Clinical Trial

The Prevalence, Causes, and Prevention Strategies of Medical Malpractice in Psychiatric Clinics

Completed
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Summary
Malpractice in psychiatry is the failure of mental health professionals to meet accepted standards of care, resulting in harm to patients. While considered less risky than other specialties, the nature of psychiatry presents unique challenges and legal risks. This descriptive and cross-sectional study investigated the frequency, influencing factors, and attitudes regarding medical malpractice among psychiatrists, residents, and nurses in psychiatric clinics in Turkey. Data was collected online via snowball sampling.
Protocol Amendment History 1 amendment
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Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07405411
Lead Sponsor Abant Izzet Baysal University
Conditions Psychiatric Hospitalization, Patient Safety
Enrollment 180 participants
Start Date 2023-01-01
Primary Completion 2023-12-17 (estimated)
Study Completion 2023-12-17 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-02-13