Table 4 Changes in mean (SD) scores at the group level (NH1–9) for the 10 patient safety culture dimensions between the baseline and follow-up surveys
Patient safety culture dimensions (items) | Baseline | Follow-up | t | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | |||
1. Teamwork (4) | 4.04 (0.64) | 4.05 (0.59) | 0.200 | 0.84 |
2. Staffing (4) | 3.23 (0.65) | 3.14 (0.70) | 1.780 | 0.08 |
3. Compliance with procedures (3) | 3.61 (0.70) | 3.70 (0.70) | 1.633 | 0.10 |
4. Training and skills (3) | 3.47 (0.71) | 3.47 (0.71) | 0.860 | 0.93 |
5. Non-punitive response to mistakes (4) | 3.77 (0.77) | 3.77 (0.78) | 0.925 | 0.98 |
6. Handoffs (3) | 3.91 (0.64) | 3.90 (0.62) | 0.302 | 0.76 |
7. Feedback and communication about incidents (4) | 4.12 (0.61) | 4.10 (0.56) | 0.276 | 0.78 |
8. Communication openness (3) | 3.76 (0.73) | 3.73 (0.73) | 0.505 | 0.61 |
9. Supervisor expectations and actions promoting patient safety (3) | 4.21 (0.70) | 4.21 (0.73) | 0.025 | 0.98 |
10. Management and organizational learning (10) | 3.60 (0.62) | 3.64 (0.65) | 0.840 | 0.40 |