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Müller RM, Herziger B, Jeschke S, Neininger MP, Bertsche T, Bertsche A. How Intuitive Is the Administration of Pediatric Emergency Medication Devices for Parents? Objective Observation and Subjective Self-Assessment. PHARMACY 2024; 12:36. [PMID: 38392943 PMCID: PMC10893533 DOI: 10.3390/pharmacy12010036] [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: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND to assess the intuitiveness of parents' administration of pediatric emergency devices (inhalation, rectal, buccal, nasal, and auto-injector). METHODS We invited parents without prior experience to administer the five devices to dummy dolls. We observed whether the parents chose the correct administration route and subsequently performed the correct administration procedures without clinically relevant errors. We interviewed parents for their self-assessment of their own administration performance and willingness to administer devices in actual emergencies. RESULTS The correct administration route was best for the inhalation device (81/84, 96% of parents) and worst for the intranasal device (25/126, 20%). The correct administration procedures were best for the buccal device (63/98, 64%) and worst for the auto-injector device (0/93, 0%). Their own administration performance was rated to be best by parents for the inhalation device (59/84, 70%) and worst for the auto-injector device (17/93, 18%). The self-assessment of the correct administration overestimated the correct administration procedures for all the devices except the buccal one. Most parents were willing to administer the inhalation device in an emergency (67/94, 79%), while the fewest were willing to administration procedures the auto-injector device (28/93, 30%). CONCLUSIONS Intuitiveness concerning the correct administration route and the subsequent correct administration procedures have to be improved for all the devices examined. The parents mostly overestimated their performance. Willingness to use a device in an actual emergency depended on the device.
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- Ruth Melinda Müller
- Department of Neuropaediatrics, Hospital for Children and Adolescents, University Medicine Rostock, Ernst-Heydemann-Strasse 8, 18057 Rostock, Germany; (R.M.M.); (B.H.); (S.J.); (A.B.)
- Drug Safety Center, Leipzig University Hospital, Leipzig University, Brüderstrasse 32, 04103 Leipzig, Germany;
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- Department of Neuropaediatrics, Hospital for Children and Adolescents, University Medicine Rostock, Ernst-Heydemann-Strasse 8, 18057 Rostock, Germany; (R.M.M.); (B.H.); (S.J.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Neuropaediatrics, Hospital for Children and Adolescents, University Medicine Rostock, Ernst-Heydemann-Strasse 8, 18057 Rostock, Germany; (R.M.M.); (B.H.); (S.J.); (A.B.)
- Department of Neuropaediatrics, Hospital for Children and Adolescents, University Medicine Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Strasse 1, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
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- Drug Safety Center, Leipzig University Hospital, Leipzig University, Brüderstrasse 32, 04103 Leipzig, Germany;
- Clinical Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmacy, Medical Faculty, Leipzig University, Brüderstrasse 32, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Drug Safety Center, Leipzig University Hospital, Leipzig University, Brüderstrasse 32, 04103 Leipzig, Germany;
- Clinical Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmacy, Medical Faculty, Leipzig University, Brüderstrasse 32, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Neuropaediatrics, Hospital for Children and Adolescents, University Medicine Rostock, Ernst-Heydemann-Strasse 8, 18057 Rostock, Germany; (R.M.M.); (B.H.); (S.J.); (A.B.)
- Department of Neuropaediatrics, Hospital for Children and Adolescents, University Medicine Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Strasse 1, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
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Lange S, Jeschke S, Pauschek J, Charisius M, Makiello P, Bertsche T, Neininger MP, Bertsche A. How do parents perceive their children's epileptic seizures? Experiences of the first seizure and changes during the course of the epilepsy. Epilepsy Behav 2023; 148:109459. [PMID: 37806289 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2023.109459] [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: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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PROBLEM Experiencing a child's seizure can be challenging for parents. METHODS We investigated parental experiences of their child's first seizure and how their perception and management of seizures changed over time. From September 2020 to March 2021, we invited parents who had witnessed at least two of their child's seizures to take part in a semi-structured interview. Parents whose children experienced solely absence seizures were excluded. RESULTS Of the parents, 52/74 (70%) did not recognize their child's first epileptic seizure and assumed the event to be due to a different cause, for instance teething. Parents overwhelmingly reported fear (48/74; 65%) and surprise (13/74; 18%) as the predominant emotional responses to the first seizure. In response to the most recently observed seizure parents reported feelings related to fear (33/74; 45%) and happiness (16/74; 22%), with regard to the latter, especially "being calm" or "feeling safe". Asked for thoughts in response to the first seizure, 22/74 (30%) reported concerns about their child's future, with regard to the most recent seizure, 15/74 (20%) expressed such thoughts. Of the parents, 53/74 (72%) did not know how to respond to the first seizure. Concerning the most recent seizure, 48/74 (65%) said they felt confident in managing the seizure. CONCLUSION Experiencing the child's first seizure was very challenging for parents. During the course of the epilepsy, changes were observed in both parental perception of and confidence in managing the seizures. Physicians should consider these changes when counselling parents in order to better target their evolving needs.
