Produção científica brasileira de enfermagem sobre erros de medicação

Scientific production in Brazilian nursing about medication errors The aim of this study was to analyze the scientific knowledge produced by nurses on medication errors. An integrative review was developed in Pubmed, Scielo, BDEnf and Lilacs databases. The sample included 31 papers, published between 2000 and 2010. The results evidenced that the largest number of publications came from the journal Acta Paulista de Enfermagem, and that 48% of the authors are nursing Ph.D.’s who are only active in teaching. The most common medication errors were time and dose errors, and the professional (communication problems, lack of training, high hour load) or system (absence of unit dose, prescription interpretation difficulty) were highlighted as the main related factors. Recommendations were suggested in the short, medium and long term, involving the internalization of a patient safety culture. in conclusion, the number of nursing publications on medication errors is increasing, and impact assessment studies are suggested. Key-words: medication errors, patient safety, Nursing. Artigo recebido em 4 de dezembro de 2012; aceito em 22 de julho de 2013. Endereço para correspondência: Francisco Gilberto Fernandes Pereira, Rua Barão de Aratanha, 989/01, 60050070 Fortaleza CE, E-mail: gilberto.fp@hotmail.com, rebecasuez@hotmail.com