Parents’ understanding of medication at discharge and potential harm in children with medical complexity
Axana Selzer,
Fabian Eibensteiner,
Lukas Kaltenegger
et al.
Abstract:ObjectiveChildren with medical complexity (CMC) are among the most vulnerable patient groups. This study aimed to evaluate their prevalence and risk factors for medication misunderstanding and potential harm (PH) at discharge.Design and settingCross-sectional study at a tertiary care centre.Study populationCMC admitted at Medical University of Vienna between May 2018 and January 2019.InterventionCMC and caregivers underwent a structured interview at discharge; medication understanding and PH for adverse events… Show more
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