Risks in the analogue and digitally-supported medication process and potential solutions to increase patient safety in the hospital: A mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In hospital medication errors are common. Our aim was to investigate risks of the analogue and digitally-supported medication process and any potential solutions.

Methods

A mixed methods study including a structured literature search and online questionnaires based on the Delphi method was conducted. First, all risks were structured into main and sub-risks and second, risks were grouped into risk clusters. Third, healthcare experts assessed risk clusters regarding their likelihood of occurrence their possible impact on patient safety. Experts were also asked to estimate the potential for digital solutions and solutions that strengthen the competence of healthcare professionals.

Results

Overall, 160 main risks and 542 sub-risks were identified. Main risks we

SUBMITTER: Kopanz J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10898776 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature