Exploring safety culture within inpatient mental health units: the results from participant observation across three mental health services.

Luke Molloy; Val Wilson; Michael F. O'Connor; Tammy Tran Merrick; Monica Guha; Michelle Eason; Michael Roche

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Exploring safety culture within inpatient mental health units: the results from participant observation across three mental health services.

April 3, 2024

Molloy L, Wilson V, O'Connor MF, et al. Int J Ment Health Nurs. 2024;Epub Feb28.

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Patient safety and safety culture in psychiatric settings is an emerging focus for patient safety researchers. This observational study found that patients experienced boredom throughout the day, as nursing staff were frequently occupied with administrative tasks, leaving little time for patient engagement. Implementing a culture of engagement across the organization may improve patient recovery and overall safety culture.

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