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Avoiding Medication Errors through Effective Communication In A Healthcare Environment

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Main Authors: Zayyanu Shitu, Isyaku Hassan, Myat Moe Thwe Aung, Tuan Hairulnizam, Tuan Kamaruzaman, Rabiu Muazu Musa
Other Authors: morex2009@gmail.com
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia 2018
Subjects:
Communication
Medication Error
Healthcare Delivery
Online Access:http://dspace.unimap.edu.my:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/53619
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spelling my.unimap-536192018-06-08T03:51:08Z Avoiding Medication Errors through Effective Communication In A Healthcare Environment Zayyanu Shitu Isyaku Hassan Myat Moe Thwe Aung Tuan Hairulnizam, Tuan Kamaruzaman Rabiu Muazu Musa morex2009@gmail.com Communication Medication Error Healthcare Delivery Link to publisher's homepage at http://www.mohejournal.com/index.php/mohe One of the major problems causing medication errors is ineffective communication between patients and health personnel. This paper discusses the communication issues in the healthcare environment and how medication errors can be avoided through effective communication. An internet-based search was conducted to locate relevant articles published between 2004 and 2017. Only articles that touch upon communication and health-related issues were selected. Online sources such as PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar were utilized. The importance of good communication practices for effective health and improved patient safety in hospital settings has been highlighted. It is evident from this review that poor communication most frequent causes adverse effects, delay in treatment, medication errors, and wrong-site surgery. The major communication issues in healthcare environment include language barriers, the medium of communication, physical setting, and social setting. Healthcare workers tend to use technical language in the workplace because they consider the tone of communication to be always professional. It has been established that knowledge on professional-patient communication is essential and valuable in improving therapeutic outcomes. Patients need knowledge and support in order to be able and motivated to undergo medicine therapy. Health practitioners need to take responsibility for demanding and creating an environment where high-quality healthcare counselling is routinely practiced. To promote safe and effective practice in hospitals and avoid medication errors, clinicians should adhere to teamwork and effective communication with the patients. There is a need for designing strategies such as effective communication and teamwork amongst healthcare professionals, which can consequently influence the quality of healthcare services and patient outcomes. 2018-06-08T03:51:08Z 2018-06-08T03:51:08Z 2018 Article Movement, Health & Exercise (MoHE), vol.7(1), 2018, pages 115-128 2231-9409 (Print) 2289-9510 (Online) http://dspace.unimap.edu.my:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/53619 en Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia
institution Universiti Malaysia Perlis
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topic Communication
Medication Error
Healthcare Delivery
spellingShingle Communication
Medication Error
Healthcare Delivery
Zayyanu Shitu
Isyaku Hassan
Myat Moe Thwe Aung
Tuan Hairulnizam, Tuan Kamaruzaman
Rabiu Muazu Musa
Avoiding Medication Errors through Effective Communication In A Healthcare Environment
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Zayyanu Shitu
Isyaku Hassan
Myat Moe Thwe Aung
Tuan Hairulnizam, Tuan Kamaruzaman
Rabiu Muazu Musa
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author Zayyanu Shitu
Isyaku Hassan
Myat Moe Thwe Aung
Tuan Hairulnizam, Tuan Kamaruzaman
Rabiu Muazu Musa
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title Avoiding Medication Errors through Effective Communication In A Healthcare Environment
title_short Avoiding Medication Errors through Effective Communication In A Healthcare Environment
title_full Avoiding Medication Errors through Effective Communication In A Healthcare Environment
title_fullStr Avoiding Medication Errors through Effective Communication In A Healthcare Environment
title_full_unstemmed Avoiding Medication Errors through Effective Communication In A Healthcare Environment
title_sort avoiding medication errors through effective communication in a healthcare environment
publisher Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia
publishDate 2018
url http://dspace.unimap.edu.my:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/53619
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