Standardising the Classification of Harm Associated with Medication Errors: The Harm Associated with Medication Error Classification (HAMEC)
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DOI: 10.1007/s40264-019-00823-4
Abstract: Classifying harm associated with a medication error can be time consuming and labour intensive and limited studies undertake this step. There is no standardised process, and few studies that report harm assessment provide adequate methods… read more here.
Keywords: classification; medication error; associated medication; harm ... See more keywords
Delivering interprofessional patient safety education using storytelling, a real-life medication error, and synchronous online platform.
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DOI: 10.1080/0142159x.2021.2017870
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Interprofessional education (IPE) about patient safety positively impacts safety and reduces errors but is challenging to deliver. We aimed to determine if a synchronous virtual IPE program using storytelling and interactive learning impacted student… read more here.
Keywords: using storytelling; medication error; patient safety; safety ... See more keywords
Analysis of medication and prescription background risk factors contributing to oral medication administration errors by nurses: A case–control study
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030122
Abstract: Medication errors, including overdose and underdose, have a significant impact on patients and the medical economy. We need to prevent or avoid recurring medication errors. Therefore, we conducted a survey to identify medication and prescription… read more here.
Keywords: medication; administration; prescription; medication error ... See more keywords
An Exploration of Nurses’ Attitudes and Beliefs on Reporting Medication Errors
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DOI: 10.1097/ncq.0000000000000770
Abstract: Background: Medication errors in health care are prevalent. Nurses play an important role in reporting; however errors remain underreported in incident reporting systems. Understanding the perspective of nurses will inform strategies to improve reporting and… read more here.
Keywords: medication errors; nurses attitudes; reporting medication; medication ... See more keywords
Current Situation of Medication Errors in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Observational Study
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DOI: 10.1097/pts.0000000000000839
Abstract: Objectives Medication errors are common and highly preventable events that significantly affect patients’ health. This nationwide study primarily aims to quantify the rate and level of harm from the reported medication errors and to determine… read more here.
Keywords: medication error; medication; reported errors; study ... See more keywords
Medication Errors in the Operating Room: An Analysis of Contributing Factors and Related Drugs in Case Reports from a Japanese Medication Error Database
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DOI: 10.1097/pts.0000000000000861
Abstract: Objective The aim of this study was to prevent drug-related medication errors in the operating room by clarifying the association between the medication error category with related drugs and contributing factors. Methods We used data… read more here.
Keywords: medication error; medication; operating room; drug ... See more keywords
Reducing Medication Error Through a Collaborative Committee Structure: An Effort to Implement Change in a Community-Based Health System
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DOI: 10.1097/qmh.0000000000000240
Abstract: Objectives: This article describes a methodology for implementation and sustainment of continuous quality improvement initiatives through committee structures aimed at reducing medication error rates. Methods: A committee structure was developed in a collaborative effort to… read more here.
Keywords: medication; committee structure; reducing medication; medication error ... See more keywords
Asenapine-induced severe dystonia in a patient with schizophrenia: medication error due to sound-alike drug
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2024-264354
Abstract: This case report stresses the importance of exercising caution when translating the names of prescribed drugs, especially when treating patients from abroad. We describe a young female migrant from Ukraine seeking help in the Danish… read more here.
Keywords: medication error; medication; error due; sound alike ... See more keywords
Guidelines for Leading a Safe Medication Error Reporting Culture
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DOI: 10.1177/0018578720931752
Abstract: Background: A safe medication error reporting culture is one that promotes, fosters, and rewards the reporting of errors and events across the spectrum of harm (none to significant harm). For this ... read more here.
Keywords: medication error; error reporting; reporting culture; safe medication ... See more keywords
Knowledge and Attitude toward Medication Error among Pharmacists
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DOI: 10.1177/0018578720965414
Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to evaluate knowledge and attitude toward medication error (ME) among pharmacists working in public health care institutions. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conduc... read more here.
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Accuracy of Antiretroviral Prescribing in a Community Teaching Hospital: A Medication Use Evaluation
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DOI: 10.1177/0897190019857842
Abstract: Background: Medication errors account for nearly 250 000 deaths in the United States annually, with approximately 60% of errors occurring during transitions of care. Previous studies demonstrated that almost 80% of participants with human immunodeficiency… read more here.
Keywords: medication errors; risk factors; medication; medication error ... See more keywords