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Exploring the impact of feedback on prescribing error rates: a pilot study
Michael Lloyd1, Simon David Watmough2, Sarah Victoria O'Brien3
1Pharmacy Department, St. Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Whiston, Merseyside, L35 5DR, UK. michael.lloyd@sthk.nhs.uk.
International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
|July 13, 2017
Summary
Pharmacist-led feedback significantly reduced prescribing errors in hospitals. This intervention shows promise for improving patient safety by optimizing medication management.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Patient Safety
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
Background:
- Prescribing errors are a significant issue in hospital environments.
- Feedback mechanisms are recognized as a strategy to mitigate these errors.
- Hospital pharmacists are well-positioned to deliver effective prescribing error feedback.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a pharmacist-led feedback program on prescribing error rates.
- To assess the effectiveness of individualized, constructive feedback in a hospital setting.
Main Methods:
- A prospective audit design was employed, comparing an intervention group with a control group.
- The intervention group received pharmacist-led feedback, while the control group maintained standard practice.
- Prescribing audits were conducted at baseline and after a 3-month intervention period, with data analyzed using statistical tests.
Main Results:
- Error frequencies were comparable at baseline but significantly different post-intervention (p < 0.005).
- The intervention group experienced a mean reduction in prescribing error rates of -11.5%.
- The control group showed a mean increase of +5.9%, with a significant between-group difference of 17.4% (p < 0.05).
Conclusions:
- Pharmacist-led feedback is an effective strategy for reducing prescribing errors.
- This intervention demonstrates potential for broader implementation to enhance patient safety in hospitals.
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