Investigating pediatric nurses’ perceptions of factors contributing to MAEs at Yendi hospital, Ghana
Abstract Background Medication administration errors (MAEs) are a critical concern in pediatric healthcare, contributing to adverse drug events (ADEs) and negatively impacting patient health. Objectives This study explores pediatric nurses’ perceptions of factors contributing to MAEs at Yendi Munici...
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| description | Abstract Background Medication administration errors (MAEs) are a critical concern in pediatric healthcare, contributing to adverse drug events (ADEs) and negatively impacting patient health. Objectives This study explores pediatric nurses’ perceptions of factors contributing to MAEs at Yendi Municipal Hospital to develop interventions enhancing patient safety. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among 143 nurses at Yendi Municipal Hospital using structured questionnaires. Data were analysed using SPSS 26.0 and Excel 2016. Bivariate analysis examined relationships between socio-demographic characteristics and MAEs. Results Contributing factors to MAEs included inadequate training (91.6%), misunderstanding medical abbreviations (88.8%), poor supervision (92.3%), eagerness to sign out shifts (70.6%), improper handover (88.8%), inadequate staff (77.6%), dosage miscalculations (83.9%), and illegible handwriting (81.8%). Significant associations were found between MAEs and the type of unit/ward (X²=6.25, p = 0.012) and educational level (Fisher Exact test = 4.20, p = 0.036). Conclusion Inadequate training, poor supervision, and communication issues are major contributors to MAEs in pediatric settings. Targeted interventions can significantly improve patient safety and care quality. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1ec56e6b0aa34282b8af3dce09095dc42025-08-20T02:20:38ZengBMCBMC Pediatrics1471-24312024-12-0124111010.1186/s12887-024-05269-xInvestigating pediatric nurses’ perceptions of factors contributing to MAEs at Yendi hospital, GhanaRuth Nimota Nukpezah0Nathaniel Awenlesakba Anyaba1Wahab Osman2School of Nursing and Midwifery, University for Development StudiesGhana College of Nurses and MidwivesSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, University for Development StudiesAbstract Background Medication administration errors (MAEs) are a critical concern in pediatric healthcare, contributing to adverse drug events (ADEs) and negatively impacting patient health. Objectives This study explores pediatric nurses’ perceptions of factors contributing to MAEs at Yendi Municipal Hospital to develop interventions enhancing patient safety. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among 143 nurses at Yendi Municipal Hospital using structured questionnaires. Data were analysed using SPSS 26.0 and Excel 2016. Bivariate analysis examined relationships between socio-demographic characteristics and MAEs. Results Contributing factors to MAEs included inadequate training (91.6%), misunderstanding medical abbreviations (88.8%), poor supervision (92.3%), eagerness to sign out shifts (70.6%), improper handover (88.8%), inadequate staff (77.6%), dosage miscalculations (83.9%), and illegible handwriting (81.8%). Significant associations were found between MAEs and the type of unit/ward (X²=6.25, p = 0.012) and educational level (Fisher Exact test = 4.20, p = 0.036). Conclusion Inadequate training, poor supervision, and communication issues are major contributors to MAEs in pediatric settings. Targeted interventions can significantly improve patient safety and care quality.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-024-05269-xMedication administration errorsPediatric nursesPatient safetyGhanaHealthcare settings |
| spellingShingle | Ruth Nimota Nukpezah Nathaniel Awenlesakba Anyaba Wahab Osman Investigating pediatric nurses’ perceptions of factors contributing to MAEs at Yendi hospital, Ghana BMC Pediatrics Medication administration errors Pediatric nurses Patient safety Ghana Healthcare settings |
| title | Investigating pediatric nurses’ perceptions of factors contributing to MAEs at Yendi hospital, Ghana |
| title_full | Investigating pediatric nurses’ perceptions of factors contributing to MAEs at Yendi hospital, Ghana |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Investigating pediatric nurses’ perceptions of factors contributing to MAEs at Yendi hospital, Ghana |
| title_short | Investigating pediatric nurses’ perceptions of factors contributing to MAEs at Yendi hospital, Ghana |
| title_sort | investigating pediatric nurses perceptions of factors contributing to maes at yendi hospital ghana |
| topic | Medication administration errors Pediatric nurses Patient safety Ghana Healthcare settings |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-024-05269-x |
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