BACKGROUND Pressure ulcers can cause disability, which can lead to a default in patients' safety and results in frequent complications for patients. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to determine the effect of educational intervention on nurses' knowledge and attitude in preventing pressure ulcers. METHODS In this study, 67 nurses of ICU wards at Ilam University of Medical Sciences were randomly assigned into the experimental or control group. Data collection tools included the questionnaires of demographic characteristics, Pieper Pressure Ulcer Knowledge test (PUKT) and Attitude toward Pressure Ulcer tool (APuP). In the experimental group, the nurses were allocated into groups of 4-5 persons and for each group 4 face-to-face training sessions and 2 virtual training sessions by means of educational videos on bed sores were performed. Gathered data were analyzed using SPSS software version 16, and descriptive and analytical tests were performed. RESULTS PUKT questionnaire score in the experimental group improved from 15.68 (3.42) to 29.75 (12.33) (P = 0.000), while in the control group it was 16.40 (3.13) and 17.54 (6.62) before intervention, which was not significant (P > 0.05). Furthermore, the APUP questionnaire score in the experimental group improved from 27.12 (2.13) to 39.37 (3.21) (P = 0.000), while in the control group it was 27.65 (1.71) and 28.37 (5.00) before intervention, which was not significant (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Since educational intervention improved the knowledge and attitude of nurses in preventing pressure ulcers, it is required to conduct appropriate educational interventions to improve their knowledge and attitude.BACKGROUND The correct and safe use of electrosurgery requires medical specialists to be proficient. Minimum proficiency requirements and proficiency tests are a manner to structurally assure proficiency. The objective of this study is to explore attitudes and perceptions of medical specialists on proficiency, proficiency requirements and proficiency tests for the safe use of electrosurgery. METHODS A qualitative study among medical specialists using semi-structured interviews. RESULTS The participants recognized that the use of electrosurgery poses risks to the safety of patients and perioperative staff. According to some participants, increased awareness on the risks of electrosurgery is required. Most medical specialists however thought that proficiency of users of electrosurgery is sufficiently assured. Medical specialists stated to support proficiency requirements when they are endorsed by their scientific association. Proficiency tests encountered much resistance. Medical specialists argued that electrosurgery should not be tested as a single device but should be embedded in a larger entity, for example in a broader course or proficiency test. CONCLUSIONS When assuring proficiency of users of electrosurgery, the positive attitude towards proficiency requirements and the more negative attitude towards proficiency tests should be taken into account.Pharmacovigilance is an important aspect of clinical practice; however, there is limited evidence that it exists as a theme in medical education curricula. https://www.selleckchem.com/products/ag-221-enasidenib.html We developed and used a Basic Research Skill Special Study Module to introduce pharmacovigilance to medical students in the early years of their programme. Students completing year one or two of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery programme at The University of the West Indies, Jamaica participated in the four week experience from May 16th to June 12th 2019 to complete structured content sessions and self-directed activity. Sessions focused on the importance of pharmacovigilance and guided steps to complete a secondary data research project on an adverse reaction reported for a drug of personal interest. The final output was a poster mini-symposium at which each student held a five minute oral presentation. Posters were assessed for compliance with content guidelines, quality and presentation. Ten students participated in this experience and nine students produced posters of greater than 80% compliance with the content guidelines that were provided. The points awarded also reflected high scores for the required elements, relevant graphics, attractiveness/neatness and oral presentation. Students expressed overall satisfaction with the learning experience of the module. Moving forward, the authors will continue using this innovative active learning methodology to increase student exposure to pharmacovigilance, conducting and sharing research. Quantitative outcome assessment tools will be developed and long term goals will focus on its utility in curriculum improvement.BACKGROUND Medication errors may account up to one-third of all medical errors in hospitals, thereby leading to adverse outcomes such as higher mortality rate and longer hospital stay. OBJECTIVES The primary objective of the study was to determine whether patient safety can be improved by clinical pharmacy services. The study also aimed to reveal whether medication errors can be prevented by any means. METHODS A prospective, observational study was conducted in a multispecialty hospital in India. Prescription audit was performed for patients followed by necessary intervention by the concerned physician. Chi-squared test, paired t-test and ANOVA were performed to test statistical significance. RESULTS A total of 699 errors were encountered by 501 of 1149 patients enrolled. Prescription errors accounted for the majority (87.1%) of errors followed by administration (7.4%), transcription (4.3%) and dispensing (1.2%) errors. Average error per patient showed a significant gradual decline from baseline (2.08) to the final follow-up (1.06). ICU patients encountered a higher rate (52.8%) of errors than general ward group (42.8%), while geriatric population witnessed a low error rate (18.8%) compared to adults (72%). CONCLUSIONS The study was not only successful in highlighting the impact of medication error assessment on patient safety, but it also demonstrated that medication errors can be lowered with the help of clinical pharmacy services. Findings from the study conclude that medication errors can be prevented if healthcare professionals are educated appropriately to avoid recurrence of past mistakes.