scholarly journals Nature and Instigation of Medication Errors and Gazed Barriers in Reporting Them - A Prospective Observational Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 104-107
Author(s):  
Vimali Murali ◽  
Durgaprasad Thamisetty ◽  
Prasanna Raju Yalvarthi
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Medication Errors ◽  
Prospective Observational Study

Perioperative Medication Errors and Adverse Drug Events

2018 ◽  
pp. 138-142
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Medication Errors ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Adverse Drug Events ◽  
Perioperative Period ◽  
Anesthesia Care ◽  
Perioperative Medication

This case focuses on medication errors and adverse drug events occurring during the perioperative period by asking the question: What are the rates, types, severity, and preventability of medication errors (MEs) and adverse drug events (ADEs) in the perioperative setting during anesthesia care? This prospective observational study reported that approximately 1 in 20 perioperative medication administrations, and every second operation, resulted in an ME and/or an ADE. These rates are markedly higher than those reported by prior retrospective surveys. Process- and technology-based solutions may address the root causes of MEs to reduce their incidence.

scholarly journals Prospective observational study on the incidence of medication errors during simulated resuscitation in a paediatric emergency department

BMJ ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 329 (7478) ◽  
pp. 1321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eran Kozer ◽  
Winnie Seto ◽  
Zulfikaral Verjee ◽  
Chris Parshuram ◽  
Sohail Khattak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Medication Errors ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Paediatric Emergency Department ◽  
Paediatric Emergency

scholarly journals Medication errors and adverse drug events in a UK hospital during the optimisation of electronic prescriptions: a prospective observational study

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (8) ◽  
pp. e403-e412 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah P Slight ◽  
Clare L Tolley ◽  
David W Bates ◽  
Rachel Fraser ◽  
Theophile Bigirumurame ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Medication Errors ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Adverse Drug Events ◽  
Electronic Prescriptions

A prospective observational study of medication errors in a pediatric emergency department

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 355-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Lalande ◽  
B. Vrignaud ◽  
D. Navas ◽  
K. Levieux ◽  
B. Herbreteau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Medication Errors ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Pediatric Emergency ◽  
Pediatric Emergency Department

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF MEDICATION ERRORS IN PEDIATRICINPATIENT DEPARTMENT OF A PRIVATE HOSPITAL

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 70 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Nikhithasri ◽  
M. Ramya ◽  
P. Kishore
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Medication Errors ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Medication Safety ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Private Hospital ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Patient Records ◽  
Prescribing Errors ◽  
Direct Communication

Objective: To assess the overall rate and incidence of medication errors in pediatric inpatients and to determine the importance of pharmacist participation in medication errors.Methods: A prospective observational study has been conducted in a ‘private childrens hospital’ for 6 mo at Warangal, Telangana. Patients who are ≤18 ywere considered. Data was collected from patient records, direct communication with patient and their care givers.Results: Among 400 patients with 2,461 medication orders,1381(56%) errors were found. Patients were more exposed to AME(33.7) caused by the nursing staff, followed by PME-21.5,CME-0.6,DME-0.2 in incidence with the 95% CI.Conclusion: Pediatric patients are more exposed to administration errors and prescribing errors. Pediatricians and Pharmacists should develop effective programs for safe administration of medications, report medication errors, eliminate barriers in reporting medication errors, encourage a non-punitive reporting culture and create an environment of medication safety for all hospitalized pediatric patients

scholarly journals Medication errors and adverse drug reactions in psychiatry department: A prospective observational study

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL4) ◽  
pp. 2669-2674
Author(s):  
Dona Thomas ◽  
Sharon Thomas ◽  
Venkateswaramurthy N ◽  
Sambathkumar R
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Medication Errors ◽  
Adverse Drug Reactions ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Drug Reactions ◽  
Psychiatry Department

The study was aimed to analyse the pattern of medication errors and drug interaction induced adverse drug reactions in the psychiatry department of a tertiary care hospital. A Prospective observational study being conducted in the inpatient and outpatient department of psychiatry in a tertiary care hospital, Erode, Tamil Nadu for over six months. A total of 80 prescriptions with psychiatric illness and 174 medication errors were observed. Of the 174 medication errors observed, 132(75.8%) were incomplete prescriptions making the highest number of medication errors. The highest number of errors occurred due to Prescription error 156(89.0%), followed by administration error 8(4.5%). According to the NCCMERP classification, the majority of medication errors were coming under category B 120(68.9%) but there is no harm. The demographic reports of outpatients in the present study showed a higher incidence of medication errors in patients with the age group of 31-40 years 25(36.7%). Considering the factors contributing to a medication error, refusal of the patient to take the drug 27(39.7%) followed by forgetting 13(19.1%) due to the vulnerable characteristics of the patient was more significant. Although there is a general lack of awareness, many patients and bystanders are unaware of their diagnosis and medications. It is, therefore, a crucial step to educate and make them aware of the correct use of medicine.

scholarly journals Medication Errors Among Hospitalized Adults in Medical Wards of Nekemte Specialized Hospital, West Ethiopia: A Prospective Observational Study

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 13 ◽  
pp. 221-228
Author(s):  
Mohammed Gebre ◽  
Nigatu Addisu ◽  
Ayantu Getahun ◽  
Jenber Workye ◽  
Busha Gamachu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Medication Errors ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Specialized Hospital ◽  
Medical Wards

scholarly journals Identifying Medication Errors in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital: A Prospective Observational Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6-s) ◽  
pp. 103-106
Author(s):  
Peddolla Sushma Reddy ◽  
Vidya Biju ◽  
Inuganti Bhavana
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Medication Error ◽  
Medication Errors ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Medication Use ◽  
Prescribing Errors ◽  
Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital

Background: Medication error is defined as any avertable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while the medication is in the control of the health care professional, patient and consumer. Medication errors may occur at any stage of the medication use process including ordering, transcription, dispensing, administering and monitoring.  Objective: The objective of the study is to assess the medication errors in a tertiary care hospital and to categorize them based on their nature and type. Methodology: A prospective observational study was conducted over a period of 3 months in a tertiary care teaching hospital. This study was carried out among 240 inpatients, admitted in General Medicine department of the hospital, who were selected randomly. During the study, inpatients case records were reviewed, which includes patient’s case history, diagnosis, medication order sheets, progress chart, laboratory investigations. The data collected were analyzed for identifying medication errors such as prescribing errors and administration errors. Each reported medication error was assessed using the National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention (NCCMERP) proposed index for categorizing medication errors. Results: A total number of 240 inpatients were enrolled in the study, out of which 82 patients have developed medication errors. The overall percentage of observed medication error was 34.16%. In our study medication errors were found more in males (70.7%) than in the females (29.3%). Prescribing errors (62.19%) were the most frequently occurring type of error, which was followed by administration errors (37.8%). In our study, we found that medication errors were more with antibiotics (37) followed by NSAIDs (19). 96 prescriptions were found having drug interactions. Conclusion: This study concludes that the overall incidence of medication error was found to be 34.16%. Most of the medication errors are clinically significant and it can prevent by working together in a health care team.  

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