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

Charlotte BeaudartMaureen WitjesPaul RoodMickael Hiligsmann
Published in: Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique (2023)
Based on ICU nurses' perceptions, the present study suggests that strategies to reduce MAEs in these units should focus on, among other factors, the high patient-to-nurse ratio, problems in communication between nurses, frequent staff changes and transfers of care, and no/incorrect dosage/concentration on drug labels.
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