Factors Influencing Reporting of Clinical Incidents Among Nurses in Public Healthcare Facilities in Nigeria

Background

Clinical incident reporting is a critical component of patient safety systems and facilitates learning from adverse events. Nurses are frequently involved in identifying and reporting incidents such as medication errors, falls, and procedural complications. However, underreporting remains common due to fear of blame, lack of feedback, and organizational barriers. Understanding factors influencing reporting behavior can support the development of safer healthcare environments and strengthen patient safety culture.

Research Objectives

• Assess nurses’ knowledge of clinical incident reporting systems.
• Determine the frequency of incident reporting among nurses.
• Examine barriers to incident reporting.
• Evaluate perceptions of organizational safety culture.
• Identify predictors of reporting behavior.

Research Questions

• What is the level of knowledge regarding incident reporting systems?
• How frequently do nurses report clinical incidents?
• What barriers affect reporting behavior?
• How do nurses perceive organizational safety culture?
• What factors predict incident reporting?

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