A systematic review on pediatric medication errors by parents or caregivers at home

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.PMID:34251951 | DOI:10.1080/14740338.2021.1950138
Source: Expert Opinion on Drug Safety - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Source Type: research