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- S Lange
- University Medicine Rostock, Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Department of Neuropaediatrics, Rostock, Germany; University Medicine Greifswald, Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Department of Neuropaediatrics, Greifswald, Germany.
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- University Medicine Rostock, Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Department of Neuropaediatrics, Rostock, Germany; University Medicine Greifswald, Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Department of Neuropaediatrics, Greifswald, Germany.
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- University Medicine Rostock, Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Department of Neuropaediatrics, Rostock, Germany.
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- University Medicine Rostock, Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Department of Neuropaediatrics, Rostock, Germany; University Medicine Greifswald, Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Department of Neuropaediatrics, Greifswald, Germany.
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- University Medicine Greifswald, Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Department of Neuropaediatrics, Greifswald, Germany.
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- Clinical Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmacy, Medical Faculty, Leipzig University and Drug Safety Center, Leipzig University and University Hospital, Bruederstraße 32, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
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- Clinical Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmacy, Medical Faculty, Leipzig University and Drug Safety Center, Leipzig University and University Hospital, Bruederstraße 32, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
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- University Medicine Rostock, Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Department of Neuropaediatrics, Rostock, Germany; University Medicine Greifswald, Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Department of Neuropaediatrics, Greifswald, Germany.
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Eisenhofer S, Neininger MP, Bertsche A, Kiess W, Bertsche T, Kapellen TM. Assessing Parental Competence and Self-Ratings in Management of Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes and Emergency Glucagon Administration-An Exploratory Observational Study. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:1319. [PMID: 37628318 PMCID: PMC10453678 DOI: 10.3390/children10081319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Parents of pediatric patients with type I diabetes require competence in hypoglycemia management and skills in glucagon administration to deal with potentially life-threatening severe hypoglycemia. We aimed to compare parents' subjective self-ratings to an objective expert assessment of competences and skills in dealing with severe hypoglycemia. METHODS We interviewed 140 participants to assess their subjective self-ratings. The objective expert assessments used a standardized clinical case scenario of severe hypoglycemia and a practical demonstration of glucagon administration. RESULTS The participants self-rated their competence in hypoglycemia management as good (5) or very good (6), and their skills in administering glucagon as acceptable (3) [Scale: very poor (1) to very good (6)]. In the standardized clinical case scenario, 1.4% (2/140) of participants named all relevant steps of severe hypoglycemia management. In the practical demonstration of glucagon administration, 92.9% (130/140) of participants committed at least one drug handling error; 52.1% (73/140) committed at least one drug handling error rated with high clinical risk. CONCLUSIONS We found discrepancies regarding participants' subjective self-ratings compared to their performance in the respective objective expert assessments. These discrepancies indicate a lack of error awareness and the need for intervention studies to improve competence in hypoglycemia management and glucagon administration.
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- Simone Eisenhofer
- Drug Safety Center and Clinical Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmacy, Medical Faculty, Leipzig University, Bruederstr. 32, 04103 Leipzig, Germany; (S.E.); (M.P.N.)
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- Drug Safety Center and Clinical Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmacy, Medical Faculty, Leipzig University, Bruederstr. 32, 04103 Leipzig, Germany; (S.E.); (M.P.N.)
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, University Medicine Greifswald, Fleischmannstraße 6, 17489 Greifswald, Germany;
- Department of Women and Child Health, Hospital for Children and Adolescents and Center for Pediatric Research, University Hospital of Leipzig, Liebigstr. 23, 04103 Leipzig, Germany; (W.K.); (T.M.K.)
