Medication administration errors in the domain of infusion therapy in intensive care units: a survey study among nurses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite extensive research carried out on medication administration errors (MAEs) in the domain of infusion therapy, there is limited knowledge on nurse's perceptions on the occurrence of MAEs during infusion therapy. Since nurses are responsible for medication preparation and administration in Dutch hospitals, it is vital to understand their perspectives on the risk factors for MAEs.

Aim

The purpose of this study is to investigate the perception of nurses, working in adult ICUs, on the occurrence of MAEs during continuous infusion therapies.

Methods

A digital web-based survey was distributed among 373 ICU nurses working in Dutch hospitals. The survey investigated nurses' perceptions on the frequency, severity of consequences and preventability of MAEs, fac

SUBMITTER: Beaudart C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9930049 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature