@article { author = {Dehghan, Ashraf and Ehsanpour, Soheila and Sheikh Abumasoudi, Rouhollah}, title = {Identification and Assessment of the Potential Error Causes in a Fertility and Infertility Center Using Pareto Analysis in Isfahan, Iran}, journal = {Journal of Patient Safety & Quality Improvement}, volume = {8}, number = {3}, pages = {145-151}, year = {2020}, publisher = {Mashhad University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {2345-4482}, eissn = {2345-4490}, doi = {10.22038/psj.2020.44094.1252}, abstract = {Introduction:Identifying errors and examining their causes in diagnostic and therapeutic processes is special conditions which has considerable impact on fertility medicine. Porpuse: The purpose of this investigation is to identifying and assessing the causes of potential errors in the Isfahan Fertility and Infertility Center using Pareto analysisMaterials and Methods:Data for this study were a Descriptive-analytic study approach was adopted to assess the management practice of twofold: 1. identification of errors in process of from admission to stimulate ovulation and 2. Evaluation of causes of errors in process by using Pareto analysis. Results:Of the 5 proposed processes, 123 errors were identified. The result ,as shown in chart1, indicate that the most common causes of error in each of the 5 processes related to "Mistake in entering the system information by personnel(13%), patient’s swarm(25%), Lack of knowledge(33%), Occupation of personnel(39%) and Doctor mistake in prescription(record, date and condition tests(45%).In fact, 80% of the causes of the error were in each of the 5 processes considered at 20% of them.Conclusion:Pareto chart seems to be a useful tool for identifying the main problem created by diagnostic and therapeutic processes and can identify the true cause of errors, including common errors. }, keywords = {Iran,Infertility,Pareto analysis,Quality,Risk Assessment}, url = {https://psj.mums.ac.ir/article_16731.html}, eprint = {https://psj.mums.ac.ir/article_16731_aee9a938ccf24ad01e53c7692e4f2a69.pdf} }