Errors and adverse events in subcutaneous administration in home palliative care in Uruguay: analysis in light of the Patient Safety Plan
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https://doi.org/10.56294/saludcyt20262611Keywords:
Palliative care, Home health care, Patient safety, Medication errors, Adverse eventsAbstract
Introduction: Patient safety is a critical component of palliative care, particularly in home-based subcutaneous administration. Objective: To analyze experiences of home palliative care teams in Uruguay regarding subcutaneous-related errors and adverse events in relation to the World Health Organization’s Global Patient Safety Action Plan (2021–2030). Method: Exploratory study based on an online survey administered to professionals involved in home subcutaneous medication administration (n = 118). Results: Structural gaps were identified in patient safety governance, limited knowledge of protocols, and low institutionalization of reporting mechanisms. Conclusions: Findings reveal weaknesses in risk management within home care, underscoring the need for training, process standardization, and strengthened institutional systems aligned with global patient safety recommendations.
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