Barriers and enablers of medication safety: A qualitative study from public hospitals in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Basira Kankia Lawal,
Shafiu Mohammed,
Aliyu A Alhaji
et al.
Abstract:Background: There has been a growing concern for patient safety in recent years. Little is known about medication safety in Nigeria. Anecdotal evidence has indicated widespread medication errors and insufficient error reporting in healthcare facilities.
Aim: This study aimed to explore the factors affecting medication safety in selected public health facilities in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Methods: Semi-structured interviews (using a topic guide) were conducted with fifteen (15) purposively sampled healthcare pro… Show more
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