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Drug-dispensing errors in the hospital pharmacy
Anacleto, