Patterns of errors and weaknesses in the diagnostic process: retrospective analysis of malpractice claims and adverse events from two national databases by Kim Lyngby Mikkelsen, Charlotte Frendved, Siri Tribler, Eva Benfeldt, Rikke Mørch Jørgensen

“…The follow-up and coordination phase were a cause in 33% of compensation cases and 46% of severe or fatal AEs.Conclusions Errors and AEs in the diagnostic process are prevalent and a significant patient safety issue in Danish healthcare. …”
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Quantification of the relation between continuous glucose monitoring observation period and the estimation error in assessing long-term glucose regulation by Gozewijn D Laverman, Stennie Zoet, Thomas Urgert, Anouk Veldhuis, Bert-Jan van Beijnum

“…The approach of this study was to calculate mean absolute errors (MAEs) for varying window lengths, with the goal of demonstrating how the CGM observation period influences the accuracy of the estimation of 90-day glycemic control.Research design and methods CGM data were collected from the DIABASE cohort (ZGT hospital, The Netherlands). …”
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Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography guidance avoids US-CT/MR fusion error for percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma by Yang-Bor Lu, Yung-Ning Huang, Yu-Chieh Weng, Tung-Ying Chiang, Ta-Kai Fang, Wei-Ting Chen, Jung-Chieh Lee

“…Breathing fusion imaging errors averaged 17 ± 4 mm, significantly affecting lesions in segments II, III, V, and VI (p < 0.001). …”
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Ability of clock drawing errors on Mini-Cog test to predict development of delirium after major urological cancer surgery by Shugo Yajima, Yasukazu Nakanishi, Shunya Matsumoto, Naoya Okubo, Kenji Tanabe, Madoka Kataoka, Hitoshi Masuda

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Submission of Documents on the Pharmacovigilance System as Part of the Registration Dossier within the Framework of the EAEU Procedures: Analysis of Requirements and Typical Errors by N. Yu. Velts, E. O. Zhuravleva, G. V. Kutekhova, N. V. Tereshkina

“…Additionally, this article highlights typical errors made by MAHs when preparing documents on the pharmacovigilance system. …”
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Dynamic Error Modeling and Predictive Compensation for Direct-Drive Turntables Based on CEEMDAN-TPE-LightGBM-APC Algorithm by Manzhi Yang, Hao Ren, Shijia Liu, Bin Feng, Juan Wei, Hongyu Ge, Bin Zhang

“…These findings conclusively establish the method’s effectiveness in significantly enhancing accuracy while maintaining prediction stability and operational efficiency, underscoring its considerable theoretical and practical value for error compensation in precision mechanical systems.…”
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Errors in light-emitting diodes positioning when curing bulk fill and incremental composites: impact on properties after aging by Abdulrahman A. Balhaddad, Isadora M. Garcia, Haifa Maktabi, Maria Salem Ibrahim, Qoot Alkhubaizi, Howard Strassler, Fabrício M. Collares, Mary Anne S. Melo

“…The multi-peak LED improves curing under improper conditions compared to single-peak LED. Prevention of errors when curing composites requires the attention of all personnel involved in the patient's care once the clinical relevance of the appropriate polymerization reflects on reliable long-term outcomes.…”
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“Virtual Lateral Wall” Technique to Overcome Nail Entry Pathway Errors and Optimize Success of Intramedullary Nailing in Pertrochanteric Fractures by Qiang Guo, Yifu Tang, Ling Luo

“…ABSTRACT Objective The use of intramedullary implants for the treatment of pertrochanteric fractures is well‐established. Nail entry pathway error is a common intraoperative challenge, particularly in pertrochanteric fractures with unstable greater trochanter fragment. …”
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Comparing Medical Record Abstraction (MRA) error rates in an observational study to pooled rates identified in the data quality literature by Maryam Y. Garza, Tremaine B. Williams, Songthip Ounpraseuth, Zhuopei Hu, Jeannette Lee, Jessica Snowden, Anita C. Walden, Alan E. Simon, Lori A. Devlin, Leslie W. Young, Meredith N. Zozus

“…Abstract Background Medical record abstraction (MRA) is a commonly used method for data collection in clinical research, but is prone to error, and the influence of quality control (QC) measures is seldom and inconsistently assessed during the course of a study. …”
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Right-brain utilization in pharmacists' dispensing processes: an eye-tracking analysis of efficiency and safety using error-induction models by Toshikazu Tsuji, Kenichiro Nagata, Masayuki Tanaka, Shiori Iwane, Shigeru Hasebe, Yuto Nishiyama, Nana Yoshikawa, Hiroyuki Watanabe, Shigeru Ishida, Takeshi Hirota, Ichiro Ieiri, Mayako Uchida

“…Conclusions Incorporating visual information into prescription content not only performs a series of dispensing tasks more smoothly, but also reduces the error occurrences by pharmacists. …”
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Occurrence and associated factors of self-reported medical errors among Chinese physicians and nurses: a cross-sectional survey by Zejun Li, Liyan Liu, Xiaoyu Zhang, Kewen Yan, Xin Wang, Min Wu, Huixue Xu, Yueheng Liu, Qianjin Wang, Manyun Li, Yuzhu Hao, Li He, Yunfei Wang, Qijian Deng, Tieqiao Liu, Pu Peng, Qiuxia Wu

“…Background Medical errors (MEs) significantly threaten patient safety globally. …”
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Assessing Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Refractive Errors and Spectacle Wear among Children in Sana’a: A Cross-Sectional Study by Tariek Aldoais, Zakarya Rageh, Khaled Al-Hemyari, Saleh Altheeb, Abdulmogni Al-barrag, Mahfouth Bamashmus

“…Participants using glasses for ≥3 years had significantly more positive attitudes (63.9%, p = 0.023) and adequate practices (77.0%, p < 0.001). Conclusions: Despite moderate knowledge and practices, misconceptions about refractive errors persist, underscoring the need for educational interventions. …”
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Performance, Test-retest Reliability, and Measurement Error of the Upper Limb Seated Shot Put Test According to Different Positions of Execution by Gustavo O Tagliarini, José R. de S Junior, Glauber M, P Barbosa, Leonardo L B Secchi

“…Test-retest reliability was determined using Intraclass Correlation Coefficient and measurement error through Standard Error of Measurement, Smallest Detectable Change, as well as Bland and Altman plots…”
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Factors associated with not reporting medication administration errors among critical care nurses in Kelantan, Malaysia: a cross-sectional study by Muhammad Solehuddin Ishak, Mohd Ismail Ibrahim

“…The study looked at why critical care nurses in public tertiary hospitals in Kelantan might not report Medication Administration Errors (MAEs). Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in public tertiary hospitals in Kelantan, Malaysia, between February and April 2023. …”
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Identification and evaluation of human errors using SHERPA technique among nurses at emergency ward of an educational hospital in Semnan city, Iran by ali Kermani, adel Mazloumi, jebraeel NaslSeraji, fariba GhasemZadeh

“…Conclusion: According to the findings in this study, action errors (with highest frequency) and checking errors (with highest unacceptable risk level) should be control and prioritized for error reduction program. …”
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Reassessment Individual Growth Analysis of the Gulf Corvina, <i>Cynoscion othonopterus</i> (Teleostei: Sciaenidae), Using Observed Residual Error by Eugenio Alberto Aragón-Noriega, José Adán Félix-Ortiz, Jaime Edzael Mendivil-Mendoza, Gilberto Genaro Ortega-Lizárraga, Marcelo Vidal Curiel-Bernal

“…It is suggested that the observed error structure should be used to estimate individual growth.…”
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Prevalence and patterns of subnormal visual acuity and refractive errors among preschool children in Sucheng district: a cross-sectional study by Lei Shen, Yuqing Cui, Nana Zhao, Fan Yang, Qian Zhou, Xue Wang, Shuyan Qin

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Postoperative Refractive Prediction Error Measured by Optical and Acoustic Biometry after Phacovitrectomy for Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment without Macular Involvement by Masashi Sakamoto, Izumi Yoshida, Takahiro Sodeno, Asao Sakai, Hidetaka Masahara, Takatoshi Maeno

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the postoperative prediction error measured by optical biometry and acoustic biometry in eyes after phacovitrectomy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) with no macular involvement. …”
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Impact of burnout on turnover, medical errors, medical leave and a cross-sectional study of contributing factors among Chilean physicians by Rodrigo Guiloff, Francisco Villalón López, Adrian P Mundt, Alejandro Hirmas, Rita M Rivera

“…Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, many physicians experienced burnout, underscoring the need to identify factors associated with this condition to develop effective prevention and treatment strategies.Objective To examine the relationship between physician burnout and individual factors, medical errors, medical leave and the work environment.Design A cross-sectional online survey conducted from November 2020 to December 2020.Participants Physicians registered with the Medical College of Chile.Setting Registered physicians working in Chile across primary, secondary and tertiary levels of healthcare.Primary outcomes Burnout was assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory for Human Services.Secondary outcomes Self-reported medical errors, medical leave and turnover.Independent variables Sociodemographic characteristics, personality factors, psychological well-being, mindfulness factors, self-compassion and work environment factors. …”
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Flexible reamer use to overcome entry point errors in proximal femoral nail application in severe obese intertrochanteric fracture patients by Levent Horoz, Ali Ihsan Kilic, Cihan Kircil, Mehmet Fevzi Cakmak

“…Complications and the need for reoperation were statistically significantly higher in the rigid reamer group (p < 0.048). Conclusion The oriented flexible reamer reduces application-related errors in patients undergoing proximal femoral nail (PFN) treatment due to intertrochanteric fracture. …”
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