Willingness of Nurses to Report Medication Administration Errors in Southern Taiwan: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 237-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Hua Lin ◽  
Su-mei Ma
Keyword(s):  
Medication Administration ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medication Administration Errors ◽  
Southern Taiwan

scholarly journals Prevalence of intravenous medication administration errors: a cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol Volume 6 ◽  
pp. 47-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tezeta Fekadu ◽  
Mebrahtu Teweldemedhin ◽  
Eyerusalem Esrael ◽  
Solomon Weldegebreal Asgedom
Keyword(s):  
Medication Administration ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medication Administration Errors ◽  
Intravenous Medication

scholarly journals Analysis of Reported E-prescribing Medication Administration Errors at King Saud Medical City, Riyadh: A Cross-Sectional, Retrospective Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 34-45
Author(s):  
Dalal Salem Al- Dossari ◽  
Mohammed Ibrahim Alnami ◽  
Naseem Akhtar Qureshi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Medication Errors ◽  
Drug Administration ◽  
Medication Administration ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Common Error ◽  
Clinical Pharmacists ◽  
Medication Administration Errors

Background: Drug prescription error is a medication error that most frequently happens in healthcare organizations and adversely affects the healthcare consumers. Most medication errors (MEs) but not all are captured and corrected before reaching the patient by designed system controls. Medication administration errors (MAEs) mostly are made by nurses but frequently reported by clinical pharmacists in hospitals in Saudi Arabia. Objective: This study aimed to analyze exclusively the voluntarily reported drug administration errors in a tertiary care hospital in Riyadh city. Methods: This cross-sectional, retrospective study evaluated consecutively collected medication administration report forms over a period of one year from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015. Results: The number of MAEs occurring during stage of drug administration constituted 7.1% (n=971) of total medication errors (n=13677). The maximum number of MEs (n=6838, 50%) and MAEs (n=455, 46.9%) occurred during the 4th quarter of the year 2015. The most common MAE happened to be category C (n=888, 91.5%) which means error occurred, reached the patient but without causing any harm. Concerning MAE types, the most common error included wrong frequency (40%) followed by wrong drug (17%), wrong time of administration (16%) and wrong rate of infusion (10%). Nurses made the most of the errors (92.2%) while the clinical pharmacists reported the most MAEs (75.5%). High alert medications (HAM) errors constituted 32.3% (n=314) of MAEs (n=971) and most common HAM errors included the wrong route of administration of Lanus Insulin (15%) followed by Insulin Aspart (15%), Enoxaparin (13%) and Insulin Protamine-Nvomix (12%). Look-alike and sound-alike (LASA) errors constituted 55.2% of MAEs (971/536) and most common LASA drugs identified were Gentamycin (13%), Insulin Mixtard (11%), NPH Insulin (8%) Intralipid vial (8%) and Insulin regular (6%). Conclusion: This retrospective study provides some important tentative pharmacovigilance insights into MAEs, which are partially comparable with current international trends in drug administration errors. Further studies on MAEs are warranted not only in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia but also other Gulf countries.

scholarly journals Influencing factors of dysmenorrhoea among hospital nurses: a questionnaire survey in Taiwan

BMJ Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. e017615 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min-Hui Chiu ◽  
Hsiu-Fen Hsieh ◽  
Yi-Hsin Yang ◽  
Huei-Mein Chen ◽  
Su-Chen Hsu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Marital Status ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Age At Menarche ◽  
Hospital Nurses ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nursing Managers ◽  
Southern Taiwan ◽  
Knowledge Scale

ObjectivesNurses are at high risk of dysmenorrhoea while working with patients. The study objectives were to: (1) describe the demographic and menstruation characteristics of dysmenorrhoea, knowledge about dysmenorrhoea and menstrual attitudes towards menstruation among dysmenorrhoeal and non-dysmenorrhoeal hospital nurses; (2) identify significant differences between the groups; and (3) examine factors influencing dysmenorrhoea.MethodsThis cross-sectional survey used a structured questionnaire, administered at two hospitals in southern Taiwan. Participants included hospital nurses at least 18 years of age who agreed to participate. All participants were recruited through random sampling. The questionnaire included demographic data, the Dysmenorrhoea Knowledge Scale and Menstrual Attitude Scale (MAS).ResultsA total of 420 nurses completed the questionnaire. Among them, 297 (70.7%) had experienced dysmenorrhoea in the past 6 months and 123 (29.3%) had not. Significant differences in age (P<0.001), marital status (P<0.001), childbearing status (P<0.001), age at menarche (P<0.05) and rotating three shift ratio (P<0.05) were identified between the dysmenorrhoea and non-dysmenorrhoea groups. Analysis of the MAS results revealed significant differences between the groups regarding consideration of menstruation as a debilitating (P<0.001) or bothersome event (P<0.05), anticipation and prediction of menstruation onset (P<0.01) and denial of any effects from menstruation (P<0.001). Results of the multiple logistic regression showed that predictive factors included age <40 years (4.46 vs 1.00), working three shift rotations (2.07 vs 1.00), marital status (2.59 vs 1.00), acknowledging menstruation as a debilitating event (2.72 vs 1.00) and denial of effects from menstruation (2.59 vs 1.00).ConclusionsThese findings could help nursing managers to create a caring and friendly work environment for hospital nurses at risk of dysmenorrhoea.

scholarly journals Nurses’ Perception of Factors Contributing to Medication Administration Errors

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-56
Author(s):  
Gehan Abd Elfattah Elasrag ◽  
Hana Mohammad Abu-Snieneh
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Medication Administration ◽  
Physician Communication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medication Administration Errors ◽  
Care Systems ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Key Aspects

Safety and quality care of patients are key aspects and the mean goals of effective health care systems. The reality that medical treatment can harm patients is one that has had to be addressed by the healthcare community in recent years. This study aimed to explore nurses' perception of factors contributing to medication administration errors and reasons for which medication administration errors are not reporting. Descriptive exploratory cross-sectional design carried out to achieve the study aim. The study was conducted in two regional hospitals in Egypt. They had a total bed capacity of 512 beds distributed over three units (emergency, intensive care, and surgical units). A convenient sample of 146 nurses distributed in the morning and afternoon shifts in the units mentioned above was recruited in this study. Medication Administration Errors (MAEs) Reporting Scale used to collect data regarding the nurses' perception of factors contributing to the MAEs. The participants were ranked the most important factor for MAEs occur system reasons (24.73±1.46), followed by nurses staffing as the second reason of MAEs (24.11± 2.25). Third, fourth, and fifth-ranked reasons were physician communication (13.37± 2.7), medication packaging (12.84±1.87), transcription-related (8±0.1), respectively. Finally, pharmacy processes (6.9±2.93) viewed as the least factor for the frequency of MAE. The findings of the present study concluded seven perceived reasons for MAE, namely system reason, nurses' staffing, physician communication, medication packaging, transcription, and pharmacy process. The study recommended the development of active quality assurance systems in all health care environments concerning medications and drug administration.

Predictors of Self-Efficacy in Administering Insulin Injection

2019 ◽  
pp. 105477381985848
Author(s):  
Mei-Chuan Huang ◽  
Chich-Hsiu Hung ◽  
Ya-Wen Huang ◽  
Su-Ching Yang
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Insulin Injection ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Southern Taiwan ◽  
Knowledge Scale

This study aimed to identify the predictors of self-efficacy in administering insulin injection among patients with type 2 diabetes. Using a cross-sectional survey, data were collected via purposive sampling from a metabolic ward of a medical center in Southern Taiwan. Participants were 72 patients with type 2 diabetes, who had started using Lantus, Levemir, or Novomix pen injectors. Data were collected from October 2013 to August 2014, using the Diabetes and Insulin Injection Knowledge Scale, Self-Efficacy in Administering Insulin Injection Scale, and photographs illustrating insulin injection skills. The findings indicated that “knowledge of diabetes and insulin injection,” “insulin injection skills,” “senior high school or above education,” and “diabetes duration” were predictors of self-efficacy in administering insulin injection, which explained 41% of the total variance in self-efficacy. Health care professionals can design relevant strategies for improving patient self-efficacy in administering insulin injection, thereby increasing patients’ insulin self-injection abilities.

Location, seasonal and functional characteristics of water-holding containers with juvenile Aedes albopictus in urban southern Taiwan: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 113 (11) ◽  
pp. 685-692
Author(s):  
Chia-Hsien Lin ◽  
Karin L Schiøler ◽  
Flemming Konradsen
Keyword(s):  
Vector Control ◽  
Aedes Albopictus ◽  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Private Property ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Wet Season ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Systematic Assessment ◽  
Southern Taiwan

Abstract Background Urban Kaohsiung City (KC), in southern Taiwan, has experienced annual dengue epidemics for decades despite considerable vector control efforts. Substantial research has been undertaken to characterize Aedes aegypti breeding habitats, but no systematic assessment has been completed for Aedes albopictus present in KC. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted from 2013 to 2015 in a predefined area of KC. Each identified container was characterised by season, location, ownership, function and number of juvenile A. aegypti. Negative binomial hurdle analyses were applied to evaluate the association between the number of juvenile A. albopictus and the characteristics of each identified container. Results For all containers, high numbers of A. albopictus were significantly predicted by containers identified during the wet season (vs dry), located on government (vs private) property and classified as a discarded item (vs water storage). For outdoor containers, more A. albopictus were significantly predicted by wet season (vs dry) and discarded item (vs container in use). Conclusions In order to improve dengue prevention in KC, we propose that vector control efforts be expanded to include A. albopictus through an increased focus during the wet season on discarded containers that are located outdoors and on government property.

