The relationship between safety climate and safety performance: a review.

Sharifah N.N Syed-Yahya; Mohd Awang Idris; Andrew J Noblet

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The relationship between safety climate and safety performance: a review.

March 1, 2023

Syed-Yahya SNN, Idris MA, Noblet AJ. J Safety Res. 2022;83:105-118.

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A culture of safety is foundational to successful patient safety initiatives. This systematic review explored the relationship between safety climate and safety-related behaviors across various industries, including healthcare.

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