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Medication errors in Jordan: A systematic review
Abeer M Rababa'h1, Afrah Nabil Mardini1, Mera A Ababneh1
1Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Summary
Medication errors are a significant patient safety concern in Jordan. This review found prescribing errors were most common, with wide prevalence variations across studies.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Quality and Safety
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Clinical Pharmacy Practice
Background:
- Medication errors (MEs) pose a substantial threat to patient safety across all stages of medication use.
- Understanding the prevalence and types of MEs is crucial for improving healthcare outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review studies reporting the rates, prevalence, and/or incidence of medication errors in various healthcare settings in Jordan.
- To identify the most common types of medication errors and their reported prevalence.
Main Methods:
- A systematic search of PubMed, HINARI, Google, and SCOPUS was conducted.
- Included were observational, cross-sectional, or cohort studies on MEs in adult Jordanian healthcare settings.
- 24 papers were included after screening 411 identified records.
Main Results:
- Prescribing errors were the most frequently reported ME, with prevalence ranging from 0.1% to 96%.
- Unintentional discrepancies had a prevalence of 47% to 67.9%.
- Documentation errors ranged from 33.7% to 65% prevalence.
Conclusions:
- Significant variation exists in reported ME prevalence rates, likely due to differences in clinical settings, populations, and methodologies.
- There is a critical need to address medication errors and enhance drug therapy practices through education and training for healthcare professionals.
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