Contributing factors that influence medication errors in the prehospital paramedic environment: a mixed-method systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

There is limited reliable research available on medication errors in relation to paramedic practice, with most evidence-based medication safety guidelines based on research in nursing, operating theatre and pharmacy settings. While similarities exist, evidence suggests that the prehospital environment is distinctly different in many aspects. The prevention of errors requires attention to factors from the organisational and regulatory level down to specific tasks and patient characteristics. The evidence available suggests errors may occur in up to 12.76% of medication administrations in some prehospital settings. With multiple sources stating that the errors are under-reported, this represents significant potential for patient harm. This review will seek to identify th

SUBMITTER: Walker D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7008412 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature