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Using a Delphi method to identify human factors contributing to nursing errors.

October 4, 2017

Roth C, Brewer M, Wieck L. Nurs Forum. 2017;52(3):173-179.

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Using a Delphi consensus method, investigators identified 24 causes of nursing errors, including fatigue, excessive workload, and lack of motivation. The authors believe their findings should spark discussion about how to improve the safety of nursing care.

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