Types of medication administration errors and comparisons among nursing graduands in Indonesia, Taiwan, and Thailand: A cross-sectional observational study

2021 ◽  
pp. 105120
Author(s):  
Shu-Yu Kuo ◽  
Streerut Thadakant ◽  
Sri Warsini ◽  
Hui-Wen Chen ◽  
Sophia H. Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Medication Administration ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medication Administration Errors

scholarly journals Critical Care Nurses Competency Level on the Administration of Microinfusion Medication at Critical Care Unit Kenyatta National Hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (04) ◽  
pp. 312-329
Author(s):  
Isaac Nyabuto Onwongá ◽  
Hannah Inyama ◽  
Eve Risper Rajula
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Medication Errors ◽  
Drug Administration ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Medication Administration ◽  
Critical Care Nurses ◽  
Local Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medication Administration Errors ◽  
Competency Level

Background of the study: Most drugs given as Microinfusion require infusion pumps to administer. They are very potent with very narrow therapeutic index and any small changes on the process results in enormous effects to patients. The nursing profession has a duty to advocate for patients rights as well as do no harm. One of the core goals of nurses is medication administration; this puts nurses in the last line of defence against medication administration errors (MAEs). This study aimed to look into the roles played by nurse that hamper the efforts to reduce the Microinfusion MAEs on which minimal studies have been done. Objective: This study determined the competency level influencing the administration of Microinfusion medication by critical care nurses at Kenyatta National Hospital’s (KNH) Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Significance of study: Local data in the area of Microinfusion MAEs is not available, specifically KNH’s ICU. This study therefore sought to breech this gap and hopes to influence policy on management of critical patients, patient safety, environment, and curriculum development so as to reduce Microinfusion MAEs. Methodology: This study used a descriptive cross-sectional study design, simple random sampling was used to pick 64 participants. Quantitative data was analyzed by both descriptive and inferential statistics, which included regression analysis. Descriptive statistics were presented by use of the mean, percentages and standard deviation. Chi-square was used to determine statistical significance of the differences in proportions and logistic regression was used to identify factors that lead to Medication administration errors. Necessary ethical approval was sought. Results: The prevalence of MAEs was at 64.1% in the last six months, 65.6% 0f the respondents reported lack of supportive supervision, 37.5% of the respondents reported not to know mechanisms in place for reporting Microinfusion medication errors. This prevalence was of statistical significance when cross tabulated with critical care nurses competency level (p<0.05) on aspects such as; having prescription checks [95%CI= 0.000-17.9; p=0.008], working experience, type of medication error, checking weight of patients [p=0.019], reporting of the errors [95%CI = 0.1-0.8; p=0.019], documenting drug errors and monitoring patients after drug administration. Conclusion and recommendation: The prevalence of Microinfusion administration errors in KNH-ICU is high. There is need to ensure that nurses are always equipped with adequate knowledge and experience in drug administration through trainings and mentorship programs as this will reduce  medication errors and increase  safety of patient  in health facilities.

scholarly journals Pharmacists’ Knowledge, Perception and Attitude towards Certain Medication Administration Time

2020 ◽  
pp. 79-85
Author(s):  
Ahmed A. Albassam ◽  
Fahad I. Al-Saikhan
Keyword(s):  
Medication Administration ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Channel Blockers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chronic Medication ◽  
Administration Time ◽  
Late Evening ◽  
Administration Timing ◽  
Optimal Effect

Objective: To assess the pharmacists’ perception and knowledge regarding the use of some chronic medication and appropriate administration timing. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was developed and randomly distributed to local retail pharmacies in the western region of Saudi Arabi between February 2019 to May 2019. We randomly selected 500 pharmacists at different shifts. Results: The response was 86% of the sample we have selected. 90.7% responded that patients' daily routine plays a major role in their disease statuse such as diabetes, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia. More than 76.3% of respondents did not know that blood pressure peaks in the mid-morning and in the evening but goes lower early in the morning. Only 40.9% knew that calcium channel blockers will be more effective if given in the late evening than in the morning. Conclusion: The findings here suggest that more training, education and/or workshops will be beneficial in understanding medication time to produce an optimal effect.

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