@article{ref1,
title="Medication errors in residential facilities based on Danish Poison Information Center inquiries",
journal="Danish medical journal",
year="2021",
author="Bakkedal, Catrine and Eriksen, Karen Reenberg and Hansen, Nete Brandt and Petersen, Tonny Studsgaard and Dalhoff, Kim Peder and Bøgevig, Søren and Rizing, Maarten Pieter and Christensen, Mikkel Bring",
volume="68",
number="5",
pages="-",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: This study describes the types and health consequences of medication errors in residential facilities for which the Danish Poison Information Center (DPIC) was contacted. <br><br>METHODS: This study is based on all inquiries made by residential facilities to the DPIC during a 13-month period. Information about inquirers and residents, data related to the medication error, symptoms, risk assessments and recommendations was collected, and a follow-up phone call was made to evaluate the clinical outcomes, preferably within one week. <br><br>RESULTS: During the study period, the DPIC received 146 inquiries concerning medication errors in residential facilities. Nearly all inquiries concerned excess administration of medication (96%) and often involved medications targeting the nervous system (65%). In 9% of cases, the DPIC recommended hospitalisation. Most medication errors (92%) were considered of &quot;no or minor risk&quot;. Administration of medication to the wrong resident is a frequent reason for consulting the DPIC (45%) in cases with medication errors. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: In this study, we inventoried the inquiries made to the DPIC about medication errors in residential facilities in Denmark. Most medication errors did not carry a risk of serious health consequences, but continued monitoring is warranted to minimise risk in this vulnerable population. FUNDING: Copenhagen Center for Health Technology (5001105002), Department of Clinical Pharmacology (Bispebjerg Hospital, The Capital Region) (1152871001). TRIAL REGISTRATION: not relevant.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2245-1919",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}