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[Iatrogenic disease. Prospective study, relation to drug consumption]
Therapie
|January 1, 1989
Summary
Excessive drug use in hospitals leads to iatrogenic pathology, with many prescriptions being unnecessary. This study found a significant link between unnecessary therapeutics and adverse drug events, highlighting preventable harm.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Patient Safety
Context:
- Prospective study in a general medicine and rheumatology department.
- Focus on iatrogenic pathology and drug use.
- Six-month observation period.
Purpose:
- To investigate the role of drug use in iatrogenic pathology.
- To quantify the incidence of iatrogenic accidents related to drug prescriptions.
- To identify the contribution of unnecessary therapeutics to adverse events.
Summary:
- Patients received an average of 2.8 drugs, with 30% of prescriptions deemed unnecessary.
- 67 iatrogenic accidents occurred, affecting 12.3% of patients.
- 26% of accidents were linked to unnecessary drug use, with varying severity.
Impact:
- Elevated iatrogenic pathology is associated with excessive drug administration.
- A significant portion of adverse drug events are preventable.
- Findings underscore the need for judicious prescribing practices to enhance patient safety.