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ArticleJournal of nursing management2026

Barriers and Facilitators for Medication Safety in Emergency Care Using a SEIPS Model: A Qualitative Study.

Ying Lau, Lilin Zhou, Yuen Man Chung, Hon Lon Tam, Sai Ho Wong

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Ying LauThe Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China, cuhk.edu.hk.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8289-3441
Lilin ZhouThe Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China, cuhk.edu.hk.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8654-4086
Yuen Man ChungAlice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital and Tai Po Hospital, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong, China, ha.org.hk.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7836-2267
Hon Lon TamThe Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China, cuhk.edu.hk.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0344-6262
Sai Ho WongDepartment of Nursing, Alexandra Hospital, Singapore, hosp-alexandra.gr.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4370-488X

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Nethersole Evidence-Based Nursing Practice Unit-Nethersole Group Hospitals NEPNU_2024_LY
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Abstract

aimThe present study aimed to investigate the facilitators and barriers encountered by primary nurses and designated checkers in their participation with the designated independent double-checking (IDC) process for the administration of high-alert medications in the emergency department, employing the systems engineering initiative for patient safety (SEIPS) framework.

backgroundDesignated IDC acts as a safety measure to prevent medication errors, provided by an experienced checker. However, the facilitators and barriers that influence this process remain unclear.

methodsAn exploratory qualitative study was conducted using a purposive sample of 26 primary nurses and designated checkers. Data were collected through individual semistructured interviews and analysed using Braun and Clarke's six phases of thematic analysis.

resultsOur analysis revealed 15 facilitators and 16 barriers, which were classified according to the SEIPS domains: environment, organisation, people, task, tools and technology, process and outcome.

conclusionThe findings concerning the facilitators and barriers to implementing a designated IDC are a vital initial step in developing evidence-based interventions to enhance medication safety. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT: The findings may suggest the maintenance of clear documentation, the promotion of effective communication, the conduct of regular audits, and the incorporation of IDC training into both orientation programmes and in-service training, which is especially crucial for junior staff. These factors guide policymakers in restructuring the environmental layout, standardising IDC guidelines, ensuring sufficient staffing, fostering a nonhierarchical atmosphere, and promoting the adoption of technology.

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Emergency Medical ServicesMedication ErrorsPatient SafetyAdultEmergency Service, HospitalFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMiddle AgedQualitative Researchbarriersdesignated checkeremergency departmentfacilitatorsindependent double-checkingthematic analysis

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PMCPMC13317145

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