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Medication error and associated factors among adults admitted to emergency ward at the university of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital, North-West Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study, 2022.

Saron Naji GebremariamFasiel Dula SemaAbdisa Gemedi JaraBanchamlak Teferi MekonenGizework Alemnew Mekonnen
Published in: Journal of pharmaceutical policy and practice (2023)
About three-fourths of adult patients admitted to the emergency ward experienced medication errors. A considerable amount of medication errors were potentially moderately harmful. Most medication errors were due to behavioral factors. Most clinical pharmacists' interventions were accepted by physicians and nurses. Patients who stayed longer at the emergency ward, had a Charlson comorbidity index value of ≥ 3, and were on polypharmacy were at high risk of medication error. The hospital should strive to reduce medication errors at the emergency ward.
Keyphrases
  • adverse drug
  • healthcare
  • emergency department
  • public health
  • electronic health record
  • physical activity
  • patient safety
  • drug induced
  • primary care
  • mental health
  • young adults
  • general practice
  • acute care
  • tertiary care