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Monirsadat Nematollahi1, Behnaz Bagherian2, Roghayeh Mehdipour-Rabori2
1Department of Pediatric Nursing School of Nursing and Midwifery, Reproductive and Family Health Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences Kerman Iran.
Nearly all nurses reported making errors, with medication errors being most common. Organizational factors significantly contribute to these nursing errors, necessitating proactive healthcare system interventions.
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Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Patient Safety
- Healthcare Quality
Background:
- Medical errors pose a significant risk to patient well-being and healthcare quality.
- Understanding the root causes of nursing errors is crucial for implementing effective safety measures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of nursing errors.
- To identify the factors influencing nursing errors in Iran.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-method approach using a sequential explanatory design.
- Quantitative phase: Cross-sectional study with 200 nurses completing error and influencing factor questionnaires.
- Qualitative phase: Semi-structured interviews with 30 nurses.
Main Results:
- 99% of nurses reported at least one error; medication errors had the highest average score.
- Organizational factors showed the highest average scores as causes of errors.
- Significant positive correlations were found between error dimensions and their causes (p < 0.05).
Conclusions:
- A high prevalence of nursing errors necessitates proactive strategies.
- Healthcare managers must address contributing factors to reduce errors and improve patient care.