I like what you are saying, but only if I feel safe: psychological safety moderates the relationship between voice and perceived contribution to healthcare team effectiveness.
Weiss M, Morrison EW, Szyld D. I like what you are saying, but only if I feel safe: psychological safety moderates the relationship between voice and perceived contribution to healthcare team effectiveness. Front Psychol. 2023;14:1129359. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1129359.
Psychological safety and willingness to speak up about safety concerns are cornerstone to safety culture. Using four clinical vignettes that described the same case in the Emergency Department but differed with respect to whether a nurse spoke up with treatment-related concerns or remained silent, researchers examined healthcare team members’ perspectives of psychological safety and discussed the importance of organizational and team leadership that encourages and supports speaking up behaviors.