Medication administration error and contributing factors among pediatric inpatient in public hospitals of Tigray, northern Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medication administration error is a medication error that occurs while administering a medication to a patient. A variety of factors make pediatrics more susceptible to medication errors and its consequences. In low-income countries, like Ethiopia, there is no sufficient evidence regarding medication administration error among pediatrics. The aim of this study is, therefore, to determine the magnitude and factors associated with medication administration error among pediatric population.

Methods

A prospective observational based cross sectional study design was conducted from January to April 2017. Data collection was done using pre-tested structured questionnaire and blind observation checklist to health professionals in charge of administering selected medicati

SUBMITTER: Baraki Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6180598 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature