Original Research Article
Year: 2021 | Month: November | Volume: 11 | Issue: 11 | Pages: 286-295
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20211134
Perception on Occurrence of Medication Errors and Its Prevention among Nursing Officers
Solomon James Mangalaraj1, Binu Mathew2, Anjali Pandey3, Anjali Kumari Jaiswal4, Anmol5, Archana A J6, Arti Kumari7, Dayna8
1PhD Nursing, Faculty, College of Nursing, AIIMS RAIPUR
2Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, AIIMS RAIPUR
3-8B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing, College of Nursing, AIIMS RAIPUR
Corresponding Author: Solomon James Mangalaraj
ABSTRACT
Aim of the study was to assess the perception on occurrence of medication error and to assess the perception on prevention of medication error among nursing officers in wards at a selected hospital, Raipur.
Objectives
- To assess the perception on occurrence of medication error among nurses.
- To assess the perception on prevention of medication error among nurses.
Review of literature was prepared relevant to the study. The conceptual framework of the study was based on” Imogene King’s Goal Attainment Theory”. Pilot study was done among nurses in selected wards at a selected hospital, Raipur. The main study was conducted in selected wards at a selected hospital, Raipur. A total of 60 nursing officers were included in the study and they were selected using non probability convenience sampling technique. The instrument used for data collection was standard 5-point Likert rating scale. Validity and reliability of the tool were done. Data were collected for the period of 4 weeks. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data. It was observed in the present study that majority (74%) of the total sample of nursing officers had adequate perception on occurrence of medication error and (82%) of the total sample of nurses had adequate perception on prevention of medication error.
Key words: Medication errors, Perception, Occurrence, Prevention, Nursing officers.