Abstract
Background: Workplace incivility may directly influence nurses' involvement in patient safety; however, research on this topic in the pediatric setting has yet to be established.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to address the prevalence of workplace incivility in pediatric settings in Saudi Arabia (SA) and examine its impact on patient safety culture.
Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used. Surveys, including the Nursing Incivility Scale and Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture, were sent to nurses across 6 pediatric units in Taif, SA.
Results: A total of 300 nurses completed the surveys. A significant negative modest correlation was found between incivility and patient safety domains (P < .05). A higher stress score was associated with older age (>35 years), Saudi nationality, and subdegree education.
Conclusion: This study found that pediatric nurses experience high rates of incivility, mostly originating from patients and their families.