Causes of medication administration errors in hospitals: a systematic review of quantitative and qualitative evidence.
Keers RN, Williams SD, Cooke J, et al. Causes of medication administration errors in hospitals: a systematic review of quantitative and qualitative evidence. Drug Saf. 2013;36(11):1045-67. doi:10.1007/s40264-013-0090-2.
This systematic review identified several systems causes of medication administration errors, including interruptions, communication breakdowns, fatigue, and overall workload. A recent review found only limited evidence supporting strategies to prevent medication administration errors.