7 research outputs found
Effectiveness of an In-Service Education Program to Improve Patient Safety Directed at Surgical Residents: A Randomized Controlled Trial
BACKGROUND: Patient safety is a critical issue in
healthcare services particularly in surgical units and
operation rooms because of the high prevalence and
risk of medical errors in such settings. This study was
conducted to determine whether a 1-day educational
intervention can change the attitude and behavior of surgical residents regarding patient safety.
METHODS: A total of 90 surgical residents were recruited
from 6 university hospitals located in Tehran and Qazvin,
Iran, and were randomized to either the intervention or a
control group. Those in the intervention group participated in a 1-day workshop on patient safety, whereas the
control group received no intervention. Both groups
were followed for 3 months after the intervention was
completed. The Safety Attitude Questionnaire and Oxford
Non-Technical Skills scale were administered at 3 points
in time (baseline, 1 month after the intervention, and
3 month later). The data were analyzed using repeated
measures analysis of variance.
RESULTS: Total score on the Safety Attitude Questionnaire improved from 54.5 (SD = 14.4) at baseline to 58.3
(SD = 13.8) 3 months after the intervention in the intervention group; all dimensions, with the exception of
working condition, showed significant changes. In addition, the Oxford Non-Technical Skills scale as assessed
by attending surgeons improved significantly in all
domains (p < 0.05). More than 60% of participants in
the intervention group scored in the positive range for
items assessing safety and teamwork climate.
CONCLUSIONS: A 1-day interactive educational workshop may be effective in changing the attitude and practice
of surgical residents regarding patient safety. Further
assessment of this intervention in other healthcare settings
involving health professionals from various specialties and
use of an objective measure such as number of reported
medical errors are needed to corroborate these findings. ( J
Surg Ed 000:110. � 2019 Association of Program Directors in Surgery. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights
reserved.)
KEY WORDS: Patient safety, Education, Medical error,
Nontechnical skills, Surgery
COMPETENCIES: Patient Care, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalis
A Persian version of the Affiliate Stigma Scale in caregivers of people with dementia
Background: Dementia is prevalent among older adults and frequently causes dependence on family caregivers. Caregivers may experience a form of stigmatization called affiliate stigma that negatively affects their mental health. The current study sought to establish the psychometric properties of a tool to measure affiliate stigma among Iranian caregivers. Methods: Overall, 541 caregivers of older people with dementia were included in this cross-sectional study. Several measures were used to assess the psychometric properties of the Affiliate Stigma Scale (ASS) including the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Short Form 12 (SF-12), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). Convergent and discriminate validity were examined. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were utilized to assess the factor structure of the ASS and a Rasch model was used to evaluate the measurement functioning of the scale. Results: Factor loadings ranged from 0.69 to 0.83 and test-retest reliability from 0.72 to 0.89. Item difficulty ranged widely from -0.66 to 0.89. No considerable differential item functioning (DIF) was found across gender. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the three cognitive, affective, and behavioral dimensions of the scale (comparative fit index [CFI]=0.931 to 0.995, root mean square error of approximation [RMSEA]=0.046 to 0.068). Internal consistency was acceptable (Cronbach’s alpha: 0.88 to 0.94). Significant and positive relationships were found between affiliate stigma and depression, anxiety, and caregiving burden (beta = 0.35 to 0.46). Conclusion: The ASS is a psychometrically valid measure for assessing affiliate stigma in Iranian caregivers of people with dementia. Application of this tool among other caregivers, languages and cultures deserves further study
Effectiveness of an In-Service Education Program to Improve Patient Safety Directed at Surgical Residents: A Randomized Controlled Trial
BACKGROUND: Patient safety is a critical issue in
healthcare services particularly in surgical units and
operation rooms because of the high prevalence and
risk of medical errors in such settings. This study was
conducted to determine whether a 1-day educational
intervention can change the attitude and behavior of surgical residents regarding patient safety.
METHODS: A total of 90 surgical residents were recruited
from 6 university hospitals located in Tehran and Qazvin,
Iran, and were randomized to either the intervention or a
control group. Those in the intervention group participated in a 1-day workshop on patient safety, whereas the
control group received no intervention. Both groups
were followed for 3 months after the intervention was
completed. The Safety Attitude Questionnaire and Oxford
Non-Technical Skills scale were administered at 3 points
in time (baseline, 1 month after the intervention, and
3 month later). The data were analyzed using repeated
measures analysis of variance.
RESULTS: Total score on the Safety Attitude Questionnaire improved from 54.5 (SD = 14.4) at baseline to 58.3
(SD = 13.8) 3 months after the intervention in the intervention group; all dimensions, with the exception of
working condition, showed significant changes. In addition, the Oxford Non-Technical Skills scale as assessed
by attending surgeons improved significantly in all
domains (p < 0.05). More than 60% of participants in
the intervention group scored in the positive range for
items assessing safety and teamwork climate.
CONCLUSIONS: A 1-day interactive educational workshop may be effective in changing the attitude and practice
of surgical residents regarding patient safety. Further
assessment of this intervention in other healthcare settings
involving health professionals from various specialties and
use of an objective measure such as number of reported
medical errors are needed to corroborate these findings. ( J
Surg Ed 000:110. � 2019 Association of Program Directors in Surgery. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights
reserved.)
KEY WORDS: Patient safety, Education, Medical error,
Nontechnical skills, Surgery
COMPETENCIES: Patient Care, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalis