Development and Psychometric Validation of the Geriatric Patient Safety Culture Questionnaire for Intensive Care Nurses

Background

Critically ill geriatric patients represent a unique group with specific care needs due to the physiological and pathological changes associated with aging, which make them susceptible to adverse events and complications during their stay in the Intensive Care Units. This study aimed to develop and psychometrically validate the Geriatric Patient Safety Culture Questionnaire (GPSC-Q), which assesses ICU nurses' knowledge, attitudes, self-reported practices, and perceptions of the work environment related to the safety of critically ill geriatric patients.