Investigation of mental and physical health of nurses associated with errors in clinical practice.
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The physical and psychological well-being of healthcare providers can also improve patient safety. A survey of 364 nurses found that somatic symptoms (e.g., headache, exhaustion, fatigue) had a positive correlation with nursing errors, but other symptoms of burnout – such as anxiety or depression – did not. Resilience was associated with all aspects of general health and can be a helpful coping mechanism to prevent harm.