Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Barriers to Effective Communication II01:21

Barriers to Effective Communication II

The barriers to effective communication also include cultural barriers, semantic barriers, gender barriers, and time constraints.
Cultural barriers:
Differences in values, beliefs, religion, knowledge, and tradition can significantly impact communication. Awareness of nonverbal cues is critical, especially when conversing with a patient from a different culture. What appears appropriate in one culture may be inappropriate in another.
Semantic barriers:
As a result of their tendency to use...
Random and Systematic Errors01:20

Random and Systematic Errors

Scientists always try their best to record measurements with the utmost accuracy and precision. However, sometimes errors do occur. These errors can be random or systematic. Random errors are observed due to the inconsistency or fluctuation in the measurement process, or variations in the quantity itself that is being measured. Such errors fluctuate from being greater than or less than the true value in repeated measurements. Consider a scientist measuring the length of an earthworm using a...
Systematic Error: Methodological and Sampling Errors01:15

Systematic Error: Methodological and Sampling Errors

In the case of systematic errors, the sources can be identified, and the errors can be subsequently minimized by addressing these sources. According to the source, systematic errors can be divided into sampling, instrumental, methodological, and personal errors.
Sampling errors originate from improper sampling methods or the wrong sample population. These errors can be minimized by refining the sampling strategy. Defective instruments or faulty calibrations are the sources of instrumental...
Bioequivalence Data: Statistical Interpretation01:16

Bioequivalence Data: Statistical Interpretation

The statistical interpretation of bioequivalence data is a significant aspect of pharmaceutical research. Bioequivalence refers to the absence of any significant difference in the rate and extent to which the active ingredient in pharmaceutical products becomes available at the site of drug action when administered at the same molar dose under similar conditions. This helps determine if different drug products have similar absorption rates, ensuring their interchangeability.Statistical...
Errors occurring during blood pressure monitoring01:25

Errors occurring during blood pressure monitoring

Blood pressure monitoring is a crucial clinical procedure in diagnosing and managing various cardiovascular conditions. Despite its significance, the accuracy of blood pressure measurements can be compromised by multiple factors, potentially leading to either falsely high or low readings. These inaccuracies are critical as they can significantly impact patient care. So, it is vital to understand these challenges deeply and adopt strategic approaches to minimize errors.
Several factors...
Types of Reports III: Telephone and Verbal Reports01:26

Types of Reports III: Telephone and Verbal Reports

Telephone and Verbal Reports in healthcare settings are two communication methods for conveying therapeutic instructions from healthcare providers to nurses or other healthcare staff.
Here's an overview of each type:
Telephone Orders

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Meeting the Religious and Cultural Needs of Patients at Different Points in Their Care.

The Nursing clinics of North Americaยท2024
Same author

Equity, Where Art Thou? Opportunities to Improve Safety Culture Measurement.

Joint Commission journal on quality and patient safetyยท2022
Same author

Trust in experts, not trust in national leadership, leads to greater uptake of recommended actions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Risk, hazards & crisis in public policyยท2021
Same author

Evaluation of initial progress to implement Common Metrics across the NIH Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Consortium.

Journal of clinical and translational scienceยท2021
Same author

Do common metrics add value? Perspectives from NIH Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Consortium hubs.

Journal of clinical and translational scienceยท2021
Same author

Pediatric Trainees' Speaking Up About Unprofessional Behavior and Traditional Patient Safety Threats.

Academic pediatricsยท2020

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 10, 2026

Measurement of Specific Mycobacterial Mistranslation Rates with Gain-of-function Reporter Systems
06:18

Measurement of Specific Mycobacterial Mistranslation Rates with Gain-of-function Reporter Systems

Published on: April 26, 2019

Barriers to reporting medication errors: a measurement equivalence perspective.

Jason M Etchegaray1, Terry Throckmorton

  • 1The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, The University of Texas-Houston Memorial Hermann Center for Healthcare Quality and Safety, 6410 Fannin Street, UTPB 11.08, Houston, TX 77030, USA. jason.etchegaray@uth.tmc.edu

Quality & Safety in Health Care
|August 7, 2010
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study tested the measurement equivalence of the Medication Administration Error Reporting Survey. Results suggest the survey may not be equivalent across nurses with different experience levels, impacting patient safety data.

More Related Videos

Multimedia Battery for Assessment of Cognitive and Basic Skills in Mathematics (BM-PROMA)
10:58

Multimedia Battery for Assessment of Cognitive and Basic Skills in Mathematics (BM-PROMA)

Published on: August 28, 2021

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 10, 2026

Measurement of Specific Mycobacterial Mistranslation Rates with Gain-of-function Reporter Systems
06:18

Measurement of Specific Mycobacterial Mistranslation Rates with Gain-of-function Reporter Systems

Published on: April 26, 2019

Multimedia Battery for Assessment of Cognitive and Basic Skills in Mathematics (BM-PROMA)
10:58

Multimedia Battery for Assessment of Cognitive and Basic Skills in Mathematics (BM-PROMA)

Published on: August 28, 2021

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Health Services Research
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Patient safety is paramount in healthcare.
  • Accurate measurement of medication administration errors is crucial for improving safety.
  • Existing survey instruments require rigorous validation for diverse nursing populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate a statistical analysis for testing measurement equivalence of a patient safety survey.
  • To evaluate the Medication Administration Error Reporting Survey's reliability across different nurse experience levels.

Main Methods:

  • A random sample of 435 registered nurses in Texas completed the survey.
  • The Medication Administration Error Reporting scale (16 items) was analyzed.
  • Multiple Group Confirmatory Factor Analysis was used on calibration and holdout samples, comparing models across nurse tenure groups.

Main Results:

  • The factor structure of the Medication Administration Error Reporting System was supported.
  • Measurement equivalence of the scale varied across nursing groups with different experience levels.
  • Mixed results were observed regarding the consistency of the measure across these groups.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides a methodology for assessing survey instrument measurement equivalence.
  • The Medication Administration Error Reporting scale may not yield equivalent results for nurses with differing experience.
  • Further validation is needed to ensure reliable patient safety data across all nursing cadres.