Sawako Hiroi

Development and validation of a questionnaire assessing nurses’ negative emotional responses to single-checking medications: a cross-sectional survey in Japanese university hospitals

Abstract Objectives Medication errors are a major patient safety concern, and double-checking is a commonly used method to mitigate risks during administration. Despite its questionable efficacy, Japanese hospitals are reluctant to transition to single-checking, particularly due to nurses’ resistance. This study develo...