The Impact of Clinical Pharmacists on Reducing Pediatric Medication Errors in Hospital Settings: Enhancing Safety and Care through Pharmacist-Led Interventions

Authors: Sahar A. Alsuliami Alharbi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13736318

Short DOI: https://doi.org/gvh7md

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: This study investigates the impact of clinical pharmacists on reducing medication errors in pediatric hospital settings. A retrospective cohort analysis of 1,200 pediatric patients was conducted, along with qualitative interviews of healthcare providers. The findings reveal a significant reduction in medication errors, particularly dosing errors, following the implementation of pharmacist-led interventions, including medication reconciliation, dose verification, and real-time clinical decision support. Additionally, the study highlights the role of pharmacists in providing essential education to healthcare providers and caregivers, further enhancing patient safety. These results underscore the critical role of clinical pharmacists in improving medication safety in pediatric care.

Keywords: Clinical pharmacists, pediatric medication errors, medication reconciliation, dose verification, patient safety, pediatric care, healthcare education

Paper Id: 231144

Published On: 2017-04-04

Published In: Volume 5, Issue 2, March-April 2017

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