@article{223, author = {Albert D. Anderson and Theresa A. Floegel and Linda Hofler and Melvin Swanson}, title = {Exploring the Relationship Between Contact Frequency, Leader-Member Relationships, and Patient Safety Culture.}, abstract = {

OBJECTIVE: This study uses Leader-Member Exchange theory to explore the associations between contact frequency (CF) of nurse leaders and their team members, leader-member relationship, and patient safety culture.

BACKGROUND: Leader-member relationships are an important part of patient safety culture development. The behaviors of leaders to achieve these relationships are unknown. This study explores CF as a leader behavior to improve patient safety culture.

METHODS: Cross-sectional survey of bedside nurses (N = 746) from an 8-hospital system.

RESULTS: A significant association was found between relationship strength and patient safety culture; CF's effect on relationship and patient safety culture was demonstrated.

CONCLUSION: Contact frequency may support relationships between leaders and members and improve patient safety culture on nursing units. Future studies should explore factors that could be enhancing and limiting CF.

}, year = {2019}, journal = {J Nurs Adm}, volume = {49}, pages = {441-446}, month = {09/2019}, issn = {1539-0721}, doi = {10.1097/NNA.0000000000000782}, language = {eng}, }