Managing medication errors--a qualitative study.
Medication errors continue to be a significant issue affecting patient safety in United States hospitals. The researchers conducted a qualitative study to explore the understanding and management of medication errors by practicing nurses. The results indicated a belief that late medication administration does not always constitute an error, the use of nursing judgment helps determine when and if medication should be given, and an increased reliance upon computerized and systematic checks put into place in health care systems.
Stetina
Pamela
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Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX, USA.
Groves
Michael
M
Pafford
Leslie
L
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004333:Drug Administration Routes; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D016529:Emergency Nursing / Q000379:methods; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008508:Medication Errors / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009773:Obstetric Nursing / Q000379:methods; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000379:methods; D036301:Qualitative Research; D013781:Texas