Linking the processes of medication administration to medication errors in the elderly
Background:Older people are more prone to chronic diseases than younger ones and typically receive multiple medications. Medication rounds in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) are usually lengthy, with most errors occurring during the administration phase. How nurses apply medication administration...
Main Authors: | Emerentia C. Nicholson, Anneleen Damons |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | Afrikaans |
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AOSIS
2022-01-01
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Series: | Health SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://hsag.co.za/index.php/hsag/article/view/1704 |
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