Investigating Causes of Medical Errors in Intensive Care Units in Iran: A Cross-sectional Study
Omid Moradi Moghaddam,
Ahmad Keshtkar,
Mohsen Sedighi
et al.
Abstract:Background
Medical errors cause disability and mortality in intensive care units (ICUs). We aimed to determine the occurrence and causes of medical errors in the ICUs of Iran.
Methods
In this cross-sectional study, data from the family complaint files referred to The disciplinary authority of Iran Medical Council was retrospectively reviewed to explore the causes of medical errors. Statistical analysis was performed in SPSS Version 26.0.
Results
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