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Medication administration errors in Eastern Saudi Arabia.

Mir Sadat-Ali1, Badar A Al-Shafei, Rasha A Al-Turki

  • 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, King Fahd University Hospital, Alkhobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. drsadat@hotmail.com

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Medication errors (ME) were assessed in Saudi Arabia, revealing a low prevalence. Missed medications were the most common error, highlighting the need for improved reporting to implement preventive strategies.

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Published on: November 9, 2016

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Quality and Safety
  • Clinical Pharmacy
  • Patient Safety Research

Background:

  • Medication errors (ME) pose a significant threat to patient safety in healthcare settings worldwide.
  • Understanding the prevalence and characteristics of ME is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.
  • Previous studies have highlighted varying rates of ME across different institutions and regions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence and identify the key features of medication errors (ME) among patients admitted to King Fahd University Hospital.
  • To provide data on ME specific to the Saudi Arabian healthcare context.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis of 38 reported medication errors (ME) from January 2008 to December 2009 at King Fahd University Hospital.
  • Data collected included patient demographics (age, gender, nationality), nursing unit, and time of error occurrence.
  • Statistical analysis using Student's t-test with a significance level of p<0.05 was employed.

Main Results:

  • A total of 38 medication errors (ME) were reported during the study period.
  • Missed medication was the most frequent error, accounting for 39.5% of cases.
  • Errors were most common in pediatric medicine and obstetrics/gynecology units (39.5%), with 50% occurring during the 3-11 pm shift.

Conclusions:

  • The study indicates a low prevalence of medication errors (ME) at the institution compared to global literature.
  • Under-reporting of ME may contribute to the observed low prevalence.
  • Encouraging a less punitive reporting system is recommended to facilitate ME study and the implementation of preventive measures.