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- Department of Women and Child Health, Hospital for Children and Adolescents and Center for Pediatric Research, University Hospital of Leipzig, Liebigstr. 23, 04103 Leipzig, Germany; (W.K.); (T.M.K.)
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- Drug Safety Center and Clinical Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmacy, Medical Faculty, Leipzig University, Bruederstr. 32, 04103 Leipzig, Germany; (S.E.); (M.P.N.)
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- Department of Women and Child Health, Hospital for Children and Adolescents and Center for Pediatric Research, University Hospital of Leipzig, Liebigstr. 23, 04103 Leipzig, Germany; (W.K.); (T.M.K.)
- MEDIAN Kinderklinik am Nicolausholz Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Elly-Kutscher-Straße 16, 06628 Naumburg (Saale), Germany
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Leviton A, Patel AD, Loddenkemper T. Self-management education for children with epilepsy and their caregivers. A scoping review. Epilepsy Behav 2023; 144:109232. [PMID: 37196451 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2023.109232] [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] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Self-management education programs have been highly successful in preparing people to manage medical conditions with recurring events. A detailed curriculum for epilepsy patients, and their caretakers, is lacking. Here we assess what is available for patients who have disorders with recurring events and offer an approach to developing a potential self-care curriculum for patients with seizures and their caregivers. Among the anticipated components are a baseline efficacy assessment and training tailored to increasing self-efficacy, medication compliance, and stress management. Those at risk of status epilepticus will also need guidance in preparing a personalized seizure action plan and training in how to decide when rescue medication is appropriate and how to administer the therapy. Peers, as well as professionals, could teach and provide support. To our knowledge, no such programs are currently available in English. We encourage their creation, dissemination, and widespread use.
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- Alan Leviton
- Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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- Nationwide Children's Hospital, 700 Childrens Drive, Columbus, OH 43205, USA.
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Morgan LA, Hrachovec JB, Goodkin HP. Pediatric Status Epilepticus: Treat Early and Avoid Delays. Paediatr Drugs 2023:10.1007/s40272-023-00570-1. [PMID: 37178271 DOI: 10.1007/s40272-023-00570-1] [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: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Pediatric convulsive status epilepticus (cSE) is a neurologic emergency with potential for morbidity and mortality. Rapid treatment and escalation of therapies to achieve early seizure control is paramount in preventing complications and providing the best patient outcomes. Although guidelines recommend early treatment, cessation of out-of-hospital SE is undermined by treatment delay and inadequate dosing. Logistical challenges include prompt seizure recognition, first-line benzodiazepine (BZD) availability, comfort and expertise in administration of BZD, and timely arrival of emergency personnel. In-hospital, SE onset is additionally impacted by delays to first- and second-line treatment and availability of resources. This review presents an evidence-based, clinically oriented review of pediatric cSE, including its definitions and treatments. It provides evidence and rationale for timely treatment of first-line BZD treatment followed by prompt escalation to second-line antiseizure medication therapies for established SE. Treatment delays and barriers to care are discussed, with practical considerations for opportunities for areas of improvement in the initial treatment of cSE.
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- Lindsey A Morgan
- Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Neurology, University of Washington, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Neurology, MB.7.420, Seattle, WA, 98105, USA.
- Center for Integrative Brain Research, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, WA, USA.
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- Quality and Clinical Effectiveness, Center for Quality and Patient Safety, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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Stredny CM, Sheehan T, Clark J, Tishel C, Gagnon C, Kelly T, Cahill C, O'Connell B, Graber K, Loan G, Wilson S, Forbes PW, Loddenkemper T, Weinstock PH. Creation of a Novel Child Simulator and Curriculum to Optimize Administration of Seizure Rescue Medication. Simul Healthc 2023:01266021-990000000-00067. [PMID: 37094370 DOI: 10.1097/sih.0000000000000727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Although most cases of pediatric convulsive status epilepticus start in the prehospital setting, many patients do not receive treatment. The use of prehospital seizure rescue medications by caregivers is crucial, but studies suggest a lack of proper training on medication use. METHODS We created a novel proof of principle mannequin and simulation for training proper administration of rectal diazepam, with a scoring paradigm to standardize and assess the educational process. RESULTS Twenty-three health care providers (nurses and nurse practitioners, residents/fellows, and attending physicians) and 5 patient guardians/parents were included in the study. The rectal diazepam simulator displayed a high degree of physical and emotional realism (mean ≥ 4/5 on Likert scale survey) that effectively decreased time to treatment (-12.3 seconds; SD, 16.3) and improved the accuracy of medication delivery in a simulation setting (-4.2 points; SD, 3.1). The scoring technique had appropriate interrater reliability (≥86% on all but 2 prompts) and was a feasible instrument to assess the effectiveness of the educational intervention. CONCLUSIONS A unique procedure-focused child simulator and rescue medication score offer an innovative and effective means to train caregivers on the use of lifesaving seizure rescue medications.
