Table 5

Selected item-level differences, by professional role

PhysiciansNursesp Value
Mean (95% CI)Mean (95% CI)

  • Disruptive behaviours

  • Describe how frequently the following occur in your clinical area:

  • Scale=never (1) to very often (5)

Clinicians or staff talk about others rather than with others2.8 (2.56 to 3.02)3.3 (3.16 to 3.52)<0.01
Physicians are rude2.3 (2.12 to 2.49)2.8 (2.62 to 2.91)<0.001
Clinicians or staff yell at or verbally attack others1.6 (1.37 to 1.84)2.0 (1.86 to 2.16)<0.01
Clinicians or staff insult others1.7 (1.51 to 1.95)2.1 (1.92 to 2.23)0.01
Clinicians or staff humiliate others1.5 (1.27 to 1.70)1.8 (1.67 to 1.96)0.01
I feel intimidated by some of the physicians1.7 (1.42 to 1.91)2.1 (1.92 to 2.25)0.01

  • Teamwork and safety climate

  • Please answer the following with respect to your clinical area:

  • Scale=disagree strongly (1) to agree strongly (5)

Nurse input is well received here4.4 (4.16 to 4.63)4.0 (3.90 to 4.22)0.02
Disagreements are resolved appropriately (ie, what is best for the patient)4.2 (3.92 to 4.50)3.7 (3.53 to 3.93)0.01
Physicians and nurses here work together as a well coordinated team4.4 (4.06 to 4.69)3.9 (3.73 to 4.10)0.01
I am frequently unable to express disagreement with staff physicians1.8 (1.46 to 2.12)2.5 (2.30 to 2.77)<0.01
I know the proper channels to direct questions regarding patient safety4.2 (3.83 to 4.47)4.6 (4.45 to 4.74)0.01
I am encouraged to report safety concerns3.9 (3.54 to 4.28)4.4 (4.27 to 4.60)<0.01