TableĀ 1

Outcomes measured by direct observation in included studies

OutcomeNo. of studies (% of all studies)*
Interruption rates overall9 (90)
Interruption rates by source5 (50)
Interruption rates by medication administration stage3 (30)
Time taken to complete medication administration3 (30)
Medication administration error rates3 (30)
  • *Some studies reported multiple outcome indicators.