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http://dx.doi.org/10.14408/KJEMS.2017.21.1.075

Knowledge, attitude and confidence on patient safety management among emergency medical technician students  

Ham, Young-Lim (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Daewon University College)
Park, Mi-Jeong (Department of Nursing, Hoseo University)
Lee, Hae-Young (Department of Nursing, Hoseo University)
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The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services / v.21, no.1, 2017 , pp. 75-85 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This study evaluated the effects of knowledge and attitude on confidence about patient safety management among emergency medical technician (EMT) students. Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was completed by 174 EMT students in two cities from May to June 2016. Data were analyzed using PASW WIN 20.0 for descriptive statistics, t-test, one way analysis of variance, and hierarchical multiple regression. Results: The students' confidence about patient safety management was 3.33 (on a 5-point scale). Confidence varied according to average academic grade (p=.015), experience in patient safety education, and experience in writing medical error reports. After adjusting for sex, average academic grade, and experience in patient safety education, knowledge and attitudes about patient safety increased a student's confidence in patient safety management by 19%. Conclusion: Patient safety education should be included in programs on health promotion and be provided as basic information in intervention programs for EMTs.
Keywords
Patient safety; Knowledge; Attitude; Confidence;
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