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Nurses' experiences and perspectives on medication safety practices: an explorative qualitative study.
Marian Smeulers1, Astrid T Onderwater, Myra C B van Zwieten
1Department of Quality and Process Innovation (KPI), Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Journal of Nursing Management
|March 19, 2014
Summary
Nurses are key to preventing medication errors, but their effectiveness depends on knowledge, work conditions, and supportive environments. Enhancing nursing skills and knowledge is crucial for safe medication management.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Patient Safety
- Medication Management
Background:
- Medication administration errors pose significant risks to patient safety.
- Understanding nurses' perspectives is vital for developing effective error prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nurses' experiences and viewpoints on preventing medication administration errors.
- To identify factors influencing nurses' roles in medication safety.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative interview study.
- 20 nurses from an academic medical center participated.
- Interviews conducted between March and December 2011.
Main Results:
- Nurses' clinical reasoning is essential for medication safety.
- Knowledge of risks and work circumstances impact nurses' ability to work safely.
- Acceptance of safety practices depends on perceived advantages, feasibility, and appropriateness.
Conclusions:
- Nurses are pivotal in safe medication management.
- Adequate performance relies on risk assessment knowledge and work environment.
- A supportive learning climate is necessary for developing nursing skills and knowledge in medication safety.
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