Patient safety attitudes in the next generation of healthcare providers. A review of the literature

This systematic review examined the attitudes toward patient safety among health professional students, new graduates, and trainees. Analyzing 31 studies from over 6,600 initial records, the review found mixed attitudes: positive in areas like teamwork and training, but negative in aspects such as management support and error disclosure. Differences emerged based on gender, specialty, and stage of training, with women and those further along in their studies displaying more positive attitudes. The findings underscore the need for early and tailored patient safety education to strengthen safety culture in healthcare.