, Sari, Iran.
3 Amol Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
Abstract
Background: Clinical education is an integral component of nursing education, where students must acquire clinical skills without compromising patient safety. Nurse educators play a crucial role in providing appropriate education while prioritizing safety. Therefore, understanding their experiences of threats to patient safety in clinical education is essential. This study aims to explore nursing instructors’ experiences regarding threats to patient safety in clinical education.
Methods: This qualitative research was conducted with an inductive approach, including 14 clinical nursing instructors during 2022 in the nursing school of northern Iran. The conventional content analysis approach proposed by Graneheim and Lundman was used for data analysis. The trustworthiness of the data was ensured using the criteria of Confirmability, credibility, dependability, and transferability proposed by Lincoln and Guba.
Results: The content analysis led to two main categories: “Facilitators of Patient Safety Protection in Clinical Education” and “Concern about patient safety threat: Perceived stress in Clinical Education”, along with eight subcategories.
Conclusion: The protection of patient safety in clinical education can be facilitated by various factors, including the establishment of an interactive environment, fostering a safe atmosphere, and considering the competencies of educators and students. However, concerns arising from perceived threats to patient safety in clinical education can lead to stress for instructors and students, potentially affecting the trust of patients, their families, and nurses. Enhanced awareness among hospital managers and nursing school administrators regarding these factors and their proactive management can create a conducive environment for clinical education that upholds patient safety.
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