PERCEPTIONS OF TEAMWORK AMONG NURSES IN PUBLIC HOSPITALS IN SAUDI ARABIA
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Effective teamwork is integral to nursing care quality and patient safety. This mixed methods study examined nurses’ perceptions of teamwork in 5 public hospitals in Saudi Arabia. Surveys assessing teamwork attitudes were completed by 150 nurses, and 25 participated in focus groups exploring teamwork experiences qualitatively. Survey results indicated moderate teamwork perceptions, with higher scores for nurse-physician cooperation but lower scores for perceptions of hospital management support. Qualitative findings emphasized insufficient staffing, ineffective communication across units, and minimal shared decision-making as barriers to effective teamwork. Improving nurse-to-patient ratios, fostering interdepartmental collaboration, and engaging staff nurses in initiatives were advised to strengthen teamwork. Study results will inform policies to enhance team dynamics and nurses’ work environments.
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