Nurse Perception on Medication Error in Intensive Care Unit
10.15520/jmbas.v7i7.194
Abstract
Introduction: Medication error is incorrect or wrongful administration of medication
that can cause harm to patient safety. The role of healthcare provider especially nurses
is important in preventing the medication error.
Objectives: This study aims to assess the nurse perception on medication error.
Methods/Materials: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 65 nurses work
in ICU of Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. A set of
questionnaires distributed and data obtained were analyzed using SPSS for descriptive
and inferential analysis.
Result: Most participated respondents are female (N=61, 93.8%). The nurses agree
on the importance to report medication error even no harm has resulted to the patient
(98.4%), nurse manager should keep track of a nurse’s medication errors (96.9%) and
medication-dispensing technology reduces medication error (95.4%). Important factors
that potentially contribute to medication error were unclear verbal order (86.2%),
look-alike sound-alike drugs (84.6%), and insufficient training (73.8%). The perception
of medication error and factor contributed to medication error has a weak and
negatively relationship (-0.179) and not correlated (p=0.077). The significant association
was seen between demographic characteristics and nurses’ perception on medication
error. Only education level seen associated with perception on medication error
(p=0.01).
Conclusion: Emphas
How to Cite
Salizar Mohamed Ludin, Suzilawati Mohamed Ariffin, Nurul Afida Ilias (2019). Nurse Perception on Medication Error in Intensive Care Unit. Journal of Medical Biomedical and Applied Sciences , Vol. 7 No. 7 (2019) , 267-271 . https://doi.org/10.15520/jmbas.v7i7.194