Assessment Nurses Knowledge, Attitude, and Comment on Hospital Accreditation and its Impact on Patient Care Quality in Imam Khomeini Hospital, Sarab

Lotfi Hadi Biglo, Seyed Yosef; Maleki, Khalil; Bahadori, Ali; Hoseinzade, Ramin

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Instructor, Master of Nursing Education, Nursing education group, Branch of sarab. Islamic Azad University, Sarab, Iran

² Instructor, Master of Nursing Education, Nursing education group, Sarab University of Medical Sciences, Sarab, Iran

³ Assistant Professor, PhD in Medical Microbiology, Laboratory Science Education group, Sarab University of Medical Sciences, Sarab, Iran

⁴ BSc of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Sarab University of Medical Sciences, Sarab, Iran

Abstract

Introduction: One of the hospital’s evaluation methods is the use of national accreditation standards, which its consideration causes enhancement in both patient safety and quality of services. It is essential for managers and personals whom involved in accreditation to have a positive knowledge and attitude. This study was done to assess Nurses Knowledge, Attitude, and Comment on Hospital Accreditation and its Impact on Patient Care Quality in Imam Khomeini Hospital in Sarab.
Materials and Methods: This research is a descriptive crosssectional study which has been done. In order to collectthe information, we used the corrected questionnaire of azami et al. Imam Khomeini hospital nurses 126 mirage with a minimum of one year of work experience to the classified random sampling method in this study. Data analysis were done using SPSS software.
Results: The average knowledge score was 36 points (18.22), attitude was 60 points (32.76), comment was 50 points (25.98) and nursing care was 5 points (2.72). The average score for knowledge, attitude and commentshowed that a modest positive about attitude, knowledge, andpositive comment was seen.
Conclusion: Enhancement of knowledge and creation of a positiveperspective about accreditation may reduce anxiety and stress caused by theaccreditation and the quality of nurses care of the patient is alsocan increase.

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Main Subjects

Nursing

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Journal of Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences

Assessment Nurses Knowledge, Attitude, and Comment on Hospital Accreditation and its Impact on Patient Care Quality in Imam Khomeini Hospital, Sarab

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Volume 28, Issue 3
May and June 2021
Pages 329-337

Assessment Nurses Knowledge, Attitude, and Comment on Hospital Accreditation and its Impact on Patient Care Quality in Imam Khomeini Hospital, Sarab

References

References

Volume 28, Issue 3May and June 2021Pages 329-337

Volume 28, Issue 3
May and June 2021
Pages 329-337