ABSTRACT

Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the common medication error (ME), in Asthma Patients and its causes, category, and severity by using suitable questionnaire. Methods: A prospective observational study was carried out for 6 months in a Respiratory department at a private hospital in Erode. Demographic data, clinical history, and complete prescription were noted. Results: A total of 557 Asthma cases were collected, among that 354 MEs were identified in which male patients were 341 (61.2%) and females 216(38.7%). The number of MEs occurred due to physician was 59 (10.5%), due to nurses was 99 (17.7%), and combined was 34 (6.1%). Incomplete prescription was the main type of error that we found. About 195 (35.0%) of the error was identified and informed to the staff and no specific action was needed for 35.0% of errors. In our study, we found that majority of 149 (26.7%) errors were categorized under category B, but there was no harm to the patient. Conclusion: The present study concluded that most of the patients admitted in the respiratory department would experience MEs. Clinical pharmacist can play a major role in the early detection and prevention of MEs and thus can improve the quality of care to the patients. Keywords: Medication Error, Drug related Problems, Asthma, and Patient’s Safety, Prospective study
Publication date: 25/01/2022

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.1.2032