Prevalence and Nature of Medication Errors and Preventable Adverse Drug Events in Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Settings: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Children admitted to paediatric and neonatal intensive care units may be at high risk from medication errors and preventable adverse drug events.

Objective

The objective of this systematic review was to review empirical studies examining the prevalence and nature of medication errors and preventable adverse drug events in paediatric and neonatal intensive care units.

Data sources

Seven electronic databases were searched between January 2000 and March 2019.

Study selection

Quantitative studies that examined medication errors/preventable adverse drug events using direct observation, medication chart review, or a mixture of methods in children ≤ 18 years of age admitted to paediatric or neonatal intensive care units were included.

Data extraction</

SUBMITTER: Alghamdi AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6858386 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature