Investigating the Relationship Between Nursing Technicians' Role Clarity, Teamwork, and Patient Safety Culture: A Cross-Sectional Study in Hafr Albatin

Abstract

Patient safety culture is a critical aspect of healthcare quality, and nursing technicians play a vital role in promoting a positive safety culture. This cross-sectional study investigates the relationship between nursing technicians' role clarity, teamwork, and patient safety culture in Hafr Albatin, Saudi Arabia. A total of 150 nursing technicians from various healthcare facilities participated in the study. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire consisting of the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture (HSOPSC), Role Clarity Scale, and Teamwork Perceptions Questionnaire (TPQ). Descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation, and multiple linear regression were used for data analysis. The findings reveal a significant positive relationship between role clarity, teamwork, and patient safety culture. Role clarity and teamwork were identified as significant predictors of patient safety culture, explaining 32% of the variance. The study highlights the importance of fostering role clarity and teamwork among nursing technicians to enhance patient safety culture in healthcare settings. Recommendations for healthcare organizations and policymakers are discussed.