Human factors frameworks in analysis of contributory factors to medication error: A systematic review (9 September 2025)

Summary

Medication safety remains a significant concern within healthcare systems globally. This systematic review, published in Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, aims to identify the various human factors frameworks used for medication error analysis in healthcare, synthesise reported contributory factors, and assess the reliability metrics of these frameworks. The review included 43 studies that took place in 16 different countries between 2002 and 2024.