Factors contributing to medication errors: a literature review
- 1 September 1999
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Clinical Nursing
- Vol. 8 (5), 496-504
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2702.1999.00284.x
Abstract
• Drug administration is an integral part of the nurse’s role. Responsibility for correct administration of medication rests with the nurse, yet medication errors are a persistent problem associated with nursing practice. • This review examines what constitutes a medication error and documents contributory factors in medication errors. These factors have been derived from reported medication errors and opinions of nurses as to factors which predispose to errors. • A number of definitions exist as to what constitutes a medication error. The definition used should facilitate interpretation and comparison of a wide range of research reports. • Medication errors are a multidisciplinary problem and a multidisciplinary approach is required in order to reduce the incidence of errors.Keywords
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