Knowledge and attitude of nursing personnel regarding patient safety and rights in hospitals of Delhi.
Nursing ethics apart, the increased awareness towards the treatment procedures being adopted and the standards of hygiene in the hospital setting necessitates proper knowledge and attitude of the personnel attending the patients. The present study, conducted in government and private hospitals of Delhi covered 200 samples (100 each from government and private), using Structured Knowledge Questionnaire. It was revealed that majority of nursing staff working in private hospitals had greater knowledge about patient safety and rights; they also had better patient-friendly attitude. It is suggested that nurses should practice with relevant guidelines in mind.
College of Nursing, St Stephen's Hospital, Tis Hazari, Delhi.
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D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006786:Hospitals, Urban; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D008297:Male; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D028701:Patient Rights; D061214:Patient Safety; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires