Development of a Theory-Informed Behavior Change Intervention to Reduce Inappropriate Prescribing of Nephrotoxins and Renally Eliminated Drugs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Goals of managing patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) are mitigating disease progression and ensuring safety while providing supportive care because no effective treatment exists. One strategy recommended in guidelines to meet these goals is optimizing medication management. Unfortunately, guideline implementation appears to be lacking as observed by the frequent occurrence of medication errors and adverse drug events.

Objective

To address this performance gap in the care of hospitalized patients receiving nephrotoxins and renally eliminated drugs, we sought to provide a potential intervention based on theory-informed behavior change.

Methods

Formative research with a qualitative analysis identifying what needs to change in patient care was completed by

SUBMITTER: Kane-Gill SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8517035 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature