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KMID : 1003020100110020094
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Qualitative Research
2010 Volume.11 No. 2 p.94 ~ p.105
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Experiences of Nurses in Medication Errors
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Lee Eun-Kyung
Jung Chun-Wha
Jeon Hye-Jin
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study aims to explore the experiences of nurses in medication errors.
Methods: Data were collected through in-depth interviews with nine people who had worked in a university hospital from May 28 until July 7, 2010. Data analysis was applied Colaizzi (1978)`s phenomenological methodology.
Results: The following six categories were revealed for the experiences of nurses in medication errors: "turning to seek the answer in confusion," "feeling a sudden fear," "feeling smaller than themselves," "stoping shilly-shallying around and being faithful to your principle," "being sensitive in similar situation," and "leaving indelible scars." When nurses experienced medication errors, they explored problem solving ways, became smaller by themselves, and tried to prevent future errors. However, their mistakes had caused scar in their heart.
Conclusion: The results provide the basic data to develop guidelines and strategies for preventing medication errors and maintaining patient safety.
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KEYWORD
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Medication errors, Safety, Qualitative research
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