Table 2 Magnitude of medication discrepancy identified through medication reconciliation at Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, February–May, 2017
Medication discrepancy | Frequency (n = 298) | Proportion (% within) |
|---|---|---|
Number of discrepant medications identified | ||
At transition | 293 | 28.5 (98.3) |
At discharge | 5 | 0.5 (1.7) |
Type of discrepancy identified | ||
Omission | 143 | 13.9 (48.0) |
Discrepant dose | 120 | 11.7 (40.3) |
Discrepant dosage form | 23 | 2.2 (7.7) |
Discrepant frequency | 12 | 1.2 (4.0) |
Reason for discrepancy | ||
Intentional | 202 | 19.6 (67.8) |
Unintentional | 96 | 9.4 (32.2) |