Objective Multiplicity in terminology has been suggested as a possible explanation for the
variation in the prevalence of medication errors. So far, few empirical studies have …

Purpose A medication error (ME) is an error that causes damage or poses a threat of harm to
a patient. Several studies have shown that only a minority of MEs actually causes harm, and …

In order to reduce the numbers of medication errors (MEs) that cause adverse reactions
(ARs) many authors have tried to identify patient‐related risk factors. However, the evidence …

Objective. To investigate the frequency, type, and consequences of medication errors in
more stages of the medication process, including discharge summaries. Design. A cross …

Background Achieving high levels of patient satisfaction requires hospital management to
be proactive in patient-centred care improvement initiatives and to engage frontline …

Background To achieve a high level of patient satisfaction, providers need to identify and
address patients' expectations. However, providers' beliefs and attitudes regarding …

Elderly patients are vulnerable to medication errors and adverse drug events due to
increased morbidity, polypharmacy and inappropriate interactions. The objective of this …

Aims: Definitions of medication errors vary widely in the literature, and prevalence from 2–
75% in part because of this lack of consensus. Thus, clarification of the concept is urgently …

Medication errors (ME s) are preventable and can result in patient harm and increased
expenses in the healthcare system in terms of hospitalization, prolonged hospitalizations …

Excessive alcohol consumption can have adverse effects on health, and patients who suffer
from alcohol use disorders are subject to much stigmatization. Nurses are often the first point …