Table 2: Results of principal component analysis using 13 items of experience of making errors (N=1861).
Component
Variable 1 2 3
Neglecting to tell patients of examination/treatment times 0.676 -0.133 -0.380
Neglecting necessary calls 0.651 -0.291 -0.226
Neglecting to verify the condition of a patient after giving medicine 0.595 -0.110 -0.339
Neglecting treatments indicated by a doctor 0.540 0.031 -0.027
Work not following the manual or checklist 0.540 -0.305 0.008
Calling a patient by the wrong name 0.539 -0.127 -0.125
Removing bed rails – not leading to a patient fall 0.499 -0.041 0.475
Leaving a needle on/ around a bed 0.494 0.093 0.219
Neglecting to check remaining amount of oxygen in a tank 0.494 0.035 0.188
Double-checking by oneself 0.413 -0.286 0.233
Giving medicine to the wrong patient 0.464 0.635 -0.144
Setting up an IV with the wrong bottle 0.465 0.628 -0.111
Neglecting to use bed stoppers 0.498 0.100 0.537
Accumulation contribution ratio 44.9% 28.4% 8.7% 7.8%