Table 5.
Possible Causes of MEs Among Hospitalized Adults in Nekemte Specialized Hospital (MEs=813)
Possible Causes of MEs | Frequency | Percent (%) |
---|---|---|
Allergy information not available/noted | 42 | 5.2 |
Concomitant medication(s) not available/noted | 88 | 10.8 |
Concomitant condition(s) not available/noted | 74 | 9.1 |
Lab values/clinical information not available/noted | 103 | 12.7 |
Lack of knowledge of indications for medication use | 160 | 19.7 |
Lack of knowledge of appropriate dosing/dosing guidelines | 183 | 22.5 |
Lack of knowledge of appropriate routes for administration | 45 | 5.5 |
Lack of knowledge of drug compatibility | 15 | 1.9 |
Use of abbreviations in medication ordering | 14 | 1.7 |
Incomplete medication order processed | 19 | 2.3 |
Patient identification not checked | 57 | 7.0 |
Illegible physician handwriting | 13 | 1.6 |