Occupational Pressures of Medical and Nursing Staff and their Impact on the Extent of Medical Errors in government hospitals in the Najran Region

Abstract

The study aimed to clarify occupational pressures of Medical and Nursing Staff and their Impact on the Extent of Medical Errors in government hospitals in the Najran region. The study adopted qualitative method, where the study used descriptive and analytical approach to describe occupational pressures of Medical and Nursing Staff and Their Impact on the Extent of Medical Errors in government hospitals in the Najran region. The study used a questionnaire as a tool, which applied to (300) individuals of Medical and Nursing Staff in government hospitals in the Najran region. The study results showed that there is a high degree of appreciation for occupational pressures in government hospitals in the Najran region, where this is due to the efficiency of its dimensions. The study found that Lack of career growth opportunities was in the first rank, in the second rank came difficult work environment, and in the third rank was Role Struggle. In addition, the fourth rank was for Work Load, while Role Ambiguity was at last rank, where all these dimensions were at a high level of appreciation. The study also found a significant relationship between Occupational Pressures and Medical Errors in government hospitals in the Najran region. In light of the results, the study recommended seeking to reduce medical errors in hospitals in KSA.