Evaluation of adherence to patient privacy standards by operating room personnel: A descriptive cross-sectional study

Abstract

Introduction: The need for privacy was deemed an essential human right. The aim of the study was to examining the level of respect for patients’ privacy from the perspective of operating room personnel and investigating the various factors that influence it. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in OR Hospitals in Hamadan, Iran. A total of 650 Hospital Operating Room personnel were randomly selected. Data were collected using a standard questionnaire, with the reliability of the questionnaire confirmed by Cronbach’s alpha coefficient (alpha coefficient = 0.81). For data analysis, t-tests, ANOVA, and chi-square tests were performed, utilizing SPSS version 22. The significance level was set at 0.05. Results: The studies about 55.1 % were female, 94.3 % were under 25 years of age, and 83.80 % had less than 5 years of work experience. The study found significant differences in privacy adherence based on gender and education, with women and bachelor’s degree holders scoring higher on privacy measures. No significant differences were observed for marital status and age. The Pearson correlation indicated significant relationships between different aspects of privacy. Conclusion: Attention to patient privacy is crucial in hospitals to improve care quality and build patient trust among operating personnel.

Keywords

• Operation Room
• Patient
• Patient’s Privacy
• Iran