Self-assessment of safety culture in nursing students at a higher education institution

Abstract

Patient safety is a fundamental and crucial component in the training of future nursing professionals, as it ensures that these students acquire the necessary competencies to minimize risks, prevent errors, and provide high-quality and safe care to patients. Based on the aforementioned, the objective of this study is to analyze the patient safety culture among a group of 40 students from a higher education institution to identify areas for improvement in the training of future healthcare professionals. In the course of the study, the students conducted a self-assessment using the Latin American Patient Safety Questionnaire, obtaining results that indicate nursing students have a high level of knowledge about patient safety policies and procedures, as well as a solid understanding of fundamental principles. Additionally, areas for improvement in their training were identified, which were accompanied by a set of recommendations directed at both instructors and the institution in general.