[Drug treatment of hospitalized children can become more secure. Better decision support, better customized IT systems, and a better working environment needed].
Two studies have examined safety regarding drug treatment of pediatric inpatients (including both children in pediatric clinics and in adult clinics) within the Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg. 20% of pediatric inpatients are treated outside of pediatric clinics. The highest risks are seen during prescription followed by administration and preparation of drugs (greatest risk: wrong dose). The staff perceives risks related to drug prescription, the IT system for medication management and the work environment. Improved support systems for drug prescription and administration, coordination of procedures and development of IT systems adapted to the specific needs associated with drug treatment of children as well as improved working environment is needed.
Drottning Silvias Barn och Ungdomssjukhus - Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset Göteborg, Sweden Drottning Silvias Barn och Ungdomssjukhus - Pediatrics Göteborg, Sweden.
Christiane
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Garnemark
Drottning Silvias Barn och Ungdomssjukhus - Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset Göteborg, Sweden Drottning Silvias Barn och Ungdomssjukhus - Pediatrics Göteborg, Sweden.
Lina
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Lilja
Klinisk farmakologi, Läkemedelsenheten - Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset Göteborg, Sweden Inst of Medicine - Centre for Bone and Arthritis Research Göteborg, Sweden.
Jenny
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Kindblom
D002648:Child; D020000:Decision Support Systems, Clinical; D011307:Drug Prescriptions / Q000592:standards*; D004358:Drug Therapy / Q000592:standards*; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D007297:Inpatients; D008510:Medication Systems, Hospital; D009726:Nurses; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010820:Physicians; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D012307:Risk Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D017132:Workplace / Q000592:standards
D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations