pharmaphorum

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Therefore, to help contextualise study findings, external comparator arms (ECAs) can be employed, which compile data from external sources, such as patient registries and other medical records. eligible dosages, how the drug is administered, and frequencies of drug intake). The differences between RCTs and ECAs.

Documentation

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

AUGUST 7, 2024

The incidence of medication errors varies greatly among published studies, not only due to the lack of a clear definition, 1,2 but also because of different factors such as the healthcare setting, differing levels of automation (e.g. 3–5 Medication errors are often documented in national or local electronic incident reporting systems.

Hospitals

Viseven

AUGUST 29, 2024

However, it can be challenging for patients to stick to their prescribed therapy, especially when they have co-morbid conditions requiring multiple medications or when they are more likely to forget their treatment regimen due to underlying issues, such as mental health conditions.

Communication