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Campbell JT, Brandolino A, Prom JL, Karra H, Danso N, Biesboer EA, Trevino CM, Cronn SE, deRoon-Cassini TA, Schroeder ME. Analysis of social determinants of health on emergency department utilization by gunshot wound survivors after level 1 trauma center discharge. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2024; 9:e001283. [PMID: 38952838 PMCID: PMC11216043 DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2023-001283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024] Open
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Background This project analyzed risk factors for emergency department (ED) utilization without readmission within 2 weeks post-discharge for survivors of gun violence. Methods A hundred gun violence survivors admitted to a Level 1 trauma center were surveyed. Descriptive analyses and group comparisons were conducted between patients who did and did not use the ED. Factors analyzed are rooted in social determinants of health and clinical care related to the index hospitalization. Results Of the 100 patients, 31 had an ED visit within 6 weeks, although most (87.1%) returned within 2 weeks of discharge. Factors significantly associated (p≤0.05) with a return ED visit included: not having an identified primary care provider, not having friends or family to count on for help, not having enough money to support themselves before return to work, and not feeling able to read discharge instructions. Conclusion Lack of a primary care provider, low health literacy and social support were associated with increased ED visits without readmission post-discharge. Level of Evidence Level III, Prognostic and Epidemiological.
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- Jonelle T Campbell
- Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Comprehensive Injury Center, Medical College of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA
- Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Comprehensive Injury Center, Medical College of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA
- Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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Glick AF, Yin HS, Silva B, Modi AC, Huynh V, Goodwin EJ, Farkas JS, Turock JS, Famiglietti HS, Dickson VV. Pediatrician perspectives on barriers and facilitators to discharge instruction comprehension and adherence for parents of children with medical complexity. J Hosp Med 2024; 19:278-286. [PMID: 38445808 PMCID: PMC10987266 DOI: 10.1002/jhm.13319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND High rates of posthospitalization errors are observed in children with medical complexity (CMC). Poor parent comprehension of and adherence to complex discharge instructions can contribute to errors. Pediatrician views on common barriers and facilitators to parent comprehension and adherence are understudied. OBJECTIVE To examine pediatrician perspectives on barriers and facilitators experienced by parents in comprehension of and adherence to inpatient discharge instructions for CMC. DESIGN, SETTINGS, AND PARTICIPANTS We conducted a qualitative, descriptive study of attending pediatricians (n = 20) caring for CMC in inpatient settings (United States and Canada) and belonging to listservs for pediatric hospitalists/complex care providers. We used purposive/maximum variation sampling to ensure heterogeneity (e.g., hospital, region). MAIN OUTCOME AND MEASURES A multidisciplinary team designed and piloted a semistructured interview guide with pediatricians who care for CMC. Team members conducted semistructured interviews via phone or video call. Interviews were audiorecorded and transcribed. We analyzed transcripts using content analysis; codes were derived a priori from a conceptual framework (based on the Pediatric Self-Management Model) and a preliminary transcript analysis. We applied codes and identified emerging themes. RESULTS Pediatricians identified three themes as barriers and facilitators to discharge instruction comprehension and adherence: (1) regimen complexity, (2) access to the healthcare team (e.g., inpatient team, outpatient pediatrician, home nursing) and resources (e.g., medications, medical equipment), and (3) need for a family centered and health literacy-informed approach to discharge planning and education. Next steps include the assessment of parent perspectives on barriers and facilitators to discharge instruction comprehension and adherence for prents of CMC and the development of intervention strategies.
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- Alexander F. Glick
- Department of Pediatrics, NYU Langone Health and Bellevue Hospital Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, NYU Langone Health and Bellevue Hospital Center, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Population Health, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, NYU Langone Health and Bellevue Hospital Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Mercy Kansas City, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, NYU Langone Health and Bellevue Hospital Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, NYU Langone Health and Bellevue Hospital Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, NYU Langone Health and Bellevue Hospital Center, New York, New York, USA
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- University of Connecticut School of Nursing, Storrs, Connecticut, USA
- NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York, New York, USA
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Balıkçı BB, Güneş Ü. Accuracy of liquid drug dose measurements using different tools by caregivers: a prospective observational study. Eur J Pediatr 2024; 183:853-862. [PMID: 37875630 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-023-05293-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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This study aimed to assess the accuracy of liquid drug dose measurements made by caregivers and explore the factors influencing these measurements. Caregivers (n = 176) of children aged less than 8 years, who were treated at the pediatric clinic of a university hospital in Turkey between July and October 2019, were eligible to participate in this study. The caregivers' ability to accurately measure a 2.5-mL dose of medication was observed using standardized measurement instruments, including 15-mL and 30-mL dosing cups, a 3-mL dropper, a 5-mL dose spoon, and a 5-mL oral syringe. A comparison was made with the reference weight determined for the 2.5-mL dose to calculate the margin of error. A dose of ± 20% of the reference value was considered a clinically significant error. The chi-square test was used to examine differences in dose error rates concerning individual characteristics. Caregivers exhibited a dosing error rate exceeding 20%. Specifically, 43% of the errors occurred when using 15-mL cups, 37% with 30-mL cups, 22% with 3-mL droppers, 4.5% with 5-mL spoons, and 4% with 5-mL syringes. In cases where errors were under 20%, the rates were as follows: 1.1% with 15-mL cups, 2.8% with 30-mL cups, 19% with 3-mL droppers, 3.4% with 5-mL spoons, and 4% with 5-mL syringes. The dosing errors were not affected by the role and health literacy level of caregivers, regardless of the type of dosing tool they used (all p values > 0.05). The study found that oral syringes and dosing spoons had the lowest error rates, whereas dosing cups had the highest error rates. Conclusion: Healthcare providers in family health centers and pediatric clinics should educate caregivers about proper drug administration with oral syringes and dosing spoons, even if dosing cups are included. What is Known: • Dose calculation errors and incorrect measurement tools are the leading factors causing errors. • Liquid medicine bottles are still often accompanied by dosing cups as measuring instruments. • Both the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommend that parents use standard measuring instruments such as oral syringes, droppers, and measuring spoons instead of kitchen spoons for administering the correct dose to children. What is New: • The measuring tool with the maximum errors was the dosing cup, whereas oral syringes and dosing spoons were more accurate. • Individual administering medication at home and the health literacy level had no effect on the accuracy of dose measurement. • Pediatric nurses, in particular, should incorporate safe liquid medication measurement tools into parental education.
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- Burcu Bayraktar Balıkçı
- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Faculty of Medicine Hospital, Ege University, 35040, Izmir, Turkey.
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- Department of Fundamentals of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ege University, 35040, Izmir, Turkey
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Samuels-Kalow ME, Tassone R, Manning W, Cash R, Davila-Parrilla L, Hayes BD, Porter S, Camargo CA. Analysis of a Medication Safety Intervention in the Pediatric Emergency Department. JAMA Netw Open 2024; 7:e2351629. [PMID: 38214929 PMCID: PMC10787317 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.51629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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Importance Strategies to reduce medication dosing errors are crucial for improving outcomes. The Medication Education for Dosing Safety (MEDS) intervention, consisting of a simplified handout, dosing syringe, dose demonstration and teach-back, was shown to be effective in the emergency department (ED), but optimal intervention strategies to move it into clinical practice remain to be described. Objective To describe implementation of MEDS in routine clinical practice and associated outcomes. Design, Setting, and Participants This mixed-methods interrupted time series study of MEDS was conducted April 2021 to December 2022 in an academic pediatric ED using a hybrid type 1 design. Parents and guardians of children aged 90 days to 11.9 years who were discharged with acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or both were eligible for inclusion in the quantitative portion. Clinicians from a diversity of role groups (attending physician, resident, and nurse) were eligible for the qualitative portion. Exposures The study was conducted in 5 stages (baseline, intervention 1, washout, intervention 2, and sustainability phases). The 2 intervention phases taught clinical staff the MEDS intervention using different implementation strategies. During the intervention 1 phase, in-depth interviews were conducted until thematic saturation was reached; results were analyzed using thematic analysis. Interviews informed intervention 2 phase interventions. Main Outcomes and Measures The primary outcome was any error (defined as dosing or frequency error) at a 48- to 72-hour follow-up phone call. Results There were 256 participants (median [IQR] child age, 1.7 [3.0-7.0] years; median [IQR] parent and guardian age, 36.0 [31.0-41.0] years; 200 females among parents and guardians [78.1%]) who consented and completed follow-up. At baseline, 44 of 68 participants (64.7%) made an error compared with 34 of 65 participants (52.3%) during intervention 1, 31 of 63 participants (49.X%) during intervention 2, and 34 of 60 participants (57.X%) during sustainability. After adjustment for language and health literacy, the adjusted odds ratio for error during the combined intervention phases was 0.52 (95% CI, 0.28-0.97) compared with baseline. Conclusions and Relevance This study found that both MEDS intervention phases were associated with decreased risk of error and that some improvement was sustained without active intervention. These findings suggest that attempts to develop simplified, brief interventions may be associated with improved medication safety for children after discharge from the ED.
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- Margaret E Samuels-Kalow
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston
- Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine, Ponce, Puerto Rico
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston
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Carroll AR, Johnson JA, Stassun JC, Greevy RA, Mixon AS, Williams DJ. Health Literacy-Informed Communication to Reduce Discharge Medication Errors in Hospitalized Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open 2024; 7:e2350969. [PMID: 38227315 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.50969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2024] Open
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Importance Inadequate communication between caregivers and clinicians at hospital discharge contributes to medication dosing errors in children. Health literacy-informed communication strategies during medication counseling can reduce dosing errors but have not been tested in the pediatric hospital setting. Objective To test a health literacy-informed communication intervention to decrease liquid medication dosing errors compared with standard counseling in hospitalized children. Design, Setting, and Participants This parallel, randomized clinical trial was performed from June 22, 2021, to August 20, 2022, at a tertiary care, US children's hospital. English- and Spanish-speaking caregivers of hospitalized children 6 years or younger prescribed a new, scheduled liquid medication at discharge were included in the analysis. Interventions Permuted block (n = 4) randomization (1:1) to a health literacy-informed discharge medication communication bundle (n = 99) compared with standard counseling (n = 99). A study team member delivered the intervention consisting of a written, pictogram-based medication instruction sheet, teach back (caregivers state information taught), and demonstration of dosing with show back (caregivers show how they would draw the liquid medication in the syringe). Main Outcome and Measures Observed dosing errors, assessed using a caregiver-submitted photograph of their child's medication-filled syringe and expressed as the percentage difference from the prescribed dose. Secondary outcomes included caregiver-reported medication knowledge. Outcome measurements were blinded to participant group assignment. Results Among 198 caregivers randomized (mean [SD] age, 31.4 [6.5] years; 186 women [93.9%]; 36 [18.2%] Hispanic or Latino and 158 [79.8%] White), the primary outcome was available for 151 (76.3%). The observed mean (SD) percentage dosing error was 1.0% (2.2 percentage points) among the intervention group and 3.3% (5.1 percentage points) among the standard counseling group (absolute difference, 2.3 [95% CI, 1.0-3.6] percentage points; P < .001). Twenty-four of 79 caregivers in the intervention group (30.4%) measured an incorrect dose compared with 39 of 72 (54.2%) in the standard counseling group (P = .003). The intervention enhanced caregiver-reported medication knowledge compared with the standard counseling group for medication dose (71 of 76 [93.4%] vs 55 of 69 [79.7%]; P = .03), duration of administration (65 of 76 [85.5%] vs 49 of 69 [71.0%]; P = .04), and correct reporting of 2 or more medication adverse effects (60 of 76 [78.9%] vs 13 of 69 [18.8%]; P < .001). There were no differences in knowledge of medication name, indication, frequency, or storage. Conclusions and Relevance A health literacy-informed discharge medication communication bundle reduced home liquid medication administration errors and enhanced caregiver medication knowledge compared with standard counseling. Routine use of these standardized strategies can promote patient safety following hospital discharge. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05143047.
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- Alison R Carroll
- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Section of Hospital Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Public Health, Department of Internal Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee
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Rickey L, Auger K, Britto MT, Rodgers I, Field S, Odom A, Lehr M, Cronin A, Walsh KE. Measurement of Ambulatory Medication Errors in Children: A Scoping Review. Pediatrics 2023; 152:e2023061281. [PMID: 37986581 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2023-061281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Children use most medications in the ambulatory setting where errors are infrequently intercepted. There is currently no established measure set for ambulatory pediatric medication errors. We have sought to identify the range of existing measures of ambulatory pediatric medication errors, describe the data sources for error measurement, and describe their reliability. METHODS We performed a scoping review of the literature published since 1986 using PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane and of grey literature. Studies were included if they measured ambulatory, including home, medication errors in children 0 to 26 years. Measures were grouped by phase of the medication use pathway and thematically by measure type. RESULTS We included 138 published studies and 4 studies from the grey literature and identified 21 measures of medication errors along the medication use pathway. Most measures addressed errors in medication prescribing (n = 6), and administration at home (n = 4), often using prescription-level data and observation, respectively. Measures assessing errors at multiple phases of the medication use pathway (n = 3) frequently used error reporting databases and prospective measurement through direct in-home observation. We identified few measures of dispensing and monitoring errors. Only 31 studies used measurement methods that included an assessment of reliability. CONCLUSIONS Although most available, reliable measures are too resource and time-intensive to assess errors at the health system or population level, we were able to identify some measures that may be adopted for continuous measurement and quality improvement.
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- Lisa Rickey
- Division of General Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Hospital Medicine
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
- James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
- James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of General Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Hospital Medicine
- James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of General Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of General Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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St Cyr G, Jaffe J, McMahon M, Florin TA, Verre MC, Chua WJ. Management of Children With Uncomplicated Cellulitis in Emergency and Hospital Settings. Pediatr Emerg Care 2023; 39:913-917. [PMID: 38019712 DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000003072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the study is to establish consensus recommendations on features used to determine the route of antibiotic administration and disposition for children with uncomplicated cellulitis. METHODS Modified Delphi methodology was performed with 2 rounds of confidential surveys of Emergency medicine and hospital medicine (HM) providers at Lurie Children's Hospital to assess cellulitis management in children (ages 6 months-18 years) without signs of sepsis or abscess formation. Using a 9-point Likert scale, emergency medicine providers ranked features by perceived level of importance when deciding initial antibiotic route and HM providers ranked features on importance when transitioning to oral antibiotics. Responses were grouped as not important (1-3), neutral (4-6), and important (7-9) and re-evaluated in the second round to reach consensus, defined as ≥70% agreement. RESULTS Emergency medicine providers (n = 17) reached consensus on 15 of 16 features (93.8%), 10 deemed important. Participants reached greatest consensus (100%) on fevers/chills, lymphangitis, and functional impairment as considerations for initiating intravenous antibiotics. HM providers (n = 15) reached consensus on 9 of 11 factors (81.8%), with 7 considered important when deciding on readiness for oral antibiotics. Providers indicated that stability, rather than reduction, of erythematous margins is sufficient to consider transition and de-escalation of therapy at less than 24 hours if all other clinical improvement criteria are met. CONCLUSIONS This study achieved consensus on important features for treatment and disposition of children with uncomplicated cellulitis in both emergency and inpatient contexts. These features have the potential to aid in decision making and improve standardization of clinical practice.
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- Grace St Cyr
- From the Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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- From the Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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Tan V, Smidt A, Herman G, Munro N, Summers S. Revising the Pragmatics Profile using a modified Delphi methodology to meet the assessment needs of current speech-language therapists. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION DISORDERS 2023; 58:2144-2161. [PMID: 37431989 DOI: 10.1111/1460-6984.12922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Non-standardized assessment tools are preferred when assessing communication of individuals with developmental disabilities. Currently, there are limited tools available for assessing this population. Informant report tools such as the Pragmatics Profile (PP) of Everyday Communication Skills are beneficial in gathering a representative view of an individual's communication. However, the PP is out of print and outdated, requiring revisions to meet contemporary assessment needs of speech-language therapists (SLTs). AIMS To seek consensus from an international panel regarding revising the Pragmatic Profile by (1) updating language and terminology, and (2) development of an online tool. METHODS & PROCEDURES A total of 13 experienced SLTs and researchers in the disability field participated in a modified Delphi study including an initial online meeting followed by an anonymous four-round survey. Participants reviewed the relevance and wording of questions in the original preschool, school-age and adult versions to create a single combined version of the PP. In each Delphi round, the level of consensus was calculated and qualitative comments were analysed using thematic analysis. OUTCOMES & RESULTS A revised online version of the PP was created including 64 questions. Qualitative analysis illuminated key concepts in the creation of a revised form including the need for plain and age-neutral language, which is inclusive of all communication modalities and physical impairments, and identifies behaviours that have the potential to be communicative acts. Using conditional logic, users are navigated to the appropriate questions based on the intentionality level of the individual rather than their age. CONCLUSIONS & IMPLICATIONS This study resulted in the revision of a valued assessment tool appropriate for current disability service provision that identifies communication along the continuum of intentionality rather than age. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS What is already known on this subject Non-standardized tools are appropriate when assessing communication of individuals with developmental disabilities. However, there are limited published tools suitable for this population with several of them out of print, making it difficult to conduct a holistic assessment. What this study adds to the existing knowledge This study resulted in the creation of an online PP based on experts' opinion. The revised PP modified the primary focus of the tool from age- to skill-based whereby questions are targeted according to intentionality level. Revisions included plain language, and inclusion of all communication modalities and physical impairments via a series of prompts to ensure that the information provided by informants is accurate and relevant. What are the potential or actual clinical implications of this work? The revised PP adds to the toolkit of an SLT working with individuals with a developmental disability and allows for accurate reporting of functional communication. Guided by experts' opinion, the revised PP is likely to be highly valued in the increasingly technological world in which we live.
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- Vanessa Tan
- The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Glick AF, Farkas JS, Magro J, Shah AV, Taye M, Zavodovsky V, Rodriguez RH, Modi AC, Dreyer BP, Famiglietti H, Yin HS. Management of Discharge Instructions for Children With Medical Complexity: A Systematic Review. Pediatrics 2023; 152:e2023061572. [PMID: 37846504 PMCID: PMC10598634 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2023-061572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023] Open
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CONTEXT Children with medical complexity (CMC) are at risk for adverse outcomes after discharge. Difficulties with comprehension of and adherence to discharge instructions contribute to these errors. Comprehensive reviews of patient-, caregiver-, provider-, and system-level characteristics and interventions associated with discharge instruction comprehension and adherence for CMC are lacking. OBJECTIVE To systematically review the literature related to factors associated with comprehension of and adherence to discharge instructions for CMC. DATA SOURCES PubMed/Medline, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PsycInfo, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Web of Science (database initiation until March 2023), and OAIster (gray literature) were searched. STUDY SELECTION Original studies examining caregiver comprehension of and adherence to discharge instructions for CMC (Patient Medical Complexity Algorithm) were evaluated. DATA EXTRACTION Two authors independently screened titles/abstracts and reviewed full-text articles. Two authors extracted data related to study characteristics, methodology, subjects, and results. RESULTS Fifty-one studies were included. More than half were qualitative or mixed methods studies. Few interventional studies examined objective outcomes. More than half of studies examined instructions for equipment (eg, tracheostomies). Common issues related to access, care coordination, and stress/anxiety. Facilitators included accounting for family context and using health literacy-informed strategies. LIMITATIONS No randomized trials met inclusion criteria. Several groups (eg, oncologic diagnoses, NICU patients) were not examined in this review. CONCLUSIONS Multiple factors affect comprehension of and adherence to discharge instructions for CMC. Several areas (eg, appointments, feeding tubes) were understudied. Future work should focus on design of interventions to optimize transitions.
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- Health Sciences Libraries, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York
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- Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
- College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Department of Pediatrics
- Department of Population Health, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York
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Patel A, Nguyen CM, Willins K, Wang EY, Magedman G, Yang S. Improving Pharmacist-Led Pediatric Patient Education on Oral Chemotherapy at Home. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:1656. [PMID: 37892319 PMCID: PMC10605141 DOI: 10.3390/children10101656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Oral chemotherapy (OC) has been increasingly used in pediatric patients diagnosed with cancer, which is primarily managed in the outpatient setting. Different from adults, pediatric patients face unique challenges in administering these hazardous medications at home. Because of the complexity of pediatric pharmaceutical care and the hazardous nature of chemotherapy agents, comprehensive patient education is imperative to mitigate the potential safety risks associated with OC administration at home. Pharmacists play a vital role in patient education and medication consultations. However, the lack of practice guidelines and limited resources supporting OC counseling are noted. Additional barriers include insufficient knowledge and training on OC, which can be improved by continuing education. In a regional children's hospital, a comprehensive OC education checklist was developed for pediatric patients and their caregivers to standardize consultations led by pharmacists. An infographic OC handout was also formulated to improve patient knowledge and awareness. Moreover, innovative approaches such as using telepharmacy, smartphone applications, and artificial intelligence have been increasingly integrated into patient care, which can help optimize OC consultations for children and adolescents. Further studies are warranted to enhance oral chemotherapy education specifically tailored for pediatric patients in outpatient settings.
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- Anika Patel
- School of Pharmacy, Chapman University, Irvine, CA 92618, USA
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- School of Pharmacy, Chapman University, Irvine, CA 92618, USA
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- Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA 92093, USA
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- School of Pharmacy, Chapman University, Irvine, CA 92618, USA
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Abidi S, Talegaonkar S, Notani S, Pradhan V, Pokharkar V, Popli H, Walsh J, Salunke S. Stepping into small shoes: Gaining user perspective on appropriate administration devices for paediatric medication in India. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2023; 191:247-258. [PMID: 37689319 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2023.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
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A cross sectional pan-India study about use of administration devices for paediatric oral and inhalation medicines was conducted with a diverse pool of participants of various age groups. Via 634 respondents from more than 15 states in India, this study has identified the administration devices commonly used by parents/caregivers for children 0 to 18 years and by children over 10 years. It has provided insights on device ease of use, challenges faced and recommendations to facilitate the correct use of administration devices for paediatric oral and inhalation medicines. Ethics approval (DPSRU-BREC/2020/A/008)) was obtained from the Biomedical Research Ethics Committee of Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University. The survey was completed by parents only (n = 514) and jointly by both parents and children (n = 120). The mean age of the child was 7.2 ± 4.96 years. 72% of the respondents reported that an oral medicine had been taken recently, 6.3% reported that an inhaled medicine had been taken and the remaining 21.9% reported that both an oral and inhaled medicine had been taken. The use of measuring cup was most prevalent followed by household spoons. The mean of the score for ease of use was found to be highest 4.6 ± 0.50 for oral syringe and lowest (3.8 ± 0.76) for measuring cups. The majority of them found the oral device easy to use. Difficulties were reported mostly for measuring cups and household spoons and were related to a lack of user instructions and measuring difficulties. The respondents who found the device easy to use had mostly received clear instructions from healthcare professionals. Compared to oral devices, there were very limited responses for inhalation devices (n = 175/634). Nebulisers with facemasks were most frequently used followed by manually actuated Metered dose inhalers with and without spacer. The mean of the ease-of-use score for dry powder inhalers was found to be highest (4.2 ± 0.37) followed by mist inhalers (4.0 ± 0) and manually actuated pressurised metered dose inhalers (4.0 ± 0.71). The nebulisers with facemask were reported to be difficult to use by most of the respondents despite receiving clear instructions from healthcare professionals. The study findings add evidence to the understudied area of user experiences and perspectives on administration devices for oral and inhalation medicines in India. It highlights a need for initiatives to improve the usability, availability, and affordability of administration devices for children in India. Awareness on the importance of proper use of devices needs to be raised and sustained about the existence of affordable administration devices.
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- Saba Abidi
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), MB Road, New Delhi 110017, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), MB Road, New Delhi 110017, India; Society for Paediatric Medicines and Healthcare Initiative (PMHI), Institute of Chemical Technology, Nathalal Parekh Marg, Matunga East, Mumbai 400019, India
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- European Paediatric Formulation Initiative (EuPFI), University College London School of Pharmacy, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AX, United Kingdom
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- Society for Paediatric Medicines and Healthcare Initiative (PMHI), Institute of Chemical Technology, Nathalal Parekh Marg, Matunga East, Mumbai 400019, India
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- Society for Paediatric Medicines and Healthcare Initiative (PMHI), Institute of Chemical Technology, Nathalal Parekh Marg, Matunga East, Mumbai 400019, India; Department of Pharmaceutics, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Poona College of Pharmacy, Pune, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), MB Road, New Delhi 110017, India; Society for Paediatric Medicines and Healthcare Initiative (PMHI), Institute of Chemical Technology, Nathalal Parekh Marg, Matunga East, Mumbai 400019, India
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- European Paediatric Formulation Initiative (EuPFI), University College London School of Pharmacy, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AX, United Kingdom; Jenny Walsh Consulting Ltd., BioCity Nottingham, Pennyfoot Street, Nottingham NG11GF, United Kingdom
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- European Paediatric Formulation Initiative (EuPFI), University College London School of Pharmacy, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AX, United Kingdom.
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Alessandrini E, Walsh J, Hermans E, Salunke S. Putting children first: Understanding caregivers' and children's perspectives on the usability of oral and respiratory administration devices for paediatric medication. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2023; 190:35-46. [PMID: 37463632 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2023.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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A multi-national online survey was developed to obtain feedback on users' experiences of administration devices for oral and inhaled paediatric medicines. The questionnaire was divided into two identical parts: 1) for caregivers looking after children aged 0-18 years, and 2) for children aged 10 years and above, with parental consent. Each part of the questionnaire consisted of a section regarding oral devices and the other about respiratory devices. All data were anonymous and handled and stored in compliance with GDPR. Ethics approval (REC4612-016) was obtained. The study involved eight countries: Albania, Italy, Israel, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain, UK, and USA. A total of 206 adults and 43 children agreed to take part in the survey. Oral dosage forms were more used than inhaled medicines. For oral liquid medicines, oral syringe was the device mostly used by European and Israeli participants. Measuring spoon was the second most common device used, and was also often used in the USA. For respiratory devices, manually actuated and breath actuated metered dose inhalers were the most common everywhere. All devices were deemed easy to use by most of respondents and instructions clear. However, a recurrent suggestion was to simplify device instructions by adding explanatory images and to summarise or highlight key points. Moreover, respondents proposed other improvements related to device appearance and design that would make the device more acceptable for them to use. Understanding paediatric patients and caregivers' experiences about oral and respiratory devices is key to provide industry with information that can help improve the use and acceptability of administration devices. Aspects that device suppliers and healthcare professionals would need to prioritise are the provision of simpler instructions in the form of images and key summaries, and to provide adequate training on device use. These improvements are essential to ensure that children and caregivers are able to use the device appropriately.
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- Jenny Walsh Consulting Ltd., East Midlands Chamber, 8 Experian Way, ng2 Business Park, Nottingham NG1 1EP, UK
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- University College London School of Pharmacy, London, UK
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Stewart TA, Perrin EM, Yin HS. Addressing Health Literacy in Pediatric Practice: A Health Equity Lens. Pediatr Clin North Am 2023; 70:745-760. [PMID: 37422312 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2023.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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Low health literacy has been linked to worse child health-related knowledge, behaviors, and outcomes across multiple health domains. As low health literacy is highly prevalent and an important mediator of income- and race/ethnicity-associated disparities, provider adoption of health literacy best practices advances health equity. A multidisciplinary effort involving all providers engaged in communication with families should include a universal precautions approach, with clear communication strategies employed with all patients, and advocacy for health system change.
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- Tiffany A Stewart
- Department of Pediatrics, New York University Grossman School of Medicine / Bellevue Hospital Center, 550 First Avenue, NBV 8S4-11, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine / School of Nursing, 200 North Wolfe Street, Rubenstein Building 2071, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, New York University Grossman School of Medicine / Bellevue Hospital Center, 550 First Avenue, NBV 8S4-11, New York, NY 10016, USA; Department of Population Health, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
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Reeves PT, Kenny TM, Mulreany LT, McCown MY, Jacknewitz-Woolard JE, Rogers PL, Echelmeyer S, Welsh SK. Development and assessment of a low literacy, pictographic asthma action plan with clinical automation to enhance guideline-concordant care for children with asthma. J Asthma 2023; 60:655-672. [PMID: 35658804 DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2022.2087188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Asthma is characterized by reversible pulmonary symptoms, frequent hospitalizations, poor quality of life, and varied treatment. Parents with low health literacy (HL) is linked to poor asthma outcomes in children. Recent practice updates recommended inhaled corticosteroids for the management of persistent asthma, but guideline-concordant care is suboptimal. Our aim was to develop and assess an Asthma Action Plan (AAP) that could serve as an individualized plan for low HL families and facilitate guideline-concordant care for clinicians. METHODS We followed the National Institute of Health 5-step "Clear & Simple" approach to develop the Uniformed Services AAP. Our AAP included symptom pictographs (dyspnea, cough, sleep, activity) and guideline-concordant clinical automation tools. Caregivers assessed the pictograms for validity (transparency of ≥ 85%; translucency score ≥ 5; and ≥ 85% recall). Readability was assessed using 7 formulas. (<6th Grade was acceptable). Comprehensibility, design quality, and usefulness was assessed by caregivers using the Consumer Information Rating Form (CIRF) (>80% was acceptable). Understandability and actionability was assessed by medical librarians using the Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool-Printable (>80% was acceptable). Suitability was assessed by clinicians using the modified Suitability Assessment of Materials (SAM) instrument (>70% was superior). RESULTS All 12 pictograms were validated (N = 118 respondents). Readability demonstrated a 4th grade level. Overall CIRF percentile score = 80.4%. Understandability and Actionability = 100%. Suitability score = 75%. CONCLUSIONS Our AAP was formally endorsed by the Allergy & Asthma Network. The Uniformed Services AAP is a novel tool with embedded clinical automation that can address low HL and enhance guideline-concordant care.
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- Patrick T Reeves
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonology, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonology, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonology, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX, USA
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Carroll AR, Schlundt D, Bonnet K, Mixon AS, Williams DJ. Caregiver and Clinician Perspectives on Discharge Medication Counseling: A Qualitative Study. Hosp Pediatr 2023; 13:325-342. [PMID: 36987806 PMCID: PMC10071429 DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2022-006937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Children are at increased risk for medication errors and the transition from hospital-to-home is a vulnerable time for errors to occur. This study aimed to explore the perspectives of multidisciplinary clinicians and caregivers regarding discharge medication counseling and to develop a conceptual model to inform intervention efforts to reduce discharge medication dosing errors. METHODS We conducted semistructured interviews with clinicians and caregivers of children <4 years old discharged from the hospital on a liquid medication. A hierarchical coding system was developed using the interview guide and several transcripts. Qualitative analysis employed an iterative inductive-deductive approach to identify domains and subthemes and inform a conceptual framework. RESULTS We conducted focus groups and individual interviews with 17 caregivers and 16 clinicians. Using the Donabedian structure-process-outcomes model of quality evaluation, domains and subthemes included: (1) infrastructure of healthcare delivery, including supplies for counseling, content and organization of discharge instructions, clinician training and education, roles and responsibilities of team members, and hospital pharmacy delivery and counseling program; (2) processes of healthcare delivery, including medication reconciliation, counseling content, counseling techniques, and language barriers and health literacy; and (3) measurable outcomes, including medication dosing accuracy and caregiver understanding and adherence to discharge instructions. CONCLUSIONS The conceptual model resulting from this analysis can be applied to the development and evaluation of interventions to reduce discharge medication dosing errors following a hospitalization. Interventions should use a health literacy universal precautions approach-written materials with plain language and pictures and verbal counseling with teach-back and show-back.
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- Alison R. Carroll
- Divisions of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
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- Department of Psychology (College of Arts and Science), Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Vanderbilt Center for Health Services Research, Qualitative Research Core, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Section of Hospital Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Public Health, Department of Internal Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Divisions of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
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Wong CI, Vannatta K, Gilleland Marchak J, Quade EV, Rodgers IM, Reid CM, Dandoy CE, Billett AL, Miller TP, Vaughn S, Daraiseh NM, Liu S, Carle AC, Walsh KE. Preventable harm because of outpatient medication errors among children with leukemia and lymphoma: A multisite longitudinal assessment. Cancer 2023; 129:1064-1074. [PMID: 36704995 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.34651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is little longitudinal information about the type and frequency of harm resulting from medication errors among outpatient children with cancer. We aimed to characterize rates and types of medication errors and harm to outpatient children with leukemia and lymphoma over 7 months of treatment. METHODS We recruited children taking medications at home for leukemia or lymphoma from three pediatric cancer centers. Errors were identified by chart review, in-home medication review, observation of administration, and interviews. Physician reviewers confirmed error (Fleiss' κ = 0.95), harm (Fleiss' κ = 0.82), and suggested interventions. Generalized linear mixed models with random effects were used to account for clustering by site. RESULTS Among 131 children taking 1669 medications with 367 home visits, 408 errors were identified, including 242 with potential for harm and 39 with harm (1.0 harm per 1000 patient-days [95% CI, 0.1-9.8]). Ten percent of children were injured by errors and 42% had errors with potential for harm. Twenty-six percent of caregivers reported that miscommunication led to missed doses or overdoses at home. Children on >13 medications had significantly more serious medication errors than those on fewer medications (77% vs 61%; p = .05). Physician reviewers judged that improved communication among caregivers and between caregivers and clinicians may have prevented the most harm (66%). CONCLUSIONS In this longitudinal study, 10% children with leukemia or lymphoma experienced adverse drug events because of outpatient medication errors. Improvements addressing communication with and among caregivers should be codeveloped with families and based on human-factors engineering. PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY In this longitudinal study, medication errors in the clinic, pharmacy, or at home among children with leukemia or lymphoma over a 7-month period were common, and 10% suffered harm because of errors. Children on >13 medications had significantly more serious medication errors than those on fewer medications (77% vs 61%; p = .05). Physician reviewers judged that improved communication among caregivers and between caregivers and clinicians may have prevented the most harm (66%). Improvements addressing communication with and among caregivers should be codeveloped with families and based on human-factors engineering.
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- Chris I Wong
- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Medical Oncology, University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Center for Biobehavioral Health, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Center for Biobehavioral Health, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Division of General Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Bone Marrow Transplantation and Immune Deficiency, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Cancer and Blood Disease Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Quality and Safety Program, Nemours Children's Health, Delaware Valley, Wilmington, Delaware, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Biostatistics and Research Design Center, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Institutional Centers for Clinical Translational Research, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- College of Medicine University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of General Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Getting children to take medicines can be difficult. There is no 'one-size-fits-all' approach. When selecting medicines for children, it is important to consider the child's age, swallowing ability, ease of administration and accessibility of the product. Ask the child, parent or caregiver about their preference for formulations and flavours. There are different ways to alter the taste, aftertaste and mouth feel of medicines, which may help improve palatability. Pharmacists or medicines information services can assist with advice on suitable formulations or methods of administration.
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- Lucinda Smith
- Medicines Information Service, SA Pharmacy, Women's and Children's Hospital Campus, SA Health, Adelaide
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- Medicines Information Service, SA Pharmacy, Women's and Children's Hospital Campus, SA Health, Adelaide
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- Medicines Information Service, SA Pharmacy, Women's and Children's Hospital Campus, SA Health, Adelaide
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Comprehension and compliance with discharge instructions among pediatric caregivers. CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY AND GLOBAL HEALTH 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cegh.2022.101137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Marquez C, Thompson R, Feinstein JA, Orth LE. Identifying opportunities for pediatric medication therapy management in children with medical complexity. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) 2022; 62:1587-1595.e3. [PMID: 35527209 PMCID: PMC9464681 DOI: 10.1016/j.japh.2022.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite potential benefits of medication therapy management (MTM) for complex pediatric patients, implementation of pediatric MTM services is rare. OBJECTIVES To describe how a standardized pediatric MTM model identifies potential interventions and their impact on medication regimen complexity index (MRCI) scores in children with medical complexity (CMC) and polypharmacy. METHODS This retrospective proof-of-concept study included pediatric patients receiving primary care in a large outpatient primary care medical home for CMC within a tertiary freestanding children's hospital from August 2020 to July 2021. Medication profiles of established patients aged 0-18 years with at least 5 active medications at the time of the index visit were assessed for medication-related concerns, potential interventions, and potential impact of proposed interventions on MRCI scores. RESULTS Among 100 patients, an average of 3.4 ± 2.6 medication-related concerns was identified using the pediatric MTM model. Common medication-related concerns (>25% of patients) included inappropriate or unnecessary therapy, suboptimal therapy, undertreated symptom, adverse effect, clinically impactful drug-drug interaction, or duplication of therapy. A total of 97% had opportunities for 5.0 ± 2.9 potential interventions. Most common proposed interventions included drug discontinuation trial (69%), patient or caregiver education (55%), dosage form modification (51%), dose modification (49%), and frequency modification (46%). The mean baseline MRCI score was 32.6 (95% CI 29.3-35.8) among all patients. MRCI scores decreased by a mean of 4.9 (95% CI 3.8-5.9) after application of the theoretical interventions (P < 0.001). Mean potential score reduction was not significantly affected by patient age or number of complex chronic conditions. Potential impact of the proposed interventions on MRCI score was significantly greater in patients with higher baseline medication counts (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Most CMC would likely benefit from a pharmacist-guided pediatric MTM service. A standardized review of active medication regimens identified multiple medication-related concerns and potential interventions for nearly all patients. Proposed medication interventions would significantly reduce medication regimen complexity as measured by MRCI. Further prospective evaluation of a pharmacist-guided pediatric MTM service is warranted.
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Cullen SM, Osorio SN, Abramson EA, Kyvelos E. Improving Caregiver Understanding of Liquid Acetaminophen Administration at Primary Care Visits. Pediatrics 2022; 150:188487. [PMID: 35909148 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-054807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Liquid medication dosing errors are common in pediatrics. Our outpatient clinic identified gaps in caregiver education based on a 2015 American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement on prescribing liquid medications. This quality improvement (QI) initiative sought to improve caregiver's understanding of liquid acetaminophen administration at the 2-month well-child visit from 30% to 70% over a 32-month period. METHODS A resident-led interdisciplinary QI team performed sequential interventions to improve our outcome measure: the percentage of caregivers with an adequate understanding of 4 essential components of liquid acetaminophen administration (name, indication, dose, and frequency). Outcome data were collected via a 4-item verbal assessment of caregiver's understanding by nursing staff, with correct answers to all items considered adequate understanding. Process measures (medications prescribed and education provided), and balancing measures (anticipatory guidance items discussed) were gathered via electronic health record review. Shewhart "P" charts and established rules for detecting special cause variation were used to analyze data. Scatter plots assessed the association between the provision of syringes and caregiver understanding of medication administration. RESULTS In 636 caregivers, overall understanding of medication use improved from 39.8% to 74%. Knowledge of accurate dosage improved from 50.9% to 76.8%. Correlation between syringe provision and caregiver understanding was strong (R = .84). CONCLUSIONS Resident-led QI improved caregiver's understanding of liquid acetaminophen administration in infants. The most impactful interventions were implementation of English and Spanish pictograms and provision of dose-demarcated oral syringes, coupled with teach-back. Future interventions will examine generalizability to other medications and expansion to other services.
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- Departments of Pediatrics.,Population Health Sciences, Weill Cornell Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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Sharko M, Sharma MM, Benda NC, Chan M, Wilsterman E, Liu LG, Demetres M, Delgado D, Ancker JS. Strategies to optimize comprehension of numerical medication instructions: A systematic review and concept map. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2022; 105:1888-1903. [PMID: 35123834 PMCID: PMC9203902 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2022.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To develop evidence-based recommendations for improving comprehension of quantitative medication instructions. METHODS This review included a literature search from inception to November 2021. Studies were included for the following: 1) original research; 2) compared multiple formats for presenting quantitative medication information on dose, frequency, and/or time; 3) included patients/lay-people; 4) assessed comprehension-related outcomes quantitatively. To classify the studies, we developed a concept map. We weighed 3 factors (risk of bias in individual studies, consistency of findings among studies, and homogeneity of the interventions tested) to generate 3 levels of recommendations. RESULTS Twenty-one studies were included. Level 1 recommendations are: 1) use visualizations of medication doses for liquid medications, and 2) express instructions in time-periods rather than times per day. Level 2 recommendations include: validate icons, use panels or tables with explanatory text, use visualizations for non-English speaking populations and for those with low health literacy and limited English proficiency. CONCLUSIONS Visualized liquid medication doses and time period-based administration instructions improve comprehension of numerical medication instructions. Use of visualizations for those with limited health literacy and English proficiency could result in improved outcomes. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Practitioners should use visualizations for liquid medication instructions and time period-based instructions to improve outcomes.
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- Marianne Sharko
- Dept. of Population Health Sciences, Division of Health Informatics, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA.
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- Dept. of Population Health Sciences, Division of Health Informatics, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Dept. of Population Health Sciences, Division of Health Informatics, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Weill Cornell Medicine Samuel J Wood Library, New York, NY, USA
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- Dept. of Population Health Sciences, Division of Health Informatics, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA; Department of Biomedical Informatics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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Al Khayrallah Z, Al-Saeedy Z, Medriano RAA, Lee K, Sommerfield A, Sommerfield D, Ware B, Huppatz D, Campbell A, Lim LY, von Ungern-Sternberg BS. Prescribing in a pediatric hospital setting - Lost in translation? PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2022; 105:1614-1619. [PMID: 34688523 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2021.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2021] [Revised: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To determine parental understanding of directions on common pediatric prescription pharmacy labels and to identify enablers and barriers that affect interpretation of these labels. METHODS Prospective qualitative descriptive study (July to August 2020) of 20 parents in post-surgical wards at a single Australian tertiary pediatric center. RESULTS Four key themes emerged through inductive analysis of the interview transcripts: 1) the addition of specific directions, such as administration with/without food and treatment course duration were perceived to be beneficial; 2) explicit phrasing of dosing intervals and times were more easily interpreted; 3) the use of simpler and common terminology enhanced understanding of the directions; and 4) presentation of multiple-step directions (e.g. tapering regimens) in a simplified and more organized manner was identified as an enabler and was thought to reduce confusion. CONCLUSION Differences in wording and presentation of pediatric prescription medication label directions led to variable interpretation by parents. PRACTISE IMPLICATIONS Therefore, there is a need for guidelines to standardize the wording of prescription medication advice labels. Findings from this study can be used to achieve this goal.
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- Zainab Al Khayrallah
- Division of Pharmacy, School of Allied Health, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia; Pharmacy Department, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, Australia.
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- Division of Pharmacy, School of Allied Health, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
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- Division of Pharmacy, School of Allied Health, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
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- Division of Pharmacy, School of Allied Health, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, Australia; Perioperative Medicine, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth Australia.
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, Australia; Perioperative Medicine, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth Australia; Division of Emergency Medicine, Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
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- Pharmacy Department, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, Australia.
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- Pharmacy Department, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, Australia.
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- Pharmacy Department, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Australia.
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- Division of Pharmacy, School of Allied Health, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, Australia; Perioperative Medicine, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth Australia; Division of Emergency Medicine, Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
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Sedeh FB, Arvid Simon Henning M, Mortensen OS, Jemec GBE, Ibler KS. Communicating with patients through pictograms and pictures - a scoping review. J DERMATOL TREAT 2022; 33:2730-2737. [PMID: 35440279 DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2022.2068790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BackgroundCommunication between patients and Health Care Workers (HCW) may on occasion be challenged by disparities in cultural background, age and educational level. Written educational material is commonly used to reduce the risk of miscommunication. However, literacy among patients may also differ and it is therefore speculated that the use of pictograms may improve patients' understanding and adherence.ObjectiveTo evaluate the scientific literature and investigate the effect and practical utility of pictograms in medical settings with focus on dermatological patients.Materials and methodsPubmed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library were searched July 2021 for studies regarding use of pictograms in medical settings and dermatology.ResultsThe use of pictograms in dermatology is not well characterized, but studies in other fields of medicine report a positive effect of using pictograms in communication. Pictograms have a significant positive effect when presented alongside verbal or written explanations.ConclusionThe quality of the development process is important to ensure the utility of any pictogram. Involving the target population in the design and validation of the pictograms may be critical. In the validation process, testing of transparency and translucency may benefit from international recommendations.
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- Department of Occupational and Social Medicine, Holbaek University Hospital, Holbaek, Denmark.,Department of Public Health, Section of Social Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Gutierrez MM, Patikorn C, Anantachoti P. Evaluation of pharmaceutical pictogram comprehension among adults in the Philippines. J Pharm Policy Pract 2022; 15:30. [PMID: 35392970 PMCID: PMC8991701 DOI: 10.1186/s40545-022-00426-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background The use of pharmaceutical pictograms to enhance patients’ understanding of drug regimens has been proven effective in many countries. There are two reference systems for pictograms generally used in pharmacy: the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and International Pharmacy Federation (FIP). This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of USP and FIP pictograms among adults in the Philippines by identifying how many pictograms would pass the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) criterion of 85% comprehension, and to describe the factors affecting pictograms’ comprehension. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional research using a face-to-face interview was performed to evaluate 108 pictograms in 52 Filipino adults enrolled through quota sampling. Descriptive statistics, Mann–Whitney U test (Wilcoxon rank-sum test), univariate linear regression, and multiple linear regression were used to statistically analyze the data collected. Results Only 17 (16 USP and 1 FIP) out of the 108 pictograms (15.74%) passed the ANSI criterion. The median score of Filipinos was 71 out of 108 pictograms (Interquartile range: 10–96). The multivariate model (R2 = 0.5645, F (4,47) = 15.23) suggested that the score was lower by 5.85 points if the user was female, 21.58 points lower if the participant was below Grade 12 education level, and 1.20 points lower if the patient was greater than 46 years old. Education level was identified as the significant predictor (p-value < 0.0000*, power = 99.98%). The participant with greater than Grade 12 has a higher comprehension score of rank-sum 952.5 (Expected = 689) compared to only 425.5 (Expected = 689). Conclusions Since only 17 pictograms passed as stand-alone tool for patient information material, the researchers recommend the use of verbal and written instructions to complement pictograms to enhance comprehension. Furthermore, the government should consider the inclusion of health pictograms in basic health education. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s40545-022-00426-y.
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- Margarita M Gutierrez
- Department of Pharmacy, University of the Philippines Manila College of Pharmacy, Manila, Philippines. .,Department of Social and Administrative Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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- Department of Social and Administrative Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Social and Administrative Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Leslie CJ, Donelan K, Nicholas P, Buglione M, Smith DL. Health Literacy Profiles of Early Intervention Providers: Use of the Health Literacy Questionnaire. Health Lit Res Pract 2022; 6:e128-e136. [PMID: 35680120 PMCID: PMC9179036 DOI: 10.3928/24748307-20220523-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: Early intervention (EI) providers work with parents of children with or who have risk factors of developmental delay or disability through Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Many parents in the United States have low health literacy; therefore, EI providers should be aware of and address families' health literacy needs. EI providers need to be health literate themselves to implement evidence-based recommended practices. Objective: This study aimed to measure health literacy levels of interdisciplinary EI providers and investigate associations between health literacy levels and demographic variables. Methods: A survey containing the Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) was completed by EI providers working at 10 EI centers in Massachusetts. Scale scores were calculated and compared across demographic variables, including EI job role, age, years of EI experience, and highest education level. Key Results: Of 715 EI providers invited to participate, 376 surveys were completed (52.6% response rate). Most participants were women (92.6%, n = 348), reported race as White (85.4%, n = 321), had a mean age of 43.1 years (standard deviation [SD] 12.9) ranging from 20 to 74 years, and English as their primary language (89.6%, n = 337). EI providers scored the lowest on HLQ Scale 5 “Appraisal of health information” (mean [M] = 2.99 (SD 0.50) [confidence interval (CI) 2.93, 3.04]), and Scale 7 “Navigating the healthcare system” (M = 3.83 (SD 0.58) [CI 3.77, 3.89]). EI providers having stronger health literacy profiles were generally older, with a higher education level, were licensed providers, or had more years of EI work experience. Conclusions: EI providers require adequate health literacy to manage their health needs and to effectively provide services to EI families. Study results may inform future targeted professional development to support improvement of EI providers' health literacy skills, including appraisal of health information and navigation of the health care system. [HLRP: Health Literacy Research and Practice. 2022;6(2):e128–e136.] Plain Language Summary: EI providers' health literacy profiles have not been previously investigated. Study results reveal EI providers struggled with health literacy skills of appraising health information and navigating the health care system, which are vital for EI practice. Health Literacy Questionnaire results can inform targeted professional development to improve EI providers' health literacy levels and their clinical practice.
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- Catherine J. Leslie
- Address correspondence to Catherine J. Leslie, PhD, MOT, OTR/L, CEIS, PO Box 290007, Boston, MA 02129;
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Costich M, Bisono G, Meyers N, Lane M, Meyer D, Friedman S. A Pediatric Resident Curriculum for the Use of Health Literacy Communication Tools. Health Lit Res Pract 2022; 6:e121-e127. [PMID: 35680125 PMCID: PMC9179039 DOI: 10.3928/24748307-20220517-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- Address correspondence to Suzanne Friedman, MD, Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 622 W. 168th Street, VC417, New York, NY 10032;
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Algabbani AM, Alzahrani KA, Sayed SK, Alrasheed M, Sorani D, Almohammed OA, Alqahtani AS. The impact of using pictorial aids in caregivers’ understanding of patient information leaflets of pediatric pain medications: A quasi-experimental study. Saudi Pharm J 2022; 30:544-554. [PMID: 35693437 PMCID: PMC9177450 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2022.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 02/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Introduction Patient information leaflets (PILs) are one of the main sources of information for over-the-counter medications (OTCs). This study aimed to assess caregivers' understanding of instructions in PILs provided with paracetamol medications and the impact of pictograms use. Methods A quasi-experimental study was conducted among caregivers of children aged < 13 years recruited in pediatric outpatient clinics at University Medical City in Riyadh. The calculated sample size was 128; at least 64 participants were needed in each group (the text-only group and the text-plus pictograms group). Caregivers' health literacy was assessed using a validated Arabic version of the Newest Vital Sign scale. Participants’ understanding of PILs instructions was assessed using eight questions on the route of administration, minimal hours between doses, max daily dose, shake medication before use, storage, and reporting adverse events; and was rated based on the number of questions correctly understood. Characteristics of participants were compared by Pearson X2 and t-test was used to assess the significance of mean score differences between groups. Results A total of 130 caregivers participated in the study; almost half of them were mothers (47%, [n = 61]) and 43% (n = 56) have “a possibility of limited health literacy”. The mean number of correct answers to questions assessing the understanding of PILs instructions was significantly higher among the text-plus pictograms group compared to the text-only group (5.25 ± 1.85 vs. 4.38 ± 1.27; p < 0.001). When results were controlled for age and gender, better health literacy was found to be associated with a better understanding of instructions (B = 0.39, 95 %CI 0.23–0.54). Conclusion Limited comprehension of medications instructions was observed; adding pictorial aids to PILs might enhance the comprehension. Differences in health literacy levels of caregivers should be considered when designing PILs.
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- Aljoharah M. Algabbani
- Saudi Food and Drug Authority, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Corresponding authors at: Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Research Division, Executive Department of Research & Studies, Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), Northern Ring Branch Road, Hittin, Riyadh 13513, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Co-corresponding author at: King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Yin HS, Neuspiel DR, Paul IM, Franklin W, Tieder JS, Adirim T, Alvarez F, Brown JM, Bundy DG, Ferguson LE, Gleeson SP, Leu M, Mueller BU, Connor Phillips S, Quinonez RA, Rea C, Rinke ML, Shaikh U, Shiffman RN, Vickers Saarel E, Spencer Cockerham SP, Mack Walsh K, Jones B, Adler AC, Foster JH, Green TP, Houck CS, Laughon MM, Neville K, Reigart JR, Shenoi R, Sullivan JE, Van Den Anker JN, Verhoef PA. Preventing Home Medication Administration Errors. Pediatrics 2021; 148:183379. [PMID: 34851406 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-054666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Medication administration errors that take place in the home are common, especially when liquid preparations are used and complex medication schedules with multiple medications are involved; children with chronic conditions are disproportionately affected. Parents and other caregivers with low health literacy and/or limited English proficiency are at higher risk for making errors in administering medications to children in their care. Recommended strategies to reduce home medication errors relate to provider prescribing practices; health literacy-informed verbal counseling strategies (eg, teachback and showback) and written patient education materials (eg, pictographic information) for patients and/or caregivers across settings (inpatient, outpatient, emergency care, pharmacy); dosing-tool provision for liquid medication measurement; review of medication lists with patients and/or caregivers (medication reconciliation) that includes prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as vitamins and supplements; leveraging the medical home; engaging adolescents and their adult caregivers; training of providers; safe disposal of medications; regulations related to medication dosing tools, labeling, packaging, and informational materials; use of electronic health records and other technologies; and research to identify novel ways to support safe home medication administration.
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- H Shonna Yin
- Departments of Pediatrics and Population Health, Grossman School of Medicine, New York University, New York, New York
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Public Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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Curbach J, Lander J, Dierks ML, Grepmeier EM, von Sommoggy J. How do health professionals translate evidence on early childhood allergy prevention into health literacy-responsive practice? A protocol for a mixed-method study on the views of German health professionals. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e047733. [PMID: 34785543 PMCID: PMC8596052 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-047733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Paediatricians, general practitioners (GPs) and midwives in primary care are important sources of information for parents on early childhood allergy prevention (ECAP). Research has shown that preventive counselling by health professionals can be effective in improving patients' health literacy (HL) and health behaviour. Providing effective advice relies on two factors. First, health professionals need be up-to-date with research evidence on ECAP, to consider popular misconceptions and fears and to translate this knowledge into clear recommendations for parents (knowledge translation). Second, they need to know and apply counselling techniques and create a practice setting which accommodates parental HL needs (health literacy-responsive care). The objective of this study is to explore and assess how German health professionals take up and translate ECAP evidence into appropriate recommendations for parents, how they consider HL in counselling and practice organisation and what barriers and enablers they find in their performance of HL-responsive ECAP. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The study has a sequential mixed-method design, in two phases. In the first phase, qualitative semi-structured expert interviews will be conducted with health professionals (paediatricians, GPs and midwives) at primary care level and professional policy level. Data collection is ongoing until January 2022. In the second phase, based on the qualitative results, a standardised questionnaire will be developed, and pilot-tested in a wider population of German health professionals. The findings of both phases will be integrated. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study has received ethical approval from the Ethics Committee of the University of Regensburg (18-1205-101). The results will be published in international peer-reviewed open access journals and via presentations at scientific conferences. The results will also be shared with German health professionals, decision-makers and potential funders of interventions.
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- Janina Curbach
- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine/Medical Sociology, University of Regensburg Faculty of Medicine, Regensburg, Germany
- Faculty of Businesss Studies, Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Epidemiology, Social Medicine and Health Systems Research, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Epidemiology, Social Medicine and Health Systems Research, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine/Medical Sociology, University of Regensburg Faculty of Medicine, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine/Medical Sociology, University of Regensburg Faculty of Medicine, Regensburg, Germany
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Effective Interventions to Support Self-management for Parents of Children with a Chronic Condition: A Systematic Review. Matern Child Health J 2021; 25:1842-1865. [PMID: 34655426 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-021-03244-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This systematic review aims to determine the efficacy of interventions to support the self-management for parents of children with a chronic condition. An overview of prior research, regardless of the children's diagnosis, is lacking. Therefore, this systematic review provides an overview of the most recent available scientific literature that describes interventions to support self-management for parents of children with a chronic condition. METHODS A systematic search of Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) was conducted in CENTRAL, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE and PsychInfo. Studies that describe any type of self-management intervention or a combination of self-management interventions that support parents of children with a chronic condition between 0 and 18 years were included. The interventions and results were reported, hence categorized in the four areas of self-management: medical management, adjustment of lifestyle, shared decision-making and managing the consequences of a chronic condition. RESULTS The study included 23 RCTs. Due to the heterogeneity of the included studies a meta-analysis was impossible. Twenty studies showed statistically significant effects in favour of the intervention on at least one of the outcomes. Twenty-two studies showed risk of bias. The results indicate that disease management, (parent) group training, psycho-education and the Triple P intervention are effective interventions to support self-management. There were limited studies found in the areas lifestyle adjustment and shared decision making. DISCUSSION Effective interventions to support self-management for parents of children with a chronic condition are described, but the moderate quality of the studies hampers firm conclusions.
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Foster L, Choxi S, Rosenberg RE, Tracy J, Toscano D, Betancur Paez J, Glick AF. Meds to Beds: A Quality Improvement Approach to Optimizing the Discharge Medication Process for Pediatric Patients. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf 2021; 48:92-100. [PMID: 34740550 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjq.2021.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Revised: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Using an on-site pharmacy or medication to bedside (MTB) program allows patients to obtain prescriptions and education before discharge, potentially improving adherence and preventing harm. The aim of this project was to improve discharge processes for pediatric acute care patients by increasing the proportion of oral antibiotics (1) prescribed to the on-site pharmacy from 15% to 70% and (2) delivered to bedside from 0% to 50%. METHODS The Model for Improvement was used to iteratively implement interventions: increased on-site pharmacy capabilities, MTB program creation and streamlined enrollment, and secure electronic health record (EHR) messaging between clinicians and pharmacy staff regarding prescriptions. Process measures were proportion of antibiotics prescribed to the on-site pharmacy and delivered to bedside. Outcomes included surveys of family satisfaction with discharge medication education and discharge medication-related safety reports. Discharge before noon (DBN) was the balancing measure. Aims were analyzed using statistical process control charts and chi-square tests. RESULTS A total of 1,908 antibiotics were prescribed over 28-months. On-site pharmacy prescriptions increased from 15% to 46% after pharmacy capabilities increased, then to 86% after MTB program launch, optimized workflow, and initiation of EHR messaging. Bedside medication delivery increased from 0% to 58% with these interventions. Family satisfaction with discharge medication education and frequency of discharge medication-related safety reports was not significantly different pre- and postintervention. DBN varied throughout the study. CONCLUSION Through clinician and pharmacy staff partnership, this initiative increased on-site pharmacy use and discharge antibiotics delivered to bedside. Key interventions included increased pharmacy capabilities, MTB program with streamlined workflow, and EHR-based communication.
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Merks P, Cameron J, Bilmin K, Świeczkowski D, Chmielewska-Ignatowicz T, Harężlak T, Białoszewska K, Sola KF, Jaguszewski MJ, Vaillancourt R. Medication Adherence and the Role of Pictograms in Medication Counselling of Chronic Patients: a Review. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:582200. [PMID: 34489688 PMCID: PMC8417421 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.582200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Pharmaceutical care requires a patient-centered approach, focusing on the ability of patients to understand drug-related information and follow the instructions delivered by pharmacists as well as other health-care providers included in the circle of care. With the goal of ensuring the prescribed use of medications, called medication adherence, health-care providers have to consider many risk factors such as geography (culture), social economic status, age, and low literacy that may predispose patients to non-adherence, and considerations have to be made for chronic patients living with life-long disease states. The aim of this review is to provide a balanced and comprehensive review outlining a number of different medication counselling and education approaches that have been used to try to improve medication adherence and health outcomes with the use of clear and concise graphic illustrations—called pictograms. By highlighting the current landscape of the general use and efficacy of pharmaceutical pictograms to aid in the knowledge and recall of drug-related information, as well as outlining specific medication adherence outcomes with pharmaceutical pictograms in chronic patients, the current review describes the need for health-care providers to move beyond the traditional didactic methods of oral and verbal communication with patients regarding medication-taking behavior.
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- Piotr Merks
- Faculty of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University, Warsaw, Poland.,Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacy, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Centre Hospitalier pour Enfants de L'est de L'Ontario, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University, Warsaw, Poland
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacy, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Centre Hospitalier pour Enfants de L'est de L'Ontario, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Benda NC, Yang Z, Li H, Zhang T, Ancker JS. Lower objectively and subjectively assessed numeracy are both associated with poorer self-rated health. BMC Res Notes 2021; 14:321. [PMID: 34419167 PMCID: PMC8379725 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-021-05737-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Objective To compare an objective with a subjective numeracy assessment for association with self-reported health status, where numeracy refers to “the degree to which individuals have the capacity to access, process, interpret, communicate, and act on numerical, quantitative, graphical, biostatistical, and probabilistic health information needed to make effective health decisions” Results We completed a secondary analysis of two population-based surveys, the Empire State Poll (n = 763) and the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC; n = 2609). The first survey assessed numeracy with a 3-item subjective instrument. The second assessed numeracy with more than 20 math problems. Both used the same measure for self-reported health status. Lower numeracy, whether subjectively or objectively assessed, was associated with worse self-reported health, even after controlling for education and other sociodemographic confounders. The odds ratios for the association were very similar (0.91 and 0.90 respectively). A lengthy objective numeracy assessment and a brief self-report assessment had similar associations with health status. A brief self-report measure of numeracy has similar properties to a lengthy objective assessment and is likely to be more feasible to use to screen patients in practice. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13104-021-05737-y.
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, Weill Cornell Medicine, 425 E 61 stStreet, Suite 301, New York, NY, 10065, USA.
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, Weill Cornell Medicine, 425 E 61 stStreet, Suite 301, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, Weill Cornell Medicine, 425 E 61 stStreet, Suite 301, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, Weill Cornell Medicine, 425 E 61 stStreet, Suite 301, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, Weill Cornell Medicine, 425 E 61 stStreet, Suite 301, New York, NY, 10065, USA.,Department of Biomedical Informatics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2525 West End Ave., Rm, Nashville, TN, 14122, USA
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Patidar P, Mathur A, Pathak A. Can use of pictograms reduce liquid medication administration errors by mothers? An interventional study. BMC Psychol 2021; 9:99. [PMID: 34172090 PMCID: PMC8228905 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-021-00584-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Liquid medication dosing errors (LMDE) made by caregivers affect treatment in children, but this is not a well-studied topic in many low-and middle-income countries including in India. Methods An intervention study was conducted among mothers attending a pediatric outpatient clinic of a tertiary care setting in Ujjain, India. The mothers randomly measured 12 volumes of a paracetamol liquid preparation by using a dropper (0.5 and 1 mL), measuring cup (2.5 and 5 mL), and calibrated spoon (2.5 and 5 mL) each with two instructions—oral-only measurement session (OMS) and oral plus pictogram measurement session (OPMS, the intervention). The main outcome was dosing error prevalence. The effectiveness of the intervention was assessed by measuring effect size. Risk factors for maximum LMDE were explored using backward multivariate logistic regression models. A P value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results In total, 310 mothers [mean (± SD) age, 30.2 (± 4.18) years] were included. LMDE prevalence in the OMS versus OPMS for dropper 0.5 mL was 60% versus 48%; for l mL dropper was 63% versus 54%; for 2.5 mL cup 62% versus 54%; for 2.5 calibrated spoon 66% versus 59%; 5 mL cup 69% versus 57%; and 5 mL calibrated spoon 68% versus 55%. Comparing OMS with OPMS, underdosing was minimum with the calibrated spoon for 2.5 mL (OR 4.39) and maximum with the dropper for 1 mL (OR 9.40), and overdosing was minimum with the dropper for 0.5 mL (OR 7.12) and maximum with the calibrated spoon for 2.5 mL (OR 13.24). The effect size (dCohen) of the intervention OPMS was 1.86–6.4. Risk factors for the most prevalent dosing error, that is, with the calibrated spoon for 2.5 mL, were increasing age of the mother (aOR 1.08; P = 0.026) and nuclear family (aOR 2.83; P = 0.002). The risk of dosing errors decreased with higher education of the mothers. Conclusions Pictograms can effectively minimize LMDE even in less educated mothers. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s40359-021-00584-9.
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- Pawan Patidar
- Department of Paediatrics, Ruxmaniben Deepchand Gardi Medical College, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, 456010, India
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- Department of Paediatrics, Ruxmaniben Deepchand Gardi Medical College, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, 456010, India
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- Department of Paediatrics, Ruxmaniben Deepchand Gardi Medical College, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, 456010, India. .,Department of Women and Children's Health, International Maternal and Child Health Unit, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden. .,Department of Global Public Health, Health Systems and Policy: Medicines Focusing Antibiotics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Kyriakos N, Papaefthymiou A, Giakoumis M, Iatropoulos G, Mantzaris G, Liatsos C. Informed consent in inflammatory bowel disease: a necessity in real-world clinical practice. Ann Gastroenterol 2021; 34:466-475. [PMID: 34276184 PMCID: PMC8276362 DOI: 10.20524/aog.2021.0635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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In modern medicine, any medical intervention has to be supported by a patient's informed consent. Challenges to this process include the specificity and complexity of medical information being provided, the patient's ability to comprehend the information, the medical uncertainty of the outcomes, and the physician's legal concerns. Important elements of the consent process are respect for the patient's autonomy and self-determination, appropriate disclosure and verification of their understanding, and voluntariness. In inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), pharmaceutical treatment carries significant risks, making discussion and illustration of the treatment critical for decision making. This review aims to emphasize the importance of the informed consent process in routine IBD clinical practice, and suggests an appropriate way of informing patients about the medical treatment on offer. The information that has to be comprehensively presented before consent includes: i) treatment goal; ii) basic characteristics of treatment (route and timetable of drug administration, drug efficacy, adverse events); and iii) consequences of staying untreated. The IBD physician's main concerns must include ensuring not only that the information being provided is detailed and objective, but also that the decision-making process is shared with the patient. Ultimately, the process of obtaining informed consent in real-world clinical practice is undoubtedly of great importance, for both upholding the principles of medical ethics and avoiding legal conflicts.
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- Nikolaos Kyriakos
- Gastroenterology Department, 401 General Army Hospital of Athens, Greece (Nikolaos Kyriakos, Apostolis Papaefthymiou, Marios Giakoumis, Christos Liatsos)
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- Gastroenterology Department, 401 General Army Hospital of Athens, Greece (Nikolaos Kyriakos, Apostolis Papaefthymiou, Marios Giakoumis, Christos Liatsos)
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- Gastroenterology Department, 401 General Army Hospital of Athens, Greece (Nikolaos Kyriakos, Apostolis Papaefthymiou, Marios Giakoumis, Christos Liatsos)
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- Medical Oncology Department, Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia (George Iatropoulos)
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- Gastroenterology Department, General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos-Ophtalmiatreion Athinon-Polykliniki", Athens, Greece (Gerasimos Mantzaris)
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- Gastroenterology Department, 401 General Army Hospital of Athens, Greece (Nikolaos Kyriakos, Apostolis Papaefthymiou, Marios Giakoumis, Christos Liatsos)
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Mueller CM, Ward L, O'Keefe GAD. Health Literacy, Medication Adherence, and Quality of Life in Patients With Uveitis. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2021; 30:1060-1067. [PMID: 33739905 DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2020.1861304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Purpose: To evaluate health literacy, medication adherence, and quality of life (QOL) in uveitis patients.Methods: Cross-sectional quality improvement study using questionnaires of health literacy (Short Assessment of Health Literacy), adherence (Beliefs about Medicine Questionnaire), and QOL (12-item Short Form Health Survey).Results: Sixty patients were surveyed: 57% women, 80% identified as Black, and 42% with schooling beyond high school. Forty-three percent of the patients had poor health literacy, with lower scores among those with less schooling (p < .01). Necessity scores were higher for multiple providers (p = .02). Necessity (p = .03) and Concerns (p < .01) scores were higher for patients seeing a rheumatologist. Patients had lower physical (p < .01) and mental QOL (p < .01) than the general US population.Conclusions: Uveitis patients reported many barriers to care. Despite strong perceptions of treatment necessity, there were significant concerns, especially among patients seeing a rheumatologist. We recommend multidisciplinary care, individualized education, and counseling regarding medication safety and the necessity to improve adherence.
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- Claire M Mueller
- Department of Ophthalmology, Oregon Health & Science University Casey Eye Institute, Resident, Portland, OR, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Associate Faculty, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Emory University School of Medicine, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Section of Vitreoretinal Surgery and Diseases, Section of Uveitis and Vasculitis, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Chen Y, Tu B, Huang CC, Huang C. Improving parenting knowledge through caregiver education in China. Child Care Health Dev 2021; 47:261-268. [PMID: 33270254 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Revised: 10/19/2020] [Accepted: 11/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Caregivers' parenting knowledge is of importance to child development and to achieve positive child outcomes. Even though some caregiver education programs have demonstrated positive effects, most of them are carried out in developed countries and among western samples. As a developing country with the second-largest child population worldwide, China has initiated caregiver education programs to promote parenting knowledge among caregivers since 2016. This study examines the effect of an innovative caregiver education program on caregivers' perceived increase of parenting knowledge. METHODS A total of 310 caregivers with a child aged between 0 and 3 from Z city, China, were randomly selected to complete a survey. Caregivers' perceived increase of parenting knowledge was assessed by five specified knowledge dimensions, namely, child growth, feeding behaviours, daily care, disease prevention and safety. The independent variable was program participation, measured by respondents' use of program services. OLS regression was employed to assess the association between caregivers' program participation and their perceived increase of knowledge, controlling basic demographic and socio-economic factors. RESULTS In general, program participation had statistically significant associations with caregivers' perceived increase of parenting knowledge. The associations varied by service type. Particularly, online development evaluations and in-home sessions showed relatively consistent and positive effects on caregivers' perceived increase of parenting knowledge. CONCLUSIONS This caregiver education program had a positive effect on caregivers' perceived increase of parenting knowledge, particularly through the use of the online development evaluations and in-home sessions. As one of the earliest initiatives of this kind in China, the findings reveal the promise of an innovative program to advance caregivers and children.
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- Yafan Chen
- Huamin Research Center, Rutgers University School of Social Work, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- School of Public Administration, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou, China
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- Huamin Research Center, Rutgers University School of Social Work, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- School of Public Administration, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou, China
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Philips K, Zhou R, Lee DS, Marrese C, Nazif J, Browne C, Sinnett M, Tuckman S, Modi A, Rinke ML. Implementation of a Standardized Approach to Improve the Pediatric Discharge Medication Process. Pediatrics 2021; 147:peds.2019-2711. [PMID: 33408070 PMCID: PMC7849199 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2019-2711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The pediatric inpatient discharge medication process is complicated, and caregivers have difficulty managing instructions. Authors of few studies evaluate systematic processes for ensuring quality in these care transitions. We aimed to improve caregiver medication management and understanding of discharge medications by standardizing the discharge medication process. METHODS An interprofessional team at an urban, tertiary care children's hospital trialed interventions to improve caregiver medication management and understanding. These included mnemonics to aid in complete medication counseling, electronic medical record enhancements to standardize medication documentation and simplify dose rounding, and housestaff education. The primary outcome measure was the proportion of discharge medication-related failures in each 4-week period. Failure was defined as an incorrect response on ≥1 survey questions. Statistical process control was used to analyze improvement over time. Process measures related to medication documentation and dose rounding were compared by using the χ2 test and process control. RESULTS Special cause variation occurred in the mean discharge medication-related failure rate, which decreased from 70.1% to 36.1% and was sustained. There were significantly more complete after-visit summaries (21.0% vs 85.1%; P < .001) and more patients with simplified dosing (75.2% vs 95.6%; P < .001) in the intervention period. Special cause variation also occurred for these measures. CONCLUSIONS A systematic approach to standardizing the discharge medication process led to improved caregiver medication management and understanding after pediatric inpatient discharge. These changes could be adapted by other hospitals to enhance the quality of this care transition.
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- Kaitlyn Philips
- Children's Hospital at Montefiore, Bronx, New York; .,Department of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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- NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital, Flushing, New York
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- Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital, New York, New York; and
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- Baystate Children’s Hospital, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts
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- Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, Bronx, New York;,Department of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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- Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, Bronx, New York
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- Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, Bronx, New York
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- Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, Bronx, New York;,Department of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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Spengler E, Schechter M, Pina P, Rhim HJH. You Can Teach Every Patient: A Health Literacy and Clear Communication Curriculum for Pediatric Clerkship Students. MEDEDPORTAL : THE JOURNAL OF TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCES 2021; 17:11086. [PMID: 33501376 PMCID: PMC7821440 DOI: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Poor health literacy has a negative impact on various health care outcomes. Medical schools are not consistently providing health literacy training; when they do, they overly rely on didactics. METHODS Our curriculum for third-year pediatric clerkship students taught principles of health literacy and evidence-supported clear communication strategies. Communication skills were structured on a novel mnemonic: CTEP (clear language, teach-back, effectively encouraging questions, and pictures). The curriculum included a 30-minute didactic, followed 1-2 weeks later by a 90-minute interactive workshop. All 188 clerkship students attended the didactic lecture; approximately half (90) attended the follow-up workshop. All students completed a formative objective structured clinical encounter. Standardized patients then evaluated students' use of the four clear communication skills. Students completed a survey to assess confidence, knowledge, and use of the skills. RESULTS Compared to the didactic-only group, students in the didactic + workshop group more frequently used teach-back (53% vs. 27%, p < .01) and pictures (46% vs. 10%, p < .01). In addition, the didactic + workshop group had improved recall, self-reported use, and comfort with the skills. The didactic + workshop group solicited questions from the standardized patient less often, and there was no difference in use of clear language between the two groups. DISCUSSION An interactive curriculum in health literacy and clear communication for pediatric clerkship students was superior to a didactic alone. Optimizing instructional methods for health literacy skills can help future physicians properly communicate with their patients to improve health outcomes.
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- Emily Spengler
- Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Drexel University College of Medicine and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
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- Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the Children's Hospital at Montefiore
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- Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, New York University Grossman School of Medicine
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the Children's Hospital at Montefiore
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Blackmer AB, Fox D, Arendt D, Phillips K, Feinstein JA. Perceived Versus Demonstrated Understanding of the Complex Medications of Medically Complex Children. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther 2021; 26:62-72. [PMID: 33424502 DOI: 10.5863/1551-6776-26.1.62] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Parents and caregivers of children with medical complexity (CMC) manage complex medication regimens (CMRs) at home. Parental understanding of CMRs is critical to safe medication administration. Regarding CMR administration, we 1) described the population of CMC receiving CMRs; 2) assessed parental perceived confidence and understanding; and 3) evaluated parental demonstrated understanding. METHODS Cross-sectional clinic-based assessment of knowledge and understanding of CMC using CMRs who received primary care in a large pediatric complex care clinic. CMRs were identified by the receipt of ≥1 of the following: 1) ≥10 concurrent medications; 2) ≥1 high-risk medication; or 3) ≥1 extemporaneously compounded medication. Parents reported their perceived confidence and understanding of CMRs, and then demonstrated understanding through 3 medication-related tasks. RESULTS Of 156 CMCs, most were <10 years of age (63.5%), white (75%), had neurologic impairment (76.9%), and used a median of 8 medications (IQR, 5-10). Parents were female (76.9%) with a mean age of 38.8 ± 11.5 years, white (69.9%), spoke English (94.2%), and had some college education (82.1%). On 11 confidence and understanding statements, most parents reported a high perceived level of understanding and confidence, with combined agreement or strong agreement ranging between 81.2% and 98.7%. Only 73.1% correctly identified medications taken for specified conditions, 40.4% reported complete dosing parameters, and 54.8% correctly measured 2 different medication doses. Significant differences existed between parental perceived understanding versus the 3 demonstrated tasks (all p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Substantial opportunities exist to improve medication safety and efficacy in the outpatient, in-home setting including improved medication-specific education and medication-related supports.
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Schubbe D, Scalia P, Yen RW, Saunders CH, Cohen S, Elwyn G, van den Muijsenbergh M, Durand MA. Using pictures to convey health information: A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects on patient and consumer health behaviors and outcomes. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2020; 103:1935-1960. [PMID: 32466864 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2020.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2019] [Revised: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Assess the effect of pictorial health information on patients' and consumers' health behaviors and outcomes, evaluate these effects in lower health literacy populations, and examine the attributes of the interventions. METHODS We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that assessed the effect of pictorial health information on patient and consumer health behaviors and outcomes. We conducted a meta-analysis of RCTs that assessed knowledge/understanding, recall, or adherence, and a subgroup analysis of those outcomes on lower health literacy populations. We narratively reviewed characteristics of pictorial health interventions that significantly improved outcomes for lower health literacy populations. RESULTS From 4160 records, we included 54 RCTs (42 in meta-analysis). Pictorial health information moderately improved knowledge/understanding and recall overall, but largely increased knowledge/understanding for lower health literacy populations (n = 13), all with substantial heterogeneity. Icons with few words may be most helpful in conveying health information. CONCLUSION Our results support including pictures in health communication to improve patient knowledge. Our results should be interpreted with caution considering the significant heterogeneity of the meta-analysis outcomes. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Future research should assess which types and characteristics of pictures that best convey health information and are most useful and the implementation and sustainability in healthcare contexts. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42018084743.
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- Danielle Schubbe
- The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice, 1 Medical Center Drive (WTRB, Level 5), Lebanon, NH 03756, USA
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- The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice, 1 Medical Center Drive (WTRB, Level 5), Lebanon, NH 03756, USA
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- The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice, 1 Medical Center Drive (WTRB, Level 5), Lebanon, NH 03756, USA
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- The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice, 1 Medical Center Drive (WTRB, Level 5), Lebanon, NH 03756, USA
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- The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice, 1 Medical Center Drive (WTRB, Level 5), Lebanon, NH 03756, USA
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- Radboudumc University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands; Pharos, Center of Expertise on Health Disparities, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice, 1 Medical Center Drive (WTRB, Level 5), Lebanon, NH 03756, USA.
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Dermody S, Hughes M, Smith V. The Effectiveness of Pictorial Discharge Advice Versus Standard Advice Following Discharge From the Emergency Department: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Emerg Nurs 2020; 47:66-75.e1. [PMID: 32962841 DOI: 10.1016/j.jen.2020.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Revised: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Failure to provide adequate discharge advice to patients on leaving the emergency department can lead to poor understanding of and noncompliance with discharge instructions and consequently postdischarge complications or hospital readmissions. The use of pictographs to complement discharge advice has the potential to enhance patient recall and comprehension. The purpose of this paper was to determine the effectiveness of pictorial discharge advice compared with standard discharge advice in the emergency department. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted. CINAHL, MEDLINE, ASSIA, and EMBASE were searched from inception to March 1, 2020, combining terms related to the emergency room, pictogram, and randomized trials as appropriate. Randomized trials reporting on the use of pictorial discharge advice in the emergency department were eligible for inclusion. Outcome measures were comprehension, compliance with advice, satisfaction with advice and the ED visit, and reattendance rates. The Cochrane risk of bias tool was used to assess bias in the included studies. RESULTS Four studies were identified as eligible and included in the review. Pictorial discharge advice improved comprehension, compliance, and patient satisfaction with the advice, but not satisfaction with the ED visit when compared with standard discharge advice. None of the included studies measured reattendance rates. DISCUSSION The results of this systematic review support the use of pictorial discharge advice. However, few studies exist; none had a low risk of bias overall, and 3 were published over 12 years ago. This finding highlights a need for further research to inform evidence-based best practices on optimal methods for providing quality discharge advice in the emergency department.
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Warembourg M, Lonca N, Filleron A, Tran TA, Knight M, Janes A, Soulairol I, Leguelinel-Blache G. Assessment of anti-infective medication adherence in pediatric outpatients. Eur J Pediatr 2020; 179:1343-1351. [PMID: 32140853 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-020-03605-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2019] [Revised: 02/03/2020] [Accepted: 02/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The objective of this pilot study was to assess the overall adherence rate of the pediatric population to anti-infective drugs prescribed for acute infection at hospital discharge and to identify risk factors for non-adherence behavior. Pediatric patients discharged from a French university hospital with at least one oral drug prescription for acute infection were included for 3 months. Medication adherence and antibiotic knowledge were assessed through data collected by calling the parents. Overall adherence was assessed according to seven items: medication order filling, administered dose, time of intake, frequency of doses, medication omission, dose modification, and length of treatment. Seventy-five patients were included, and 63 interviews were exploited. The median age was 1.4 years, IQR = [0.7; 3.3]. Overall adherence to anti-infective agents concerned 34.9% of patients. The most frequently prescribed antibiotics were amoxicillin (29.3%), amoxicillin associated with clavulanic acid (25.3%), cotrimoxazole (18.7%), and cefixime (12.0%). A lack of parents' anti-infective knowledge was associated with non-adherence to anti-infective drugs.Conclusion: Two-thirds of outpatients were non-adherent to anti-infectives in acute infectious diseases. The misunderstanding of anti-infective treatment could be a risk factor for non-adherence. Implementation of preventive actions such as therapeutic education or pharmaceutical counseling at hospital discharge could improve adherence to anti-infective agents. What Is Known: • Non-adherence to anti-infective drugs involves the emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance. • Very few studies have assessed medication adherence in acute infectious diseases in pediatrics after hospital discharge. What Is New: • Only 35% of children were overall adherent to anti-infective drugs in acute infectious disease after hospital discharge. • Most patients (89%) had a good primary adherence but very few (40%) had good secondary adherence mainly due to dose omission and dose modification.
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- Marion Warembourg
- Department of Pharmacy, Nimes University Hospital, University of Montpellier, Nimes, France
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- Department of Pharmacy, Nimes University Hospital, University of Montpellier, Nimes, France
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- Department of Pediatrics, Nimes University Hospital, University of Montpellier, Nimes, France.,INSERM U 1183, Team 3, Immune Regulation and Microbiota, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Pediatrics, Nimes University Hospital, University of Montpellier, Nimes, France.,INSERM U 1183, Team 3, Immune Regulation and Microbiota, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Pharmacy, Nimes University Hospital, University of Montpellier, Nimes, France
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- Department of Pharmacy, Nimes University Hospital, University of Montpellier, Nimes, France
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- Department of Pharmacy, Nimes University Hospital, University of Montpellier, Nimes, France.,UMR 5253, MACS Team, ICGM, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Pharmacy, Nimes University Hospital, University of Montpellier, Nimes, France. .,Laboratory of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Clinical Research and Health Economics, UPRES, EA 2415, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France.
