OVERVIEW OF MEDICATION ERROR INCIDENCE IN HOSPITALS IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES: LITERATURE REVIEW

Background: Medication error is one of the most common types errors contributing to patient safety incidents in hospitals. In addition their numerous cases and high costs, medication also contribute deaths various countries. Aims: This study describes incidence hospitals countries, determines phase that occurred most, preventive strategies for Methods: was conducted between April 2021-July 2021 using literature review method. Data were retrieved from ProQuest, ScienceDirect, PubMed, Google Scholar, Garuda RistekBRIN. The data are generalized extracted a table based on strategies. Results: Of eleven included studies, Nigeria highest (80%). Four studies India with varying rates. Most during prescribing stage. number reports events actually have no relevance. It can be said countries reporting good indicators. Strategies preventing include implementation an information system CPOE (Computerized Physician Order Entry) form providing training staff. Conclusion: difference developing developed economies attributed factors healthcare lower ratio nurse Keywords: review, errors,