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- Coral M Stredny
- From the Division of Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology, Department of Neurology (C.M.S., T.S., J.C., C.T., C.G., T.K., C.C., T.L.), Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA; Immersive Design Systems (B.O'C., K.G., G.L., S.W., P.H.W.), Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA; Clinical Research Center (P.W.F.), Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA; Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine (P.H.W.), Boston Children's Hospital, MA; and Harvard Medical School (C.M.S., P.H.W., T.L.), Boston, MA
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Roberts NB, Ager E, Leith T, Lott I, Mason-Maready M, Nix T, Gottula A, Hunt N, Brent C. Current summary of the evidence in drone-based emergency medical services care. Resusc Plus 2023; 13:100347. [PMID: 36654723 PMCID: PMC9841214 DOI: 10.1016/j.resplu.2022.100347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Interventions for many medical emergencies including cardiac arrests, strokes, drug overdoses, seizures, and trauma, are critically time-dependent, with faster intervention leading to improved patient outcomes. Consequently, a major focus of emergency medical services (EMS) systems and prehospital medicine has been improving the time until medical intervention in these time-sensitive emergencies, often by reducing the time required to deliver critical medical supplies to the scene of the emergency. Medical indications for using unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, are rapidly expanding, including the delivery of time-sensitive medical supplies. To date, the drone-based delivery of a variety of time-critical medical supplies has been evaluated, generating promising data suggesting that drones can improve the time interval to intervention through the rapid delivery of automatic external defibrillators (AEDs), naloxone, antiepileptics, and blood products. Furthermore, the improvement in the time until intervention offered by drones in out-of-hospital emergencies is likely to improve patient outcomes in time-dependent medical emergencies. However, barriers and knowledge gaps remain that must be addressed. Further research demonstrating functionality in real-world scenarios, as well as research that integrates drones into the existing EMS structure will be necessary before drones can reach their full potential. The primary aim of this review is to summarize the current evidence in drone-based Emergency Medical Services Care to help identify future research directions.
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- Nathan B. Roberts
- University of Michigan Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5305, USA
- Corresponding authors at: Medical School, University of Michigan Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5305, USA.
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- University of Michigan Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5305, USA
- Corresponding authors at: Medical School, University of Michigan Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5305, USA.
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- University of Michigan Medical School, 7300 Medical Science Building I—A Wing, 1301 Catherine St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- University of Michigan Medical School, 7300 Medical Science Building I—A Wing, 1301 Catherine St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, 586 Pioneer Dr, Rochester, MI 48309, USA
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- University of Michigan, Taubman Health Sciences Library, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- University of Michigan Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5305, USA
- The University of Michigan, Department of Anesthesiology , University of Michigan Medical School, 1500 East Medical Center Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- University of Michigan Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5305, USA
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- University of Michigan Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5305, USA
- Corresponding authors at: Medical School, University of Michigan Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5305, USA.
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Identifying Barriers to Care in the Pediatric Acute Seizure Care Pathway. Int J Integr Care 2022; 22:28. [PMID: 35431702 PMCID: PMC8973859 DOI: 10.5334/ijic.5598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 02/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Objective: We aimed to describe the acute seizure care pathway for pediatric patients and identify barriers encountered by those involved in seizure care management. We also proposed interventions to bridge these care gaps within this pathway. Methods: We constructed a process map that illustrates the acute seizure care pathway for pediatric patients at Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH). The map was designed from knowledge gathered from unstructured interviews with experts at BCH, direct observation of patient care management at BCH through a quality improvement implemented seizure diary and from findings through three studies conducted at BCH, including a prospective observational study by the pediatric Status Epilepticus Research Group, a multi-site international consortium. We also reviewed the literature highlighting gaps and strategies in seizure care management. Results: Within the process map, we identified twenty-nine care gaps encountered by caregivers, care teams, residential and educational institutions, and proposed interventions to address these challenges. The process map outlines clinical care of a patient through the following settings: 1) pre-hospitalization setting, defined as residential and educational settings before hospital admission, 2) BCH emergency department and inpatient settings, 3) post-hospitalization setting, defined as residential and educational settings following hospital discharge or clinic visit and 4) follow-up BCH outpatient settings, including neurology, epilepsy, and primary care provider clinics. The acute seizure care pathway for a pediatric patient who presents with seizures exhibits at least twenty-nine challenges in acute seizure care management. Significance: Identification of care barriers in the acute seizure care pathway provides a necessary first step for implementing interventions and strategies in acute seizure care management that could potentially impact patient outcomes.
