Egresados de la ENEO-UNAM (2007). Percepción sobre: cuidado integral y seguridad del paciente

Abstract

Introduction; WHO´S priority programs on patient safety seek promote optimal nursing practices and therefore reduce risks on patients, Performed mainly by nurses, affiliated countries have incorporated such programs in to their strategic health plans. Following our graduates up we explore their perceptions on the quality of health care in order to feedback and improve our teaching programs. Methodology: This is a descriptive study with a random sample of 58 graduates. The instrument includes variables of general character, academic background, professional performance, working status, and options related to security and integral care. It is applied by direct interview. Dates are analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. Results: Graduates identify integral health care with patient security which, among others procedures, is reflected by correct medicine prescription and fall/ pressure sores absence. Coincident with “CIE” declarations, they also highlight the impact of work overload and hospital materials scarcity on error events. Conclusions: Findings support the relevance of such priority programs, and therefore the importance of nursing schools and their graduates, in the achievement of WHO´S goals on patient security.