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EVALUATION OF PHARMACY PATIENT SAFETY CULTURE IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA
Godwin Odey Olim*, Okoye Samuel Chukwuemeka, Obiefule Henry Chukwubuikem, Ozurigbo Perpetua Olachi, Enyimba Ndubuisi Augustine and Ugwuamba Gabriel Ikenna
ABSTRACT
Objectives: The main objective of this study was to determine the perspective of the pharmacy staff about patient safety culture and to identify areas of strength and weakness on safety culture. Methods: The study was a cross-sectional survey conducted among pharmacy staff who were directly involved with the provision of pharmaceutical services to patents in a tertiary healthcare facility in South-west, Nigeria. Data was collected using the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Questionnaire. A purposive sampling technique was used to randomly administer the questionnaire to 82 pharmacy personnel who had direct professional interactions with patients. Analysis of data was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25. Results: More than 80% of respondents were professionals (pharmacists /Internees) who were directly involved in providing Keywords: Pharmacy, Patient, Safety, Culture, Hospital, Nigeria. [Download Article] [Download Certifiate] |