Unlike other common research studies, this particular study by Brandy et al. does not have any research questions that have clearly been outlined at the start of the article as would have been expected. This is most likely again because of the nature of the study itself which the authors have undertaken, i.e. a desk-based review of secondary sources. Thus, because this is essentially not a research study per se, the authors perhaps felt there was no need for research questions; instead “aim” of the study is what is provided. While research questions could be several, a study ‘aim’ can only be usually generally stated as is the case in this article.
This article’s research aim is to provide “a review of the empirical literature on factors that contribute to medication errors” (Brady et al, 2009). So as far as this aim is concerned, there is no doubt that not only the conclusion addresses this aim which the authors set out to accomplish in this article from the onset, but the authors have also achieved the same throughout the paper in the discussion of the various studies findings, and have even gone another step to provide recommendations on those “factors that contribute to medication errors” (Brady et al, 2009).
Additionally, there are possible research questions that could be derived from the “implication of nursing management” statement which the authors outline at the start of the article (Brady et al, 2009). This, in general, includes challenges encountered by the various stakeholders in identifying and minimizing medication errors, which the study also adequately addresses as it concludes its presentation. Thus, either way, this article has properly addressed any research questions that could be inferred from the aims and objective of the study, even though no such research questions were formulated for this particular article.
Brady et al (2009), in this article, conclude by proposing several recommendations that could be used by key policymakers in addressing the challenges arising from the problem of medication errors which was the focus of the article. In its conclusion, the authors emphasize the challenges that medication errors pose to the safety of patients considering the high rates of morbidity and mortality prevalence that is attributed to this phenomenon. The article also reiterates the major factors that it has identified as the leading causes of medication errors, and in so doing demonstrates the importance of the study done here which reviews different studies to provide a single framework that discusses the issue of medication error and, consequently, a common strategy of overcoming the challenges identified. Besides, the article in its conclusion has been addressed fully and met the aim of the study as initially stated. Thus, based on this, I must say this article has indeed provided a conclusion that is consistent with the study objective and which also has met my expectations.
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As far as this journal study is concerned, I would say that the observations of the author’s study discussions and conclusion as arrived in the article would indicate quality and reliable literature review of sources discussed. Consequently, the efficacy of the study in tackling the topic of ‘medication errors’, has been well demonstrated and accurately portrayed. However, since this article’s findings and conclusion rely completely on a range of other research studies done on the same topic (secondary sources), then I must say that the effectiveness of this study is only as accurate as of the sources that have been used throughout this article.
Brady, A., Malone, A., & Fleming, S. (2009). A literature review of the individual and systems factors that contribute to medication errors in nursing practice. Journal of Nursing Management, 17, 679–697.
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