Using a Delphi method to identify human factors contributing to nursing errors. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Using a Delphi method to identify human factors contributing to nursing errors. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

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• Published July 2016

Using a Delphi method to identify human factors contributing to nursing errors.

Roth C, Brewer M, Wieck KL. Nurs Forum. 2017;52:173-179.

Using a Delphi consensus method, investigators identified 24 causes of nursing errors, including fatigue, excessive workload, and lack of motivation. The authors believe their findings should spark discussion about how to improve the safety of nursing care.

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