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Hierarchical multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to examine factors associated with nurses\u2019 shared governance capacity, with shared governance capacity as the dependent variable and perceived patient safety culture, demographic characteristics, and work-related characteristics as independent variables. The study adhered to the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) guidelines for observational studies.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Overall, 61.1% of nurses did not meet the predefined adequacy criterion of the Shared Governance Capacity Scale for Nurses, defined as a score of \u226536, and the mean shared governance capacity score was relatively low (35.46\u202f\u00b1\u202f6.72). Hierarchical multiple linear regression analysis showed that higher perceived patient safety culture and having more than 5\u202fyears of work experience were associated with higher shared governance capacity, whereas unmarried status, working overtime, and poor sleep quality were associated with lower shared governance capacity.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Nurses\u2019 shared governance capacity was relatively low in this tertiary hospital in China and was associated with perceived patient safety culture, work experience, working overtime, marital status, and sleep quality. 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