Keywords

clinical risk management, health services research, social capital, teamwork, trust

Authors

1. Ernstmann, Nicole Dr rer medic, RN
2. Ommen, Oliver MD, MPH
3. Driller, Elke Dr rer medic
4. Kowalski, Christoph
5. Neumann, Melanie Dr rer medic
6. Bartholomeyczik, Sabine Prof, Dr
7. Pfaff, Holger Prof, Dr

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between social capital and clinical risk management in hospitals from nurses' perspective. The results of our investigation suggest that higher values of social capital are associated with better ratings in clinical risk management behavior. An established atmosphere of trust and a feeling of common values and convictions can help nurses integrate clinical risk management into their daily work.