TY - JOUR
T1 - Errors and adverse events in subcutaneous administration in home palliative care in Uruguay: analysis in light of the Patient Safety Plan
AU - Figueredo Borda, Natalie Janet
AU - García Mier, Mateo
AU - Meneses Farías, Sonia
AU - Díaz Bruchou, Claudia
AU - Píriz López, Cristian
PY - 2026/1/1
Y1 - 2026/1/1
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
KW - Palliative care
KW - Home health care
KW - Patient safety
KW - Medication errors
KW - Adverse events
U2 - 10.56294/saludcyt20262611
DO - 10.56294/saludcyt20262611
M3 - Artículo
SN - 2796-9711
JO - Salud, Ciencia y Tecnologia
JF - Salud, Ciencia y Tecnologia
ER -