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Compassion Competence and Patient Safety Competency in psychiatric nurses
Giti Setoodeh1, Maryam Shafieejahromi2, Ladan Zarshenas3
1Department of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
BMC Nursing
|January 6, 2025
Summary
Psychiatric nurses with higher compassion competence, particularly in sensitivity and insight, demonstrate better patient safety competency. Educational programs should integrate these crucial nursing skills to improve patient care outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Healthcare Competencies
Background:
- Compassion Competence is vital for therapeutic communication and patient recovery in psychiatric settings.
- Patient Safety Competency is crucial for preventing adverse events and minimizing errors in nursing practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between Compassion Competence and Patient Safety Competency in psychiatric nurses.
- To identify specific dimensions of compassion that may influence patient safety.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 184 nurses in psychiatric wards.
- Data were collected using questionnaires for Compassion Competence, Patient Safety Competency, and demographics.
- Statistical analyses included descriptive and analytical methods using SPSS 22.
Main Results:
- A significant positive correlation was found between Compassion Competence and Patient Safety Competency (r=0.458, p<0.001).
- Sensitivity and insight dimensions of compassion competence significantly predicted patient safety competency.
- Completion of a communication skills course was associated with both compassion and patient safety competencies.
Conclusions:
- A significant correlation exists between compassion competence and patient safety competency in psychiatric nurses.
- Educational initiatives should incorporate both compassion and patient safety components to enhance nursing skills.
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