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An observational study of root-cause analysis of medication errors in elderly with methotrexate toxicity.
Expert Opinion on Drug Safety 2024 April 5
INTRODUCTION: Medication errors are inherent in a healthcare system. This results in both time and cost burdens for both the patient and the health system. The aim of this study was to conduct a root-cause analysis of medication errors in elderly patients with methotrexate toxicity, analyze associated factors, and propose solutions.
METHODS: This single-center prospective study was designed to identify medication errors in cases of methotrexate toxicity between November 2022 to May 2023. Categorical data and free-text data are used to describe incidents. Harm assessment, factors related to medication errors, and preventability were evaluated for each case. Possible strategies to prevent similar occurrences are discussed.
RESULTS: Out of a total of 15 patients who presented during the study period, nine suffered from methotrexate toxicity due to medication errors. Most medication errors occurred during prescribing or dispensing (seven cases). Inadequate knowledge about medication and dosage, inadequate communication was identified as a contributing factor for all medication errors. Patients on long-term methotrexate treatment are at high risk of methotrexate toxicity.
CONCLUSION: This study highlights the challenges of health literacy and lacking communication between healthcare providers and patients that can be met through community pharmacy programs for the elderly in lower-middle-income countries.
METHODS: This single-center prospective study was designed to identify medication errors in cases of methotrexate toxicity between November 2022 to May 2023. Categorical data and free-text data are used to describe incidents. Harm assessment, factors related to medication errors, and preventability were evaluated for each case. Possible strategies to prevent similar occurrences are discussed.
RESULTS: Out of a total of 15 patients who presented during the study period, nine suffered from methotrexate toxicity due to medication errors. Most medication errors occurred during prescribing or dispensing (seven cases). Inadequate knowledge about medication and dosage, inadequate communication was identified as a contributing factor for all medication errors. Patients on long-term methotrexate treatment are at high risk of methotrexate toxicity.
CONCLUSION: This study highlights the challenges of health literacy and lacking communication between healthcare providers and patients that can be met through community pharmacy programs for the elderly in lower-middle-income countries.
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