Diseño de un instrumento para el estudio de prácticas de seguridad en pacientes

Helen Michelle León Avilés; Elena del Carmen Orellana Tolozano; Yoly Verdezoto Zamora

doi:10.31637/epsir-2024-1783

Authors

Helen Michelle León Avilés Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9119-0837
Elena del Carmen Orellana Tolozano Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9797-7628
Yoly Verdezoto Zamora Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5805-7763

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2024-1783

Keywords:

safety practices, patients, evaluation, research instrument, organizational support, error management, safety climate, working conditions

Abstract

Introduction: This research aimed to develop an instrument adapted to the Ecuadorian context to measure patient safety practices in healthcare institutions. The lack of specific and validated tools for this environment motivated the creation of a questionnaire that could accurately reflect the particularities of the Ecuadorian healthcare system. Methodology: The questionnaire was developed based on a detailed analysis of international studies on patient safety, which emphasize the importance of factors such as teamwork, effective communication, and organizational support in improving medical care. Results: The questionnaire covered six key dimensions: teamwork, effective communication, organizational support, error management, safety climate, and working conditions. These dimensions were assessed through a sample of 350 nursing students using a 5-point Likert scale. Discussion: The results showed that the questionnaire has high internal consistency, with a Cronbach's Alpha coefficient of 0.92, supporting its reliability in measuring safety practices. The instrument created will not only allow for the evaluation of patient safety in Ecuador but also contribute to the implementation of improvements tailored to the local healthcare system's needs.

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Author Biographies

Helen Michelle León Avilés , Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador

Degree in Nursing from the Universidad de los Andes. Master's Degree in Clinical Patient Safety Management and Quality of Health Care from the International University of La Rioja. She has experience in medical institutions and has participated in several courses and events related to health care, highlighting her training in surgical instrumentation and first aid.

Elena del Carmen Orellana Tolozano , Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador

She has a degree in Respiratory Therapy and is a Senior Nursing Technician. She has experience in medical institutions and has participated in several courses and events related to health care, highlighting her training in surgical instrumentation and first aid. She has worked in hospitals such as Hospital General Monte Sinai and has served as head of brigades in the Red Cross of Guayas. Currently, she continues to focus on her professional development in the health area.

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Yoly Verdezoto Zamora, Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador

She has a degree in Respiratory Therapy from the University of Guayaquil (2018) and a degree in Nursing from Tecnológico Bolivariano (2015). She has experience as a nurse at the Hospital General Monte Sinai and at the Red Cross of Guayas, where she was head of brigades (2015-2016). In addition, she worked as a therapeutic companion for psychiatric patients. She has completed courses in first aid and surgical instrumentation. Her career has focused on medical care and health team management, contributing to the improvement of patients' wellbeing.

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