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Naureckas Li C, Camargo CA, Faridi M, Espinola JA, Hayes BD, Porter S, Cohen A, Samuels-Kalow M. Medication Education for Dosing Safety: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Ann Emerg Med 2020; 76:637-645. [PMID: 32807539 DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2020.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2019] [Revised: 05/01/2020] [Accepted: 05/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE This study sought to determine whether a brief intervention at the time of emergency department (ED) discharge can improve safe dosing of liquid acetaminophen and ibuprofen by parents or guardians. METHODS We performed a randomized controlled trial in the ED of parents and guardians of children 90 days to 11.9 years of age who were discharged with acetaminophen or ibuprofen, or both. Families were randomized to standard care or a teaching intervention combining lay language, simplified handouts, provision of an unmarked dosing syringe, and teach-back to confirm correct dosing. Participants were called 48 to 72 hours and 5 to 7 days after ED discharge to assess understanding of correct dosing. The primary outcome was defined as parent or guardian report of safe dosing at the time of first follow-up call. Our primary hypothesis was that the intervention would decrease the rate of error from 30% to 10% at 48- to 72-hour follow-up. RESULTS We enrolled 149 of 259 (58%) eligible subjects; 97 of 149 (65%) were reached at first follow-up call, of whom 35 of 97 (36%) received the intervention. Among those participants receiving the intervention, 25 of 35 (71%) were able to identify a safe dose for their child at the time of the first call compared with 28 of 62 (45%) of those in the control arm. The difference in proportions was 26% (95% confidence interval [CI] 7% to 46%). There was a 58% increase in reporting safe dosing in the intervention group compared with the control roup (relative risk 1.58; 95% CI 1.12 to 2.24), and it remained significant after adjustment for health literacy and language (adjusted relative risk 1.50; 95% CI 1.06 to 2.13). CONCLUSIONS A multifaceted intervention at the time of ED discharge-consisting of a simplified dosing handout, a teaching session, teach-back, and provision of a standardized dosing device-can improve parents' knowledge of safe dosing of liquid medications at 48 to 72 hours.
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- Caitlin Naureckas Li
- Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA; Department of Pharmacy, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH; Division of Emergency Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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Mohd Ali N, Lee CC, Mohd Akhir NSN, Ahmad Izani AS, Leong CT, Muneswarao J, Verma AK. Effectiveness of color and picture labeling in improving the knowledge on topical medications among patients with psoriasis: A randomized controlled trial. J Pharm Bioallied Sci 2020; 12:201-209. [PMID: 32742120 PMCID: PMC7373111 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_140_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2019] [Revised: 08/23/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Aim and Objective: The success of topical treatment in patients with psoriasis is still below par in Malaysia. The contributing factors include patients’ understanding and knowledge about prescribed topical medications. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of color and picture labeling (C and P labeling) in improving the knowledge about topical medications among patients with psoriasis. Materials and Methods: An unblinded randomized controlled trial was undertaken at the dermatology clinic of a tertiary care hospital. Consent from the patients fulfilling inclusion criteria were obtained, and they were included in this study. They were randomized into two groups, namely Gp-1 (C and P labeling) and Gp-2 (conventional labeling). Both groups were assessed at week 0, 6, and 12 (visit 1, 2, and 3) using knowledge assessment list and psoriasis severity assessment score. For visit 2 (week 6), reinforcement of their understanding of topical treatment was performed. Results: A total of 101 patients were recruited. Only 91 of them completed the study. The mean ages were 44.52 (±16.61) and 45.49 (±15.84) years, with 70.3% males and approximately half Malay ethnics. The changes of knowledge and comparison of Topical Application Assessment Score between the groups showed an incremental raise of significance with every visit (P = 0.006 [week 1], 0.004 [week 6], and 0.002 [week 12]). Psoriasis Area and Severity Index 75 could not draw any conclusion as patients who achieved >75% improvement were inadequate. Conclusion: C and P labeling was effective in improving the understanding and knowledge of patients with psoriasis. Both groups showed improvement in body surface area and Dermatology Life Quality Index for every visit; however, it was statistically insignificant.
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- Norazlima Mohd Ali
- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Pulau Pinang, Penang, Ministry of Health, Malaysia
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Pulau Pinang, Penang, Ministry of Health, Malaysia
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- Clinical Research Centre, Hospital Pulau Pinang, Penang, Ministry of Health, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hospital Kulim, Kedah, Ministry of Health, Malaysia.,School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
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Ancker JS, Grossman LV, Benda NC. Health Literacy 2030: Is It Time to Redefine the Term? J Gen Intern Med 2020; 35:2427-2430. [PMID: 31659662 PMCID: PMC7403287 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-019-05472-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2019] [Revised: 09/24/2019] [Accepted: 10/09/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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For decades, health literacy has been used to describe the ability of individuals to locate, interpret, and apply health information to their decisions. The US Department of Health and Human Services has now proposed redefining the term to emphasize the role of society in providing accessible, comprehensible information. This redefinition would reflect a welcome shift to encompass the roles of those who communicate information, not simply those who seek it. However, redefining an accepted term would have serious negative effects on the indexing of the research literature and create difficulties interpreting studies conducted under the previous definition. Therefore, we strongly caution against redefining the accepted term. Instead, we propose introducing a new term-health information fluency-defined as universal effective use of health information. The old term can continue to be used to describe the set of concerns about individual skills, but by promoting the new term, the Department of Health and Human Services can encourage research into creating accurate, accessible health information that people can easily find, understand, and use to inform their decisions.
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- Jessica S Ancker
- Department of Healthcare Policy and Research, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Healthcare Policy and Research, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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Sletvold H, Sagmo LAB, Torheim EA. Impact of pictograms on medication adherence: A systematic literature review. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2020; 103:1095-1103. [PMID: 31924384 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2019.12.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2019] [Revised: 12/17/2019] [Accepted: 12/30/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the potential effect of pictograms on patient adherence to medication therapies. METHOD PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and CENTRAL were searched for relevant articles. Experimental studies testing the use of pictograms in patient counselling regarding medication therapy, which quantitatively measured adherence, were included. RESULTS Seventeen studies were identified that fulfilled our inclusion criteria. These were heterogeneous with respect to study setting, population size, and the medication regimen tested. All the studies had methodological quality limitations. The pictogram interventions differed with respect to complexity, intervention length, and the measured adherence outcome. Ten studies (58.8 %) reported a statistically significant effect, of the pictogram intervention in question, on patient adherence to medication therapies. Of these, 80 % involved populations at elevated risk for non-adherence. CONCLUSION AND PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Pictograms used in combination with written and/or oral information can have a positive impact on patient populations that are highly at risk for non-adherence when counselled on the proper use of medicines.
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- Hege Sletvold
- Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Nord University, Norway.
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An assessment of provider satisfaction with the use of a standardized visual aid for informed consent for appendectomy in children. J Pediatr Surg 2020; 55:913-916. [PMID: 32169339 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.01.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2020] [Accepted: 01/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE We previously validated a visual aid for the use in the consent process for an appendectomy showing improved parental satisfaction and understanding. In this study, we evaluated provider satisfaction and perceived value of using the visual aid. METHODS An IRB approved survey was developed assessing provider experience with use of the visual aid. This was distributed and analyzed via Research Electronic Data Capture (RedCap) Database. RESULTS We administered 58 surveys (45% response rate). Participants included faculty (n = 2), fellows (n = 1), residents (n = 6), and physician assistants (n = 17). The visual aid was used >10 times by 50% of providers. The most common reason for not using the visual aid was not remembering it was available. Nearly half (40%) did not feel the visual aid added any time. 9/20 (45%) felt it added a small amount of time. Slightly over half of providers (52%) felt using the visual aid significantly increased family ability to give informed consent and made the consenting process easier for both providers and families. CONCLUSION Using a visual aid in consenting families for appendectomy does not add significant time and subjectively improves the process for providers and increases provider perception of parental understanding. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Cost effectiveness, Level IV.
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Pade KH, Thompson LR, Ravandi B, Chang TP, Barry F, Halterman JS, Szilagyi PG, Okelo SO. Parental perception of a picture-based chronic asthma care management tool in an urban pediatric emergency department. J Asthma 2020; 58:1013-1023. [PMID: 32249659 DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2020.1753210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND National asthma guidelines recommend use of an asthma action plan (AAP) as part of chronic asthma care. Unfortunately, AAPs have not been tailored for use in acute care settings, where many patients at risk for poor chronic asthma care are seen, including those who are non-English-speaking or have low literacy levels. We previously developed a picture-based medication plan (PBMP), a unique type of AAP for use in an ambulatory setting and designed to increase patient use and understanding. However, little is known about how parents seeking emergency department (ED) asthma care would perceive the PBMP. OBJECTIVE To assess parental attitudes toward an asthma PBMP in the largest pediatric ED in Los Angeles County. METHODS We surveyed a consecutive sample of English- or Spanish-speaking parents of children 2-17 years seeking ED asthma care. Parents used a 5-point Likert scale for various statements regarding their perceptions of the PBMP. Responses were analyzed by sociodemographics, asthma control, and health literacy using Chi-squared and t-tests. RESULTS 90 parents provided feedback on the PBMP. The majority of parents endorsed the PBMP. Endorsement was 20%-30% higher among Spanish-speaking parents and those who did not complete high-school compared to English-speaking parents and parents with a high school education or higher (p < 0.05 for both comparisons). CONCLUSION Spanish-speaking parents and parents with less than a high-school education overwhelmingly endorsed the PBMP. It may be useful to consider incorporating the PBMP as part of patient-centered chronic asthma care strategies for populations seen in ED settings.
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- K H Pade
- UCSD School of Medicine, Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Zanobini P, Lorini C, Baldasseroni A, Dellisanti C, Bonaccorsi G. A Scoping Review on How to Make Hospitals health Literate Healthcare Organizations. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17031036. [PMID: 32041282 PMCID: PMC7037285 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17031036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2020] [Revised: 01/27/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The concept of health literacy is increasingly being recognised as not just an individual trait, but also as a characteristic related to families, communities, and organisations providing health and social services. The aim of this study is to identify and describe, through a scoping review approach, the characteristics and the interventions that make a hospital a health literate health care organisation (HLHO), in order to develop an integrated conceptual model. We followed Arksey and O’Malley’s five-stage scoping review framework, refined with the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology, to identify the research questions, identify relevant studies, select studies, chart the data, and collate and summarize the data. Of the 1532 titles and abstracts screened, 106 were included. Few studies have explored the effect of environmental support on health professionals, and few outcomes related to staff satisfaction/perception of helpfulness have been reported. The most common types of interventions and outcomes were related to the patients. The logical framework developed can be an effective tool to define and understand priorities and related consequences, thereby helping researchers and policymakers to have a wider vision and a more homogeneous approach to health literacy and its use and promotion in healthcare organizations.
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- Patrizio Zanobini
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Viale GB Morgagni 48, 50134 Florence, Italy; (C.L.); (G.B.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-3663435179
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Viale GB Morgagni 48, 50134 Florence, Italy; (C.L.); (G.B.)
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- Tuscany Regional Centre for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (CeRIMP), Central Tuscany LHU, Via di San Salvi, 12, 50135 Florence, Italy;
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- Department of Epidemiology, Regional Health Agency of Tuscany, Via Pietro Dazzi, 1, 50141 Florence, Italy;
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Viale GB Morgagni 48, 50134 Florence, Italy; (C.L.); (G.B.)
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