1- Department of Intensive Care Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , motamed139@gmail.com
2- Department of Intensive Care Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Birjand University of Medical Science, Birjand, Iran
3- Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Life Style Institute, School of Nursing Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran,Iran
Abstract: (1577 Views)
Introduction: Safe care is one of the main concerns in the care of patients with COVID-19; therefore, providing safe care can play an important role in promoting patient health. The aim of this study was to compare the quality of safe nursing care in corona and non-corona wards.
Methods and Materials: The present study is a cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study in which nurses safe care delivering in corona and non corona wards of Baqiyatallah Hospital has been compared in 1399. Sampling was done by census and the statistical population included all nurses working in corona and non-corona wards. The questionnaires were completed by the head nurses using two questionnaires of demographic information of nurses and Rashvand et al.
Results: The nurse’s performance in patient care was moderate in corona and non-corona wards. There was no significant difference in different dimensions of quality of care (nursing skills, mental safety, physical needs and teamwork) in covid and non-covid wards (P <0.05).
Discussion and Conclusion: Despite the contagious disease and fear of infection, nurses work in all conditions. On the other hand, due to the average quality of safe care in coronary and non-coronary wards, it is very important to pay attention to these wards to improve care. In addition, the attention of officials and planners to increase staff and increase nurses’ motivation to continue caring and improving it is important.
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full articles Received: 2021/05/28 | Accepted: 2021/11/7 | Published: 2021/09/21