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[Unwanted drug effects in clinical practice]
J Schoenemann1, K H Munter, S Enayati-Kashani
1Medizinische Abteilung, St. Elisabeth-Krankenhauses Köln.
Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|May 15, 1998
Summary
Unwanted drug reactions (UDRs) affect nearly 8% of hospital patients, often leading to admission. A simple documentation system can improve hospital drug safety and medical education.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Drug Safety
Context:
- Unwanted drug reactions (UDRs) are underreported in clinical practice.
- Effective documentation of UDRs is crucial for drug therapy quality assurance.
- Focus on gastroenterology wards in a general hospital setting.
Purpose:
- To determine the frequency and significance of UDRs in a general hospital's medical wards.
- To identify necessary organizational structures for UDR documentation.
- To evaluate a simple, cost-effective documentation method.
Summary:
- A prospective study recorded UDRs in 4032 inpatients, identifying 315 cases (7.8%).
- Gastrointestinal disorders and skin rash were common UDRs, with acetylsalicylic acid and nonsteroid analgesics frequently implicated.
- The implemented registration form and analysis method proved practicable and cost-effective.
Impact:
- A simple, integrated documentation system can enhance physician awareness of UDRs.
- Improved UDR reporting contributes to enhanced hospital drug safety.
- This system serves as a valuable tool for ongoing medical education.