A systematic review on pediatric medication errors by parents or caregivers at home
Por:
Lopez-Pineda A, Gonzalez de Dios J, Guilabert Mora M, Mira-perceval G and Mira Solves JJ
Publicada:
2 ene 2022
Ahead of Print:
1 jul 2021
Resumen:
Introduction: Medication errors (MEs) are frequent and, in some cases, can lead to hospitalization, disability, increased healthcare costs or, even, death. Most of pediatric medications are administered by parents or caregivers at home. It is necessary to explore the MEs at home to improve pediatric patient safety. Areas covered: This study aimed to review the current literature on the frequency of pediatric MEs by parents or caregivers at home, their associated factors, and pediatric ME reporting systems. Citable original articles of any type of study design or reviews published from 2013 to 2021 were searched in Medline, Scopus, Embase, and ScienceDirect databases. Expert opinion: The available data about the frequency of pediatric MEs at home varied from 30% to 80%. Current research suggests the risk of making a ME in pediatric patients at home may depend on the characteristics of the caregiver and may increase if a prescription contains >= 3 drugs. Findings conclude that providing dosing tools more closely matched to prescribed dose volumes, recommending the use of syringes as a measurement tool, and educational intervention for caregivers could be useful to reduce MEs. Concerning the reporting systems for pediatric MEs in the outpatient setting, no information was found.
Filiaciones:
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Clinical Medicine Department, Miguel Hernandez University, San Juan de Alicante, Spain
The Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region, Alicante, Spain
Gonzalez de Dios J:
Paediatrics Department, Miguel Hernández University, San Juan De Alicante, Spain
Paediatrics Department, General University Hospital of Alicante, Alicante, Spain
Institute of Health and Biomedical Research of Alicante Alicante, Spain
Guilabert Mora M:
Health Psychology Department, Miguel Hernández University, Elche, Spain
Mira-perceval G:
Primary Health Centre San Vicente Raspeig I, Alicante, Spain
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The Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region, Alicante, Spain
Health Psychology Department, Miguel Hernández University, Elche, Spain
Prometeo/2017/173 Excellence Group, Generalitat Valenciana, Valencia, Spain
Alicante-Sant Joan Health District, Alicante, Spain
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