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Factors Influencing Medication Administration Errors Among Nurses in Nigerian Hospitals

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4 Objectives
4 Research Questions

Background

Medication administration errors are a major patient safety concern and are often linked to system and human factors.

Research Objectives

  • Determine the prevalence of medication administration errors.
  • Identify factors contributing to errors.
  • Assess nurses' knowledge of medication safety practices.
  • Recommend interventions to improve patient safety.

Research Questions

  • What is the prevalence of medication administration errors among nurses?
  • Which factors contribute to medication errors?
  • What is the level of knowledge regarding medication safety?
  • How can medication errors be reduced?

Suggested Methodology

Cross-sectional mixed-methods study involving surveys, observations, and incident report reviews.

Keywords

Medication ErrorsPatient SafetyNursing PracticeQuality CareNigeria

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