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Intervention for a correct medication list and medication use in older adults: a non-randomised feasibility study among inpatients and residents during care transitions
BackgroundMedication discrepancies in care transitions and medication non-adherence are problematic. Few interventions consider the entire process,...
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Implementing medication adherence interventions in four Dutch living labs; context matters
BackgroundDespite the abundant availability of effective medication adherence interventions, uptake of these interventions into routine care often...
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Medication Induced Glaucoma
PurposeTo discuss current definitions, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of medication-induced glaucoma.
Recent FindingsTreatment of...
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Completeness of medication information in admission notes from emergency departments
BackgroundMedication lists prepared in the emergency department (ED) form the basis for diagnosing and treating patients during hospitalization....
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Evaluation of nurses' knowledge and performance regarding preparation and injection of intravenous drugs in pediatric wards in Iran
BackgroundA error in intravenous injection in pediatric wards can cause irreparable injuries. This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge...
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Patient perceptions and experiences of medication review: qualitative study in general practice
BackgroundClinical medication reviews are a recognised strategy to address polypharmacy, a key part of general practice and positively associated...
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Reducing Medication Errors by Adopting Automatic Dispensing Cabinets in Critical Care Units
Medication errors can have severe consequences and threaten patient safety. The patient safety-related benefits of automated dispensing cabinets...
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How much time do emergency department physicians spend on medication-related tasks? A time- and-motion study
BackgroundMedication-related problems are an important cause of emergency department (ED) visits, and medication errors are reported in up to 60% of...
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Patient experiences and opinions on medication review: a qualitative study
BackgroundMedication reviews are a structured critical evaluation of a patient's pharmacotherapy, carried out by a healthcare professional, but are...
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Exploring medication safety structures and processes in nursing homes: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundMedication safety is important to limit adverse events for nursing home residents. Several factors, such as interprofessional collaboration...
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Self-medication with Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS): a Systematic Review
Currently, novel psychoactive substance (NPS) use presents a challenging issue for authorities. To effectively tackle the use of NPS, a deeper...
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A Randomized Control Trial of a Digital Health Tool for Safer Firearm and Medication Storage for Patients with Suicide Risk
Most patients with suicide risk do not receive recommendations to reduce access to lethal means due to a variety of barriers (e.g., lack of provider...
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Effects of warming triple needling plus Chinese medication on inflammatory responses and daily functioning ability in knee osteoarthritis patients
ObjectiveTo observe the effects of warming triple needling plus Chinese medication on inflammatory responses and daily functioning ability in...
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Risk Factors Associated with Medication Administration Errors in Children: A Prospective Direct Observational Study of Paediatric Inpatients
IntroductionLimited evidence exists regarding medication administration errors (MAEs) on general paediatric wards or associated risk factors exists.
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Perceptions and attitudes of pediatricians and families with regard to pediatric medication errors at home
PurposeThis study aimed to identify the perceptions and attitudes of pediatricians and parents/caregivers regarding medication errors at home, and to...
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Optimisation of medication reconciliation using queueing theory: a computer experiment
BackgroundMedication reconciliation (MedRec) in hospitals is an important tool to enhance the continuity of care, but completing MedRec is...
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An Audit Spiral of the Medication Process in a Tertiary Care Hospital
AbstractMedication process is the step-by-step process followed in the delivery of a drug from the pharmacy to the patient. The various components...
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Impact of integrated medication management program on medication errors in a medical center: an interrupted time series study
BackgroundMedication errors (MEs) are harmful to patients during hospitalization, especially elderly patients. To reduce MEs, an integrated...
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Exploring the impact of pharmacist-supported medication reviews in dementia care: experiences of general practitioners and nurses
BackgroundDementia is a major global public health challenge, and with the growing elderly population, its prevalence is expected to increase in the...
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Medication administration errors in the domain of infusion therapy in intensive care units: a survey study among nurses
BackgroundDespite extensive research carried out on medication administration errors (MAEs) in the domain of infusion therapy, there is limited...
