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The Proportion of Self-Reported Medication Administration Errors and Associated Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Maram Banakhar1, Nouran Katooa2, Nada Alyoubi3

  • 1Public Health Department, Faculty of Nursing, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 22254, Saudi Arabia.

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Summary

Nurses in Saudi Arabia report medication administration errors (MAEs) but face barriers like high workload and fear of legal action. Improving reporting requires managing workload and creating a non-punitive culture to boost patient safety.

Keywords:
medicationmedication administration errorsnursespatient safetyreporting practice

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Practice
  • Patient Safety
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement

Background:

  • Medication administration errors (MAEs) are preventable incidents with potential harm.
  • Assessing MAE reporting rates and influencing factors among nurses is crucial for patient safety.
  • Understanding reporting behaviors is essential for developing targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the proportion of self-reported MAE reporting among nurses in Saudi Arabia.
  • To identify factors associated with MAE reporting or non-reporting.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for improving MAE reporting.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed.
  • Data were collected from 259 nurses at a teaching hospital using an electronic questionnaire.
  • Descriptive statistical analysis was used to analyze the collected data.

Main Results:

  • Nurses reported medication administration errors at a high level, notifying their department when errors occurred.
  • Key barriers to reporting MAEs included high workload (84.1%) and fear of legal action (42.5%).
  • Double-checking medications was identified as a highly recommended preventive measure (99.7%).

Conclusions:

  • Recommendations to enhance MAE reporting include effective workload management strategies.
  • Fostering a non-punitive reporting culture is vital for encouraging open communication and improving patient safety.
  • Addressing nurses' concerns about workload and legal repercussions can increase reporting rates.