Exploring the Relationship Between Contact Frequency, Leader-Member Relationships, and Patient Safety Culture

被引:7
作者
Anderson, Albert D., Jr. [1 ]
Floegel, Theresa A. [2 ]
Hofler, Linda [3 ]
Swanson, Melvin [4 ]
机构
[1] Vidant Med Ctr, Operat, Greenville, NC 27858 USA
[2] Vidant Med Ctr, Patient Care Serv, Greenville, NC 27858 USA
[3] East Carolina Univ, Greenville, NC 27858 USA
[4] East Carolina Univ, Off Res, Greenville, NC 27858 USA
来源
JOURNAL OF NURSING ADMINISTRATION | 2019年 / 49卷 / 09期
关键词
COMMUNICATION FREQUENCY; EXCHANGE; OUTCOMES; TEAMS; LMX;
D O I
10.1097/NNA.0000000000000782
中图分类号
R47 [护理学];
学科分类号
1011 ;
摘要
OBJECTIVE This study uses Leader-Member Exchange theory to explore the associations between contact frequency (CF) of nurse leaders and their team members, leader-member relationship, and patient safety culture. BACKGROUND Leader-member relationships are an important part of patient safety culture development. The behaviors of leaders to achieve these relationships are unknown. This study explores CF as a leader behavior to improve patient safety culture. METHODS Cross-sectional survey of bedside nurses (N = 746) from an 8-hospital system. RESULTS A significant association was found between relationship strength and patient safety culture; CF's effect on relationship and patient safety culture was demonstrated. CONCLUSION Contact frequency may support relationships between leaders and members and improve patient safety culture on nursing units. Future studies should explore factors that could be enhancing and limiting CF.
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页码:441 / 446
页数:6
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