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. 2019 Oct 13;7(21):3667–3672. doi: 10.3889/oamjms.2019.737

Table 4.

Average percent positive dimensions scores of the enrolled nurses for Feedback & communication about error and Communication openness dimensions at Pediatric and Adult Intensive Care Units, Cairo University Hospital, Egypt, 2018 (N = 60)

Patient Safety Culture Dimensions Average percentage-positive response Average percentage-positive response Pediatric ICU Average percentage-positive response Adult ICU P value
Feedback & Communication About Error 40% 42% 37% 0.492
We are given feedback about the changes put into place based on event reports. 43% 47% 40% 0.795
We are informed about the errors that happen in this unit. 40% 40% 40% 1
In this unit, we discuss ways to prevent errors from happening again. 35% 40% 30% 0.589
Communication Openness 44% 47% 40% 0.312
Staff will freely speak up if they see something that may negatively affect patient care. 52% 50% 53% 1
Staff feel free to question the decisions or actions of those with more authority. 40% 40% 40% 1
Staff are afraid to ask questions when something does not seem right 38% 50% 27% 0.11