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Neininger MP, Jeschke S, Kiesel LM, Bertsche T, Bertsche A. Physicians' perspectives on adverse drug reactions in pediatric routine care: a survey. World J Pediatr 2022; 18:50-58. [PMID: 34773600 PMCID: PMC8761136 DOI: 10.1007/s12519-021-00478-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Children and adolescents are at particular risk for adverse drug reactions (ADRs). We investigated physicians' perceptions on ADRs in pediatric routine care. METHODS In this exploratory study from April to November 2020, we invited physicians treating pediatric patients across Germany to complete an online questionnaire consisting mainly of closed questions. RESULTS Completion rate was 98% (127/129). Of all participants, 23% (29/127) stated they were not able to estimate how many of their pediatric patients experienced ADRs during drug therapy. The remaining physicians estimated that 7.5% (median; Q25/Q75 3%/20%) of their pediatric patients were affected by ADRs. Regarding counseling on ADRs, 61% (77/127) stated they do not ask regularly the extent to which parents want to be informed. In total, 26% (33/127) stated they avoid counseling on ADRs concerning commonly used approved therapies, whereas only 4% (5/127) did so concerning off-label use (P < 0.001). Altogether, 16% (20/127) stated they rather prescribe new medicines as they hope for better effectiveness; 72% (91/127) said they are cautious about doing so owing to yet unknown ADRs. Of all respondents, 46% (58/127) stated they do not report ADRs to the authorities. Concerning the black triangle symbol, a European pharmacovigilance measure, 11% (14/127) stated they knew it and 6% (7/127) stated they reported any suspected ADR for drugs with that symbol. CONCLUSIONS Physicians' perspectives on ADRs were ambivalent: ADRs influenced their parent counseling and drug prescribing; yet, they struggled to estimate the impact of ADRs on their patients and were not aware of specific pharmacovigilance measures.
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- Martina P. Neininger
- Clinical Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmacy, Medical Faculty, Leipzig University and Drug Safety Center, Leipzig University and University Hospital, Bruederstrasse 32, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- University Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Neuropediatrics, Ernst-Heydemann-Str. 8, 18057 Rostock, Germany
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- Clinical Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmacy, Medical Faculty, Leipzig University and Drug Safety Center, Leipzig University and University Hospital, Bruederstrasse 32, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Clinical Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmacy, Medical Faculty, Leipzig University and Drug Safety Center, Leipzig University and University Hospital, Bruederstrasse 32, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- University Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Neuropediatrics, Ernst-Heydemann-Str. 8, 18057 Rostock, Germany
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Seiberth JM, Moritz K, Vogel CF, Bertsche T, Schiek S. Public's perspectives on guideline-recommended self-medication consultations in German community pharmacies. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2021; 29:194-205. [PMID: 32681607 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.13082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Revised: 04/30/2020] [Accepted: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The aim of this study was to assess the public's opinions and expectations of self-medication consultations in German community pharmacies with special emphasis on the acceptance of guideline-recommended consultation. In a cross-sectional study in the city centre of Leipzig, Germany, we conducted a questionnaire-based survey administered via an interview with passers-by from June to September 2018. The structured questionnaire contained questions assessing (I) previous experience with self-medication consultations, (II) possible reasons for declining self-medication consultations, (III) the attitude towards information gathering and (IV) expectations of self-medication consultations. (I) 92% of the 963 respondents stated they were generally satisfied with self-medication consultations in community pharmacies. Around one-fifth of all respondents claimed that they would like to be asked more health-related questions (22%) and receive more information on non-prescription drugs (20%). (II) Privacy issues (39%) and reluctance to talk about some medical conditions (43%) were the most frequent reasons for declining self-medication consultation. (III) Respondents understood the need for answering guideline-recommended questions (85-96%) and did not mind being asked these questions (70-96%). (IV) Most of the respondents expected to be counselled even if they did not ask for it directly (69%). Pharmacies were further expected to recommend the best drug, even if it was not what the customer initially intended to buy (87%). However, more than half of the respondents would consider counselling as unimportant if they knew exactly which medication they wanted to buy (56%) or if they had used the non-prescription drug before (70%). The majority also expected to receive guideline-recommended drug information (each item at least 52%). Thus, our study shows that respondents were mostly in line with the required standards of self-medication counselling guidelines. Customers expect high-quality counselling on self-medication. These findings support pharmaceutical staff's understanding of customers' barriers and expectations during self-medication consultations.
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- Jasmin Mina Seiberth
- Drug Safety Center, University Hospital of Leipzig and Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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- Drug Safety Center, University Hospital of Leipzig and Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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- Drug Safety Center, University Hospital of Leipzig and Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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- Drug Safety Center, University Hospital of Leipzig and Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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- Drug Safety Center, University Hospital of Leipzig and Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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Schumacher PM, Neininger MP, Kaune A, Bertsche T. Counseling patients on correct drug handling in German community pharmacies: experiences and opinions of pharmaceutical staff. Int J Clin Pharm 2018; 41:151-158. [PMID: 30488161 DOI: 10.1007/s11096-018-0757-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2018] [Accepted: 11/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Background For a safe drug therapy, outpatients have to self-administer their medications correctly. However, these procedures are known as error-prone. In community pharmacies, the pharmaceutical staff has to recognize patients' counseling needs and to use adequate strategies to prevent possible handling errors. Objective Assessing the experiences and opinions of pharmaceutical staff on counseling patients on practical drug handling. Setting Community pharmacies in a German city and surrounding area. Method Descriptively evaluating a self-administered questionnaire to be completed by members of the pharmaceutical staff involved in patient counseling. Main outcome measures Estimated counseling needs of patients, current counseling strategies and limitations of counseling. Results 520 staff members of 119 pharmacies (59.8%, 199 invited) participated. The majority prioritized counseling on dosage over counseling on practical drug handling. Participants saw a particular need when medication was dispensed for the first time compared to repeated use (all medication types, each p < 0.001). The need and counseling strategy depended on the dosage form with a special focus on practical demonstration in bronchopulmonary (83.9%) and oral liquid formulations (54.3%). As one main limitation, they cited the refusal of patients to accept information on drug handling (34.4%). Conclusion Participants considered drug handling an important counseling topic. However, reduced awareness for handling errors made at repeated use and at administration of certain dosage forms may affect the safety and success of medication therapy. Additionally, patients' resistance to information may limit the intent on counseling. Still, it is important to verify patients' abilities to handle their medication as intended.
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Affiliation(s)
- Pia Madeleine Schumacher
- Drug Safety Center and Dept. of Clinical Pharmacy, Leipzig University, Brüderstraße 32, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Drug Safety Center and Dept. of Clinical Pharmacy, Leipzig University, Brüderstraße 32, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Drug Safety Center and Dept. of Clinical Pharmacy, Leipzig University, Brüderstraße 32, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Drug Safety Center and Dept. of Clinical Pharmacy, Leipzig University, Brüderstraße 32, 04103, Leipzig, Germany.
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Schumacher PM, Kaune A, Merkenschlager A, Bernhard MK, Kiess W, Neininger MP, Bertsche A, Bertsche T. Optimizing parents' performance in anticonvulsant rescue medication administration. Epilepsy Behav 2018; 84:37-43. [PMID: 29747033 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2018.02.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2017] [Revised: 02/06/2018] [Accepted: 02/07/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Parents of children with epilepsy are at risk of committing high-risk handling errors with a high potential to harm the patient when administering anticonvulsant rescue medication. We developed a training concept addressing identified high-risk handling errors and investigated its effects on parents' skills. STUDY DESIGN In a controlled prospective intervention study, parents of children with epilepsy were asked to demonstrate their administration of rescue medication by using dummy dolls. A clinical pharmacist monitored rectal or buccal administration and addressed errors in the intervention group with training and information sheets. Three to 6weeks later, intervention's sustainability was assessed at a home visit. RESULTS One hundred sixty-one parents completed full study assessment: 92 in the intervention group and 69 in the control group. The number of processes with at least one handling error was reduced from 96.4% to 56.7% in rectal tube administration and from 66.7% to 13.5% in buccal administration (both p<0.001). CONCLUSION A one-time intervention for parents significantly and sustainably reduced high-risk handling errors. Dummy dolls and information sheet were adequate for an effective and feasible training to support the correct administration of anticonvulsant rescue medication.
