Table 5 Assessment of the error incidence during the admixing process.
Item | Control group (n = 39,208) | Practice group (n = 39,215) | Χ2 value | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diluent errors (use of incorrect diluent or incorrect volume) | 62(0.16) | 8(0.02) | 12.836 | 0.025 |
Incorrect dosage | 22(0.06) | 5(0.01) | ||
Medications omission | 40(0.10) | 1(0.003) | ||
Undetected impurities and precipitates | 28(0.07) | 9(0.02) | ||
Medication container breakage | 56(0.14) | 7(0.02) | ||
Continuous admixture of refunded drugs from a previous patient | 42(0.11) | 2(0.005) | ||
Total | 250(0.64) | 29(0.07) |
