Assessment and Improvement of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Medication Errors among Medical and Dental Interns In South India

F. Acharya¹ , R. Yogananda² , R. Mamatha³ , N. Priyanka⁴

Section:Research Paper, Product Type: Isroset-Journal
Vol.5 , Issue.6 , pp.24-27, Jun-2019

Online published on Jun 30, 2019

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Abstract :
Preventing medication error is of prime importance in hospital setting. To establish management and preventive plan for commonly occurring medication errors, healthcare professionals must have fundamental knowledge and appropriate attitude towards it. This study is an endeavour to access and improve knowledge, attitude and practice regarding medication error among medical and dental professionals. This prospective Interventional study was carried out for a period of six months at two health care settings. Study found that medical and dental interns had limited knowledge regarding medication error. The awareness in terms of knowledge was significantly low in medical interns compared to dental interns which was improved significantly after conducting structural education session.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Medication Error, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, South India

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