The incidence, prevalence and contributing factors associated with the occurrence of medication errors for children and adults in the community setting: a systematic review

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (35) ◽  
pp. 2350-2464 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim Sears ◽  
Amanda Ross-White ◽  
Christina M. Godfrey
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Medication Errors ◽  
Community Setting ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Incidence Prevalence

scholarly journals Contributing factors that influence medication errors in the prehospital paramedic environment: a mixed-method systematic review protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. e034094
Author(s):  
Dennis Walker ◽  
Clint Moloney ◽  
Brendan SueSee ◽  
Renee Sharples
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Medication Errors ◽  
Medication Safety ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Prehospital Care ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Qualitative Synthesis

IntroductionThere is limited reliable research available on medication errors in relation to paramedic practice, with most evidence-based medication safety guidelines based on research in nursing, operating theatre and pharmacy settings. While similarities exist, evidence suggests that the prehospital environment is distinctly different in many aspects. The prevention of errors requires attention to factors from the organisational and regulatory level down to specific tasks and patient characteristics. The evidence available suggests errors may occur in up to 12.76% of medication administrations in some prehospital settings. With multiple sources stating that the errors are under-reported, this represents significant potential for patient harm. This review will seek to identify the factors influencing the occurrence of medication errors by paramedics in the prehospital environment.Methods and analysisThe review will include qualitative and quantitative studies involving interventions or phenomena regarding medication errors or medication safety relating to paramedics (including emergency medical technicians and other prehospital care providers) within the prehospital environment. A search will be conducted using MEDLINE (Ovid), EBSCOhost Megafile Search, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors trial registry, Google Scholar and the OpenGrey database to identify studies meeting this inclusion criteria, with initial searches commencing 30 September 2019. Studies selected will undergo assessment of methodological quality, with data to be extracted from all studies irrespective of quality. Each stage of study selection, appraisal and data extraction will be conducted by two reviewers, with a third reviewer deciding any unresolved conflicts. The review will follow a convergent integrated approach, conducting a single qualitative synthesis of qualitative and ‘qualitised’ quantitative data.Ethics and disseminationNo ethical approval was required for this review. Findings from this systematic review will be disseminated via publications, reports and conference presentations.

scholarly journals Contributing Factors to Medication Errors Among Nurses in Iran: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 105-112
Author(s):  
Amir Mirsadeghi ◽  
Iman Jafari Iraqi ◽  
Mohsen Mollahadi
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Medication Errors ◽  
Contributing Factors

scholarly journals Prevalence, contributory factors and severity of medication errors associated with direct-acting oral anticoagulants in adult patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulrhman Al Rowily ◽  
Zahraa Jalal ◽  
Malcolm J. Price ◽  
Mohammed H. Abutaleb ◽  
Hind Almodiaemgh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Medication Errors ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Oral Anticoagulants ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Prescribing Error ◽  
Random Effects Models ◽  
Contributory Factors ◽  
Direct Acting ◽  
Direct Acting Oral Anticoagulants

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to estimate the prevalence, contributory factors, and severity of medication errors associated with direct acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs). Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis were undertaken by searching 11 databases including Medline, Embase, and CINHAL between January 2008 and September 2020. The pooled prevalence of errors and predictive intervals were estimated using random-effects models using Stata software. Data related to error causation were synthesised according to Reason’s accident causation model. Results From the 5205 titles screened, 32 studies were included which were mostly based in hospitals and included DOAC treatment for thromboembolism and atrial fibrillation. The proportion of study population who experienced either prescription, administration, or dispensing error ranged from 5.3 to 37.3%. The pooled percentage of patients experiencing prescribing error was 20% (95% CI 15–25%; I2 = 96%; 95% PrI 4–43%). Prescribing error constituted the majority of all error types with a pooled estimate of 78% (95%CI 73–82%; I2 = 0) of all errors. The common reported causes were active failures including wrong drug, and dose for the indication. Mistakes such as non-consideration of renal function, and error-provoking conditions such as lack of knowledge were common contributing factors. Adverse events such as potentially fatal intracranial haemorrhage or patient deaths were linked to the errors but causality assessments were often missing. Conclusions Despite their favourable safety profile, DOAC medication errors are common. There is a need to promote multidisciplinary working, guideline-adherence, training, and education of healthcare professionals, and the use of theory-based and technology-facilitated interventions to minimise errors and maximise the benefits of DOACs usage in all settings. Protocol A protocol developed as per PRISMA-P guideline is registered under PROSPERO ID = CRD42019122996

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