Hospitalized patient's perception of comfort and safety measures in hospital environment

ABSTRACT

The study was done to determine hospitalized patients perception of hospitals environment in relation to safety and comfort and to identify the most common hazards occurring in Alexandria University Hospitals. It was carried out on sample of 135 patients at university hospitals of Alexandria [El Amery, El Shatby Maternity and El shatby Pediatric Hospitals]. A questionnaire about safety and comfort was used. The results were analyzed using number, percent and Z-test was used to determine the significance of the results. The findings revealed inadequate hospital environment as it was unsafe and uncomfortable wound infection, skin infection, loss of appetite, constipation, falling from bed and anxiety were the most common hazards for patients among the three hospitals. In-service education of nurses related to hospital hazards and appropriate methods of control was recommended