Table 7

Regression analysis for the determinants of overall patient safety score

SEStandardised coefficients βt-testStatistical significance
(Constant)0.2042.0160.044
Organisational learning/continuous improvement0.0350.1283.748000
Non-punitive response to error0.029−0.051−1.6630.097
Staffing0.033−0.013−0.4150.678
Hospital handoffs and transitions0.0340.0391.1980.231
Management role0.0490.2165.535000
Communication openness and feedback about errors0.0370.2156.068000
Teamwork0.0480.1604.415000
  • Adjusted R2=0.319, R=0.57, F=58.128, p=0.000.