Views, experiences and contributory factors related to medication errors associated with direct oral anticoagulants: a qualitative study with physicians and nurses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have become preferable for the management of thromboembolic events. Recent publications have however identified high volume of medication errors related to DOACs. There is limited literature on why and how such errors occur or happen in clinical practice.

Aim

This study aimed to explore views, experiences, contributory factors related to DOACs medication errors from the perspectives of healthcare professionals.

Method

Semi-structured interviews using online videoconferencing were conducted with physicians and nurses from tertiary care hospitals in three different regions in Saudi Arabia. Questions included views, experiences and perceived factors contributing to errors. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and were themati

SUBMITTER: Al Rowily A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9393124 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature