Medication errors in hospitals in the Middle East: a systematic review of prevalence, nature, severity and contributory factors.

Binny ThomasVibhu PaudyalKatie MacLureAbdulrouf PallivalapilaJames McLayWessam El KassemMoza Al HailDerek Stewart

Published in: European journal of clinical pharmacology (2019)

There is a need to improve the quality and reporting of studies from Middle Eastern countries. A standardised approach to quantifying medication errors' prevalence, severity, outcomes and contributory factors is warranted.

Keyphrases

adverse drug
risk factors
healthcare
patient safety
electronic health record
emergency department
type diabetes
adipose tissue
insulin resistance