Role of nurses in improving patient safety: Evidence from surgical complications in 21 countries

ConclusionsA higher proportion of nurses is associated with higher patient safety resulting from lower surgical complications and adverse clinical outcomes in OECD countries. Hence, we alert policy makers about the risk of underestimating the impact of nurses on improving patient safety as well as the quality of health care services in OECD countries.
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - Category: Nursing Source Type: research