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Medication errors in practice: A mixed-methods study from Diwan Polyclinic-Muscat.

Zainab Ali Mohammed Al-Mukhaini1, Ingrid Passarin2, Edna M Mora Palomares3

  • 1Directorate General of Medical Services, Government of Oman Ministry of Health, Muscat, Muscat Governorate, Oman zalmukhini@yahoo.com.

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Healthcare professionals frequently encounter medication errors (MEs), with prescribing errors being the most common. Enhancing communication, staff well-being, and electronic medical records can help minimize these errors.

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BurnoutHealth & safetyHealth policyPatient-Centered CareQuality in health care

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Area of Science:

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

Background:

  • Medication errors (MEs) pose a significant threat to patient safety and healthcare quality.
  • Understanding healthcare professionals' experiences with MEs is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the types and contributing factors of medication errors (MEs) experienced by healthcare professionals.
  • To explore the emotional and professional impact of MEs on healthcare workers.
  • To identify strategies for minimizing MEs in clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative (cross-sectional questionnaire) and qualitative (semi-structured interviews) data collection.
  • Study conducted at Diwan Polyclinic, involving 83 healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, pharmacists).
  • Data focused on identifying ME types, causes, effects, and suggested mitigation strategies.

Main Results:

  • 53% of participants reported experiencing medication errors (MEs).
  • Prescribing errors were the most frequent type (51%), followed by dispensing (39%) and administering errors (10%).
  • Key strategies implemented included double-checking, patient education, and alerting physicians to errors; suggested improvements involved better communication and electronic record integration.

Conclusions:

  • Prescribing errors are the predominant type of medication error (ME) encountered by healthcare professionals.
  • Improving interprofessional communication, prioritizing staff well-being, and advancing electronic medical record functionalities are vital for reducing MEs.
  • Addressing these factors can significantly enhance patient safety and medication management outcomes.