Medication Errors in Perioperative Nursing: A Scoping Review

Key Points

• The aim is to identify and analyze medication errors occurring during perioperative nursing care.
• Conducted a scoping review of existing literature on medication errors.
• Included studies from various clinical settings and nursing practices.
• Analyzed data to discover patterns and implications of errors on patient safety.
• Identified common types of medication errors in perioperative settings.
• Found significant implications for patient safety and nursing protocols.
• Highlighted a need for enhanced training and communication among nursing staff.