Psychometric validation of a tool that assesses safety culture in Primary Care

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the reliability and validity of psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Survey on Patient Safety Culture in Primary Care. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study conducted with multidisciplinary team professionals working in Primary Health Care in a city in the Northwest region of Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil. The tool used was “Pesquisa sobre Cultura de Segurança do Paciente para Atenção Primária à Saúde” (Survey on Patient Safety Culture in Primary Care). Results: Cronbach's alpha was considered satisfactory. Factorial analysis reached satisfactory loads in all its factors. The tool showed feasibility of application and potential structure assessment for which it is proposed. Conclusion: The Brazilian version of the questionnaire proved to be valid and reliable and could contribute to research on Patient Safety Culture in Primary Care in the country.