Effects of sharing information on drug administration errors in pediatric wards: a pre–post intervention study

• DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s128504
• Publication Date: 2017-03-24T01:54:46Z
• Authors: Siew-Siang Chua; Sim Mei Choo; Che Zuraini Sulaiman; Asma Omar; Meow Keong Thong
• Keywords: Drug Administration

Background and purpose: Drug administration errors are more likely to reach the patient than other medication errors. The main aim of this study was determine whether sharing information on drug among health care providers would reduce such problems. Patients methods: This involved direct, undisguised observations administrations in two pediatric wards a major teaching hospital Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. consisted phases: Phase 1 (pre-intervention) 2 (post-intervention). Data were collected by observers over 40-day period both study. Both pharmacy graduates: Observer just completed her undergraduate degree, whereas doing one-year internship as provisionally registered pharmacist under A error defined discrepancy between regimen received that intended prescriber also procedures did not follow standard policies procedures. Results from analyzed, presented discussed with ward staff before commencement data collection 2. Results: total 1,284 1,401 doses drugs administered 2, respectively. rate reduced significantly (44.3% versus 28.6%, respectively; P <0.001). Logistic regression analysis showed adjusted odds almost three times ( most common types incorrect technique preparation. Nasogastric intravenous routes contributed Conclusion: had occurred associated reduction Keywords: error, intervention, sharing, Letter Editor has been published for article