A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Medication Safety Incidents Reported in Neonatal and Children's Intensive Care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Critically ill neonates and paediatric patients may be at a greater risk of medication-related safety incidents than those in other clinical areas.

Objective

This study aimed to examine the nature of, and contributory factors associated with, medication-related safety incidents reported in neonatal and paediatric intensive care units (ICUs).

Methods

We carried out a mixed-methods analysis of anonymised medication safety incidents reported to the National Reporting and Learning System that involved children (aged ≤ 18 years) admitted to ICUs across England and Wales over a 9-year period (2010-2018). Data were analysed descriptively, and free-text descriptions of harmful incidents were examined to explore potential contributory factors associated with inciden

SUBMITTER: Alghamdi AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8119278 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature