A systematic literature review on strategies to avoid look-alike errors of labels.

ABSTRACT: PURPOSE:Unclear labeling has been recognized as an important cause of look-alike medication errors. The aim of this literature review is to systematically evaluate the current evidence on strategies to minimize medication errors due to look-alike labels. METHODS:A literature search of PubMed and EMBASE for all available years was performed independently by two reviewers. Original studies assessing strategies to minimize medication errors due to look-alike labels focusing on readability of labels by health professionals or consumers were included. Data were analyzed descriptively due to the variability of study methods. RESULTS:Sixteen studies were included. Thirteen studies were performed in a laboratory and three in a healthcare setting. Eleven studies evaluated Tall Man lettering, i.e.,

SUBMITTER: Larmene-Beld KHM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6061459 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature