To assess the effectiveness of MEET-Medication error encouragement training upon reduction in medication error and improvement of level of knowledge among staff nurses at Apollo hospital, BG Road

Abstract

Medication errors pose a significant risk to patient safety in healthcare settings worldwide. Nurses play a crucial role in mitigating these errors, especially during medication administration. This study conducted to examine the effects of Medication Error Encouragement Training (MEET) on medication safety confidence among nurses. The intervention involved scenario-based learning where nurses confronted real-world medication errors in a controlled, simulated environment. Results indicated that the MEET intervention significantly improved nurses' ability to recognize and prevent medication errors. The control group showed no significant change (p = 0.310), while the experimental group demonstrated a highly significant improvement (p< 0.01). This study underscores the importance of targeted training programs like MEET in enhancing nursing competence and improving patient safety in terms of medication error.