Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Medication errors are prevalent in hospital settings, compromising patient safety and healthcare quality. To improve patient outcomes, these errors must be minimized. India's regulatory system for controlling medication errors is still inadequate, necessitating the establishment of a more robust regulatory framework. This study aims to Identify the level of knowledge, attitudes kills regarding medication administration and Assess awareness of the medication error reporting system also to determine the most significant contributing factors to medication errors and their relationship with knowledge. Conducted over two months (May to June 2020), this cross‐sectional study took place at a rural tertiary care teaching hospital. It focused on staff nurses working in departments such as Medicine, Surgery, ICU, Emergency Medicine, PediatricsObstetrics and Gynecology. Among the 100 participants, the majority demonstrated good knowledge of medication errors. Notably, 92% correctly identified oral medication routes and the administration route for GTN. Additionally, 89% correctly identified an antimicrobial drug and properly administered an IV antibiotic. However, while 72% of respondents understood what constitutes a medication error, 28% lacked this crucial knowledge, revealing significant gaps in knowledge and awareness related to medication errors. While the results indicate a strong foundational knowledge of medication administration among healthcare professionals, there are significant gaps in awareness and understanding of medication errors and their prevention. Addressing these gaps through targeted education, improved protocolist supportive reporting environment is essential to enhancing patient safety and reducing the incidence of medication errors.
How to cite this article:
V.D. Deepti and K. Befin. Evaluation of Knowledge on Medication Administration, Medication Error and their Reporting among Nurses in A Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.7.559.562
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2024.7.559.562