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Table 5.2 Search Strategy for Distractions and Interruptions During

Medication Administration

Problem

A hospital’s quality improvement committee saw an increase in medication errors, and

nurses indicated that distractions and interruptions were the largest contributing factor.

Unit staff did not know what the best strategies were for controlling distractions and

interruptions in their work environment during the medication administration process.

PICO

P (Patient, population, problem): Nurses on inpatient-care units

I (Intervention): Identification and control of distractions

and interruptions in environment during

medication administration

C (Comparison): (Not applicable)

O (Outcomes): Decrease in distractions and interruptions

Answerable Question

“What are the best practices to help nurses on inpatient units recognize and control

interruptions and distractions during the medication administration process?”

Initial Search Terms Related Search Terms

Hospital personnel Nurses, physicians

Distractions Health personnel

Medication errors Attention, interruptions

Medication administration