Medication errors in residential facilities based on Danish Poison Information Center inquiries
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Medication errors in residential facilities based on Danish Poison Information Center inquiries. / Bakkedal, Catrine; Eriksen, Karen Reenberg; Hansen, Nete Brandt; Petersen, Tonny Studsgaard; Dalhoff, Kim Peder; Bogevig, Soren; Rozing, Maarten Pieter; Christensen, Mikkel Bring.
I: Danish Medical Journal, Bind 68, Nr. 5, 11200800, 2021.Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Tidsskriftartikel › Forskning › fagfællebedømt
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T1 - Medication errors in residential facilities based on Danish Poison Information Center inquiries
AU - Bakkedal, Catrine
AU - Eriksen, Karen Reenberg
AU - Hansen, Nete Brandt
AU - Petersen, Tonny Studsgaard
AU - Dalhoff, Kim Peder
AU - Bogevig, Soren
AU - Rozing, Maarten Pieter
AU - Christensen, Mikkel Bring
PY - 2021
Y1 - 2021
N2 - INTRODUCTION: This study describes the types and health consequences of medication errors in residential facilities for which the Danish Poison Information Center (DPIC) was contacted.METHODS: This study is based on all inquiries made by residential facilities to the DPIC during a 13-month period. Information about inquirers and residents, data related to the medication error, symptoms, risk assessments and recommendations was collected, and a follow-up phone call was made to evaluate the clinical outcomes, preferably within one week.RESULTS: During the study period, the DPIC received 146 inquiries concerning medication errors in residential facilities. Nearly all inquiries concerned excess administration of medication (96%) and often involved medications targeting the nervous system (65%). In 9% of cases, the DPIC recommended hospitalisation. Most medication errors (92%) were considered of & ldquo;no or minor risk & rdquo;. Administration of medication to the wrong resident is a frequent reason for consulting the DPIC (45%) in cases with medication errors.CONCLUSIONS: In this study, we inventoried the inquiries made to the DPIC about medication errors in residential facilities in Denmark. Most medication errors did not carry a risk of serious health consequences, but continued monitoring is warranted to minimise risk in this vulnerable population. FUNDING: Copenhagen Center for Health Technology (5001105002), Department of Clinical Pharmacology (Bispebjerg Hospital, The Capital Region) (1152871001).TRIAL REGISTRATION: not relevant.
AB - INTRODUCTION: This study describes the types and health consequences of medication errors in residential facilities for which the Danish Poison Information Center (DPIC) was contacted.METHODS: This study is based on all inquiries made by residential facilities to the DPIC during a 13-month period. Information about inquirers and residents, data related to the medication error, symptoms, risk assessments and recommendations was collected, and a follow-up phone call was made to evaluate the clinical outcomes, preferably within one week.RESULTS: During the study period, the DPIC received 146 inquiries concerning medication errors in residential facilities. Nearly all inquiries concerned excess administration of medication (96%) and often involved medications targeting the nervous system (65%). In 9% of cases, the DPIC recommended hospitalisation. Most medication errors (92%) were considered of & ldquo;no or minor risk & rdquo;. Administration of medication to the wrong resident is a frequent reason for consulting the DPIC (45%) in cases with medication errors.CONCLUSIONS: In this study, we inventoried the inquiries made to the DPIC about medication errors in residential facilities in Denmark. Most medication errors did not carry a risk of serious health consequences, but continued monitoring is warranted to minimise risk in this vulnerable population. FUNDING: Copenhagen Center for Health Technology (5001105002), Department of Clinical Pharmacology (Bispebjerg Hospital, The Capital Region) (1152871001).TRIAL REGISTRATION: not relevant.
KW - ADMINISTRATION ERRORS
KW - CARE
M3 - Journal article
VL - 68
JO - Danish Medical Journal
JF - Danish Medical Journal
SN - 2245-1919
IS - 5
M1 - 11200800
ER -
ID: 269793129