Managing medication errors--a qualitative study.

Pamela Stetina; Michael Groves; Leslie Pafford

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Managing medication errors--a qualitative study.

Pamela Stetina·Michael Groves·Leslie Pafford

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Medication errors continue to be a significant issue affecting patient safety in United States hospitals. The researchers conducted a qualitative study to explore the understanding and management of medication errors by practicing nurses. The results indicated a belief that late medication administration does not always constitute an error, the use of nursing judgment helps determine when and if medication should be given, and an increased reliance upon computerized and systematic checks put into place in health care systems.

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Pamela Stetina, Michael Groves, Leslie Pafford. 2005. Managing medication errors--a qualitative study.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16035634/

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