Causes of medication administration errors and barriers to reporting as perceived by nurses in Saudi Arabia: A qualitative study

Abstract Background: Medication administration errors significantly impact patient safety, potentially leading to severe harm or fatality. Reporting such errors through active systems improves medication administration, thereby enhancing patient safety and the quality of care. However, in the context of Saudi Arabia, little is understood about the causes of medication administration errors and the obstacles hindering their reporting. Objective: This study aimed to explore nurses’ perceptions of the causes of medication administration errors and the barriers to reporting them. Methods: The