The aim of this study was to explore nurses’ experiences and viewpoints about the outcomes of effective integration of clinical risk management (CRM) into health care. This qualitative study was conducted using purposive sampling and semistructured interviews with 19 nurses from three hospitals affiliated with a large medical university. Data were analyzed by the conventional qualitative content analysis method proposed by Lundman and Graneheim. Data analysis reflected the following concepts: improving the quality of services and promoting health, preserving and protecting patient safety, increasing satisfaction, improving staff morale, and improving organizational awareness and vigilance. According to the results, CRM with its positive outcomes can help the development of a patient-oriented culture. The results can be a starting point for further quantitative and qualitative research to explore other strategies, potentials, and capacities of quality improvement activities such as CRM in other contexts and cultures.
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