Experience of healthcare professionals at the Makiso General Reference Hospital on nursing-related accidents

Abstract

Introduction: In our hospitals, nursing-related accidents are frequent. It is not uncommon for minor incidents and near misses to occur before a serious accident occurs. The main aims of this study are to explore the experience of healthcare professionals of nursing-related accidents; to determine what to do about nursing-related accidents; and to analyze the attitudes of healthcare professionals to nursing-related accidents. Methods: We conducted a qualitative, phenomenological study based on free, face-to-face interviews. It involved 3 care providers working at the Makiso General Referral Hospital from March 2 to 31, 2024. Results: In terms of experience, respondents identified risk factors, managing emotions during the accident and the consequences of a nursing-related accident. In terms of what to do in the event of a care-related accident, the subjects identified teamwork to prevent care-related accidents, taking precautions before administering care and ensuring patient safety. Finally, with regard to the attitude of nursing staff to accidents attributable to care, respondents expressed their views on reassuring patients that their health would be restored in the event of an accident attributable to nursing care, identifying problems linked to the accident and ways of preventing accidents attributable to care. Conclusion: To prevent nursing-related accidents, it is necessary to put into practice preventive measures that should be taken to reduce the frequency and severity of accidents attributable to nursing care. Nurses should regularly undergo medical training to prevent nursing-related accidents