[Drug therapy safety supported by interprofessional collaboration between ICU physicians and clinical pharmacists in critical care units in Germany : Results of a survey].

ABSTRACT:

Background

Critically ill patients are particularly susceptible to adverse drug events. International studies show that pharmaceutical care has a positive impact on patient and drug therapy safety. Nationally, the integration of pharmacists into the multidisciplinary team and participation in ward rounds is required. The aim of this work is to assess the scope and extent of pharmaceutical care in intensive care units (ICU) in Germany.

Method

In a literature and database search, 13 relevant pharmaceutical activities were identified. Based on this, an online survey with 27 questions on the implementation of pharmaceutical care in ICU was prepared by a panel of experts. The survey was sent to heads of German ICUs.

Results

Of the participants, 35.3% (59/167) have establis

SUBMITTER: Hilgarth H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9992023 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature