Archives

CNM RESEARCH JOURNAL

Volume no. 14 | JUNE 2024
Issue no. 14


Title
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION ERRORS IN INFUSION THERAPY AMONG ICU NURSES IN SELECTED HOSPITALS IN BATANGAS PROVINCE
Author
Bagtas, Mekaela Nichole B., Carcabuso, Jamaica Mae D., Dipasupil, Strawberry Mae, Matalog, Reniel C., Morada, Hannah Beatrice A.
Views: 33 Cited: 0
Downloads: 0
Click here to download
Abstract
Medication administration errors (MAEs) in infusion therapy among ICU nurses pose significant risks to patients, yet these risks remain underexplored. This study examined ICU nurses’ demographic profiles, their perceptions of MAEs in terms of frequency, severity, and preventability, associated risks, and correlations between demographic factors, MAEs, and risks. A descriptive-correlational, non-experimental quantitative design was used, with total enumeration sampling of 50 ICU nurses. Data were gathered using a self-structured questionnaire covering demographic profiles, MAE assessment, and associated risks. Statistical analyses included Frequency Distribution, Simple Percentage, Weighted Mean, Mann-Whitney U Test, and Kruskal-Wallis H Test. Results showed no statistically significant correlation between demographic profiles, MAEs, and associated risks. However, findings indicated that nurses are aware of MAE risks, suggesting no need for changes to existing policies or standards. The study emphasized the importance of maintaining current knowledge and skills to address potential hazards in infusion therapy. Ultimately, the research contributed to understanding the causes of MAEs and proposed strategies to enhance patient safety and care quality.
Keywords
Risk Associated, Medication Administration Error, Infusion therapy, Intensive Care Unit Nurses
References
Admin. (2019, March 5). 6 common medication administration errors | EMAR. eMAR. https://bit.ly/47diiV0 Alghamdi, A. A., Keers, R. N., Sutherland, A., & Ashcroft, D. M. (2019). Prevalence and nature of medication errors and preventable adverse drug events in paediatric and neonatal intensive care settings: A systematic review. Drug Safety, 42(12), 1423–1436. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40264-019-00856-9 Beaudart, C., Witjes, M., Rood, P., & Hiligsmann, M. (2023). Medication administration errors in the domain of infusion therapy in intensive care units: A survey study among nurses. Archives of Public Health, 81(1). https://bit.ly/3QZK9SX 276 Buetti, N., & Timsit, J. F. (2019). Management and prevention of central venous catheter-related infections in the ICU. Seminars in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 40(4), 508-523. Thieme Medical Publishers. Costa, L. A., De Sousa, I. C., Silva, R. K. R., Vale, A. C. D., Pinto, C. R., Machado, J. F. F., Valli, C. G., & De Souza, L. E. P. F. (2022b). Observational study on medication administration errors at a University Hospital in Brazil: Incidence, nature, and associated factors. Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice, 15(1). https://bit.ly/46fv8k0 Henderson, R. by E. (2023). Healthcare professionals experience negative emotions after medication administration errors. News-Medical.net. https://bit.ly/46sWrrh Hoeve, C. E., Francisca, R. D. C., Zomerdijk, I. M., Sturkenboom, M., & Straus, S. M. J. M. (2019). Description of the risk management of medication errors for centrally authorised products in the European Union. Drug Safety, 43(1), 45–55. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40264-019-00874-7 Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine. (2020). Incidence of medication error in critical care unit of a tertiary care hospital: Where do we stand? Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine. https://bitly.ws/32Y9I Jin, H., Xiao, Z., Yao, J., Gong, Z., Wang, H., & Zhao, Y. (2023b). Effects of workload on medication administration errors in nursing: An analysis based on system dynamics modeling. Simulation. https://bit.ly/3QwwYaA Kerari, A., & Innab, A. (2021). The influence of nurses’ characteristics on medication administration errors: An integrative review. SAGE Open Nursing. https://bit.ly/3GgcAG1 Kuitunen, S., Niittynen, I., Airaksinen, M., & Holmström, A. (2021). Systemic causes of in-hospital intravenous medication errors: A systematic review. Journal of Patient Safety, 17(8), e1660–e1668. https://bit.ly/40FoFhf Márquez-Hernández, V. V., Fuentes-Colmenero, A. L., & Gutiérrez-Puertas, L. (2019). Factors related to medication errors in the preparation and administration of intravenous medication in the hospital environment. PLOS ONE. https://bit.ly/3QHFbsu Martin, C., Joyce-McCoach, J. T., Peddle, M., & East, C. (2023). Sleep deprivation and medication administration errors in registered nurses—a scoping review. Journal of Clinical Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.16912 Medication administration errors. (2019, September 7). PSNet. https://bit.ly/3FYThAN Nkurunziza, A., Chironda, G., Mukeshimana, M., Uwamahoro, M. C., Umwangange, M. L., & Ngendahayo, F. (2019). Factors contributing to medication administration errors and barriers to self-reporting among nurses: A review of literature. Rwanda Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2(3), 294-303. Ratanto, H., Hariyati, R. T. S., Mediawati, A. S., & Eryando, T. (2021). Workload as the most important influencing factor of medication errors by nurses. The Open Nursing Journal, 15(1), 204–210. https://bit.ly/3G1671o 277 Savva, G., Papastavrou, E., Charalambous, A., Vryonides, S., & Merkouris, A. (2022). Exploring nurses’ perceptions of medication error risk factors: Findings from a sequential qualitative study. Global Qualitative Nursing Research, 9. https://bit.ly/3sADZzc Simin, D., Milutinović, D., Turkulov, V., & Brkić, S. (2019). Incidence, severity, and risk factors of peripheral intravenous cannula-induced complications: An observational prospective study. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 28(9-10). Studies indicate parent and patient education reduces patient harm. (2023, November 9). I.V. House. https://bit.ly/46rALfo Supreme Court E-Library. (2019). Special Training Program for Nurses on Intravenous Injection. https://bit.ly/3QDfxoD Tsegaye, D., Alem, G., Tessema, Z., & Bayih, W. A. (2020b). Medication administration errors and associated factors among nurses. International Journal of General Medicine, 13, 1621–1632. https://bit.ly/3MFe4NF Wondmieneh, A., Alemu, W., Tadele, N., & Demis, A. (2020). Medication administration errors and contributing factors among nurses: A cross- sectional study in tertiary hospitals, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. BMC Nursing, 19(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-0397-0 WHO calls for further efforts to enhance patient safety (2022). Philippine News Agency. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1183925