Drug-Related Problems of Children With Chronic Diseases in a Chinese Primary Health Care Institution: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Drug-related problems (DRPs) refer to events or circumstances involving drug therapy that actually or potentially interfere with desired health outcomes. DRPs might be severe for children with chronic diseases managed at primary health care institutions, but the relevant research is scarce. Objective: In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to explore the prevalence, types, causes, and influencing factors of DRPs in children with chronic diseases in a Chinese primary health care institution. Methods: We recruited children with chronic diseases who visited the pediatric outpatient department in a primary health care institution from July 1 to 12 October 2021. Clinical pharmacists identified DRPs through medication therapy reviews, classified the types and

SUBMITTER: Ni XF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9342849 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature