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Jankauskaite L, Wyder C, Del Torso S, Mamenko M, Trapani S, Grossman Z, Hadjipanayis A, Geitmann K, Matsui H, Saitoh A, Isayama T, Karara N, Montemaggi A, Ud Din FS, Størdal K. Over-investigation and overtreatment in pediatrics: a survey from the European Academy of Paediatrics and Japan Pediatric Society. Front Pediatr 2024; 12:1333239. [PMID: 38455393 PMCID: PMC10917967 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2024.1333239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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Introduction Avoiding over-investigation and overtreatment in health care is a challenge for clinicians across the world, prompting the international Choosing Wisely campaign. Lists of recommendations regarding medical overactivity are helpful tools to guide clinicians and quality improvement initiatives. We aimed to identify the most frequent and important clinical challenges related to pediatric medical overactivity in Europe and Japan. Based on the results, we aim to establish a (European) list of Choosing Wisely recommendations. Methods In an online survey, clinicians responsible for child health care in Europe and Japan were invited to rate 18 predefined examples of medical overactivity. This list was compiled by a specific strategic advisory group belonging to the European Academy of Paediatrics (EAP). Participants were asked to rate on a Likert scale (5 as the most frequent/important) according to how frequent these examples were in their working environment, and how important they were considered for change in practice. Results Of 2,716 physicians who completed the survey, 93% (n = 2,524) came from 17 countries, Japan (n = 549) being the largest contributor. Pediatricians or pediatric residents comprised 89%, and 51% had 10-30 years of clinical experience. Cough and cold medicines, and inhaled drugs in bronchiolitis were ranked as the most frequent (3.18 and 3.07 on the Likert scale, respectively), followed by intravenous antibiotics for a predefined duration (3.01), antibiotics in uncomplicated acute otitis media (2.96) and in well-appearing newborns. Regarding importance, the above-mentioned five topics in addition to two other examples of antibiotic overtreatment were among the top 10. Also, IgE tests for food allergies without relevant medical history and acid blockers for infant GER were ranked high. Conclusion Overtreatment with antibiotics together with cough/cold medicines and inhaled drugs in bronchiolitis were rated as the most frequent and important examples of overtreatment across countries in Europe and Japan.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lina Jankauskaite
- Department of Paediatrics, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
- Institute of Physiology and Pharmacology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
- European Academy of Paediatrics, Brussels, Belgium
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- European Academy of Paediatrics, Brussels, Belgium
- Paediatric Praxis Kurwerk, Burgdorf, Switzerland
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- European Academy of Paediatrics, Brussels, Belgium
- ChildCare WorldWide, Padova, Italy
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- European Academy of Paediatrics, Brussels, Belgium
- Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine, Kiev, Ukraine
- Ukrainian Academy of Paediatric Specialties, Kyiv, Ukraine
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- European Academy of Paediatrics, Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Paediatric Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- European Academy of Paediatrics, Brussels, Belgium
- Adelson School of Medicine, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
- Pediatric Clinic, Maccabi Healthcare Services, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- European Academy of Paediatrics, Brussels, Belgium
- Medical School, European University Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- University of Tokyo and School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Japan Pediatric Society, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japan Pediatric Society, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Pediatrics, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan
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- Japan Pediatric Society, Tokyo, Japan
- Division of Neonatology, National Center for Child Health and Development (NCCHD), Tokyo, Japan
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- European Academy of Paediatrics, Brussels, Belgium
- Paediatric Public Health Office, Berlin, Germany
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- Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- European Academy of Paediatrics, Brussels, Belgium
- Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Pediatric Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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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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Taylor J. Over-the-Counter Medicines and Diabetes Care. Can J Diabetes 2018; 41:551-557. [PMID: 29224633 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2017.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2017] [Revised: 06/28/2017] [Accepted: 06/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES People with diabetes turn to over-the-counter (OTC) medicines for many ailments. The focus of this brief review is the impact common OTC medicines might have on this group of patients. METHODS Three types of OTC medicines were selected as most deserving of attention: 3 herbal agents, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and cough/cold products. Existing literature was used to determine precautions that might be in order. RESULTS Herbal/natural agents with the potential to impact blood sugar have been identified in various reports. In discussing 3, glucosamine and cinnamon (at doses recommended on commercial products) should have minimal impact on diabetic management, whereas St. John's wort is a concern involving potential drug interactions. For colds, of about 11 active ingredients, only decongestants (primarily oral) need be considered for their possible effects on blood sugar. Finally, NSAIDs (even at OTC doses) must be used with caution, given their cardiovascular, renal and gastrointestinal risks. Care guidelines do encourage patients to take ownership of their condition. Yet the ability to self-medicate safely is not a certainty. In spite of easy access and a reasonable level of safety, OTC medicines still can negatively impact a user. NSAIDs available without prescription continue to cause concern. CONCLUSIONS Before the use of any medicine, a person must ensure it will be safe. A health-care provider can be asked for assistance, but that option may not always be employed. Package information is there to provide critical information in lieu of that, something the self-medicating patient will, it is hoped, embrace.
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- Jeff Taylor
- College of Pharmacy, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
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Alshammari TM. Drug safety: The concept, inception and its importance in patients' health. Saudi Pharm J 2014; 24:405-12. [PMID: 27330371 PMCID: PMC4908051 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2014.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2014] [Accepted: 04/28/2014] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Drug safety is one of the hottest topics in daily medical practice, particularly with regard to approving new medication or questioning the possibility of withdrawing a drug from the market. AIM The aim of this review is to highlight the importance of the drug safety concept and its impact on patients' health. METHODS A literature search was conducted using Pubmed®, EMBASE®, EBSCO and Medline in the period between 1980 and 2013. The terms used in the search included "Drug Safety", "Medication Safety", "Patient Safety", "Drug Interaction", "Drug Pharmacokinetic", and "Adverse Drug Reaction". All retrieved abstracts were evaluated within the context of the review objectives. The full texts of the selected articles were included in this review. Studies in non-English language were excluded in this review. RESULTS Since the early days of the past century, many acts, laws, or amendments have been created to make sure that approved drugs are first safe and then effective. Furthermore, these regulations are continuing to change to make sure that these drugs have a positive benefit-risk balance. Personalized medicine should be considered when medications are given to patients because the pharmacokinetic process inside the body varies from patient to patient and from one specific disease state to another. However, adverse drug reactions can be minimized if more precautions are taken by healthcare professionals, especially including the patient as one pillar of the therapeutic plan and providing more patient counseling, which will improve drug safety. CONCLUSION The drug safety concept has earned a lot of attention during the past decade due to the fact it plays a major role in patients' health. Recent laws stress this concept should be included in the process of new medications' approval and continued conduct of post-marketing drug evaluations. Benefit-risk assessment should be considered by all health care professionals when they need to give specific drugs to specific groups of patients. Therefore, more care should be given to some patients, such as pregnant women, children and the elderly, since they are considered vulnerable populations.
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