Predicting Factors Affecting the Reporting of Medical Errors by Nurses Using the Theory of Planned Behavior: A Study in Iran.
Background: Medical error reporting serves as a crucial indicator of healthcare professionals' commitment, accountability, and reliability, which ensures patient rights, and also functions as a mirror of organizational culture, reflecting staff attitudes and practices regarding patient safety. This...
| Publicado en: | Health Services Insights Vol. 19; pp. 1 - 13 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
6/16/2026
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