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Common themes of barriers to reporting medical errors.
| Theme | Number of studies reported this theme as a significant barrier |
|---|---|
| Fear of consequences | 19 |
| Lack of feedback | 8 |
| Work climate/culture | 8 |
| Poor understanding of ME and the importance of reporting ME | 6 |
| Time consuming | 5 |
| Lack of a reporting system | 3 |
| Personal factors | 3 |