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- Pia Madeleine Schumacher
- Drug Safety Center and Dept. of Clinical Pharmacy, Leipzig University, Brüderstraße 32, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
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- Drug Safety Center and Dept. of Clinical Pharmacy, Leipzig University, Brüderstraße 32, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
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- University Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Centre of Pediatric Research, Liebigstraße 20a, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
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- University Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Centre of Pediatric Research, Liebigstraße 20a, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
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- University Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Centre of Pediatric Research, Liebigstraße 20a, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
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- Drug Safety Center and Dept. of Clinical Pharmacy, Leipzig University, Brüderstraße 32, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
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- University Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Centre of Pediatric Research, Liebigstraße 20a, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
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- Drug Safety Center and Dept. of Clinical Pharmacy, Leipzig University, Brüderstraße 32, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
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Towards acute pediatric status epilepticus intervention teams: Do we need “Seizure Codes”? Seizure 2018; 58:133-140. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2018.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2018] [Revised: 03/15/2018] [Accepted: 04/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Dumeier HK, Richter LA, Neininger MP, Prenzel F, Kiess W, Bertsche A, Bertsche T. Knowledge of allergies and performance in epinephrine auto-injector use: a controlled intervention in preschool teachers. Eur J Pediatr 2018; 177:575-581. [PMID: 29383436 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-017-3073-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2017] [Revised: 11/27/2017] [Accepted: 12/11/2017] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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UNLABELLED Epinephrine auto-injectors are used for first aid in anaphylactic emergencies by non-healthcare professionals, e.g., (pre-)school teachers. We developed an education session for preschool teachers addressing allergies, anaphylactic emergencies, and administering auto-injectors. We assessed their attitudes and knowledge in allergies and anaphylactic emergency by a questionnaire and monitored their practical performance in administering auto-injectors before the education session, directly after, and 4-12 weeks after the session. From 75 teachers giving their consent to participate, 81% had children with allergies under their supervision and 3% had already administered medication from an available rescue kit. The knowledge of triggers of allergies increased from 9 to 55% directly and to 33% 4-12 weeks after the session (both p < 0.001, compared to baseline). Directly after the session, the number of teachers who felt well-prepared for an anaphylactic emergency rose from 11 to 88%, which decreased to 79% 4-12 weeks thereafter (each p < 0.001). The number of auto-injector administrations without any drug-related problems increased from 3 to 35% directly after the session and shrunk to 16% 4-12 weeks afterwards (both p < 0.025). CONCLUSION A single education session substantially improved preschool teachers' attitudes and knowledge in allergies and anaphylactic emergencies. Additionally, their practical performance in auto-injector administration increased. What is Known: • Food allergies are increasing among children. • The knowledge about allergies and anaphylactic emergencies is poor. What is New: • The proportion of teachers who felt well-prepared for an anaphylactic emergency increased after a single education session. • The proportion of auto-injector administrations without any drug-related problems additionally increased due to an education session.
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- Henriette Karoline Dumeier
- Drug Safety Center and Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Leipzig University, Brüderstraße 32, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Drug Safety Center and Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Leipzig University, Brüderstraße 32, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Drug Safety Center and Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Leipzig University, Brüderstraße 32, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Centre of Pediatric Research, University Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Liebigstraße 20a, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Centre of Pediatric Research, University Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Liebigstraße 20a, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Centre of Pediatric Research, University Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Liebigstraße 20a, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Drug Safety Center and Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Leipzig University, Brüderstraße 32, 04103, Leipzig, Germany.
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Dumeier HK, Neininger MP, Kaune A, Schumacher PM, Merkenschlager A, Kiess W, Bernhard MK, Bertsche T, Bertsche A. Seizure management by preschool teachers: A training concept focussing on practical skills. Seizure 2017; 50:38-42. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2017.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2016] [Revised: 05/30/2017] [Accepted: 06/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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