PERCEIVED CHALLENGES AND BARRIERS TO NURSES IN IMPLEMENTING INTERNATIONAL PATIENT SAFETY GOALS AT TERTIARY CARE HOSPITALS PESHAWAR
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Perceived Challenges, Barriers, Nurses, Implementation of Patient’s Safety Goal, Tertiary Care Hospitals
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Introduction: Patient safety is a paramount concern in healthcare, transcending borders and cultures. The International Patient Safety Goals (IPSGs) set forth by international healthcare organizations serve as a global framework for promoting patient safety. However, the successful implementation of IPSGs relies heavily on the active participation of nurses, who are at the forefront of patient care. Objectives: This study has explored the perceived challenges and barriers faced by nurses in a tertiary care hospital in Peshawar, Pakistan regarding implementation of patient’s safety goal. Methodology: This was a descriptive qualitative study carried out in tertiary care hospitals of Peshawar. Data were collected from a sample of 15 participants via interview guide. The sample size was based on data situation and purposive sampling technique was used. Managerial, administrative Nurses and Head nurses who experienced in JCI accredited hospital for six months now working in public hospital Peshawar were included in the study. The study was approved by ethical review board KMU, consents were granted from all the included participants. Results were extracted following thematic analysis. Results: The results highlight a range of challenges and barriers encountered by nurses in implementing IPSGs. Five themes i.e. Nurse related Factors, Barriers to implementations, Policy and compliance, Constrained Resource and resistance to change were extracted. Conclusion: This study provides valuable insights into the challenges and barriers faced by nurses in a tertiary care hospital in Peshawar when implementing IPSGs. Understanding these obstacles is crucial for healthcare leaders, policymakers, and educators to develop tailored strategies and interventions that can enhance patient safety practices in this specific healthcare context. Addressing these challenges and fostering a patient safety culture is essential for improving the quality of care and patient outcomes in Peshawar and beyond.
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Mr. Masaood Khan
(RN, BSN, MSN) Clinical Nurse Manager Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Peshawar.
Mr. Bakhtyar Ali Shah
(RN, BSN, MSN, PhD Scholar) Assistant Professor Institute of Nursing Sciences, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar.
Mr. Jan Azam
(RN, BSN, Gold Medalist, MSN) Assistant Professor and Principal Vision College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Peshawar.
Mr. Saddam Hussain
(RN, BSN, MSN) Assistant Professor and Principal Reflex College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Peshawar.
Mr. Saif Ullah
(RN, BSN) Lecturer Vision College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Peshawar.
Mr. Sohaib Ali Shah
(RN, BSN, MSN) Registered Nurse Officer Type D Hospital Doaba, Hangu.
Ms. Sadia Ashfaq
(BSN) Chief Nursing Superintendent, Police Line Hospital Peshawar.