Table 6 Selected pre- and post-results of the students evaluation questionnaires of the WHO’s Patient Safety Curriculum Guide (N = 39)

If I keep learning from my mistakes, I can prevent incidents.

89.7%

4.41 (0.85)

82.1%

4.21 (0.80)

P = 0.16

Z = − 1.40

Acknowledging and dealing with errors will be an important part of my job.

89.7%

4.33 (0.84)

87.2%

4.13 (0.61)

P = 0.21

Z = − 1.26

Telling others about an error I made would be easy.

43.6%

3.31 (0.98)

28.2%

3.10 (0.79)

P = 0.16

Z = − 1.41

It is easier to find someone to blame rather than focus on the causes of error.

33.3%

2.85 (1.11)

17.9%

2.64 (1.04)

P = 0.36

Z = − 0.91

I am always able to ensure that patient safety is not compromised.

35.9%

3.18 (0.89)

23.7%

2.84 (0.92)

P = 0.09

Z = − 1.67

I believe that filling in reporting forms will help to improve patient safety.

66.7%

3.72 (0.97)

84.6%

3.95 (0.60)

P = 0.30

Z = − 1.05

I plan to inform my colleagues about the errors they make.

64.1%

3.62 (0.75)

100%

3.77 (0.43)

P = 0.31

Z = − 1.02