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Hospital nurses' work environment characteristics and patient safety outcomes: a literature review.

Lee SE, Scott LD. Hospital Nurses' Work Environment Characteristics and Patient Safety Outcomes: A Literature Review. West J Nurs Res. 2018;40(1):121-145. doi:10.1177/0193945916666071.

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October 12, 2016
Lee SE, Scott LD. West J Nurs Res. 2018;40(1):121-145.
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The health care environment is known to influence teamwork and the culture of safety. This integrative review explored the literature to clarify the relationship between nurses' work environment and patient safety. The authors found weak definitional concurrence and measure inconsistency in the evidence base and advocate for improved research design to support future investigation in this area.

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Lee SE, Scott LD. Hospital Nurses' Work Environment Characteristics and Patient Safety Outcomes: A Literature Review. West J Nurs Res. 2018;40(1):121-145. doi:10.1177/0193945916666071.

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