Exploring joy in work and patient safety culture among healthcare professionals
Joy in Work, Resilience Capacity, and Patient Safety Culture Among Healthcare Professionals In-hospital
This study looks at how feeling happy at work affects patient safety among healthcare workers in a heart surgery department to see what makes their job better and helps patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Oslo University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Oslo, Oslo and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06710730 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project investigates the relationship between joy in work, resilience capacity, and patient safety culture among healthcare professionals at the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Oslo University Hospital. Using questionnaires and focus group interviews, the study aims to identify factors that contribute to a positive work environment and enhance patient safety. The research spans three years, focusing on the experiences of 400 healthcare professionals before, during, and after the physical co-location of the department. The findings will help inform strategies for improving working conditions and patient care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthcare professionals working at the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Oslo University Hospital.
Not a fit: Patients who do not work in the healthcare field or are not employed at the study location may not receive any benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved working conditions for healthcare professionals and enhanced patient safety outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific combination of joy in work, resilience capacity, and patient safety culture may be novel, similar studies have shown that improving workplace conditions can positively impact patient safety and healthcare outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Health care professionals working at Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Not able to understand the Norwegian questionnaires
Where this trial is running
Oslo, Oslo and 1 other locations
- Oslo University Hospital — Oslo, Oslo, Norway (Recruiting)
- Department of Cardiothoracic surgery, Division on Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Diseases, Oslo University hospital — Oslo, Norway (Not_yet_recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Irene Lie. Senior researcher and Professor, PhD
- Email: Irene.lie@ous-hf.no
- Phone: 0047 - 99026729
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.