Determinants of Medication Administration Errors Among Nurses in Public Tertiary Hospitals in South-East Nigeria

Background

Medication administration errors remain a major patient safety concern globally and can lead to adverse clinical outcomes, prolonged hospitalization, and increased healthcare costs. Nurses are directly involved in medication administration and are often exposed to factors that increase the likelihood of errors, including workload pressures, fatigue, interruptions, and staffing shortages. In Nigeria, limited evidence exists regarding factors contributing to medication administration errors among nurses. Understanding these determinants is essential for developing strategies that enhance medication safety and improve healthcare quality.

Research Objectives

• Determine the prevalence of medication administration errors among nurses.
• Assess workplace factors contributing to medication errors.
• Examine the relationship between workload and medication errors.
• Evaluate reporting practices for medication errors.
• Identify predictors of medication administration errors.

Research Questions

• What is the prevalence of medication administration errors?
• Which workplace factors contribute to medication errors?
• How does workload affect medication safety?
• How frequently are medication errors reported?
• What factors predict medication administration errors?

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