Multidisciplinary Delphi study validated variables for calculating cost of medication errors in the Sri Lankan context.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The burden of medication errors needs to be costed but no standard method, nor a standard list of variables, has yet been identified. Hence, this study aimed to establish a standard list of cost variables (SLCV) for calculating the cost of medication errors in Sri Lanka from a provider perspective.

Methods

The study had three discrete phases: a systematic review to identify cost variables used globally to calculate the cost of medication errors (published), followed by a Delphi study with 18 experts to assess appropriateness, accuracy, accessibility and measurability of identified cost variables. Finally, a hospital bill analysis was done to assess accessibility and measurability of cost variables.

Results

In Delphi round 1, out of 13 cost variables, nine

SUBMITTER: Ranasinghe S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12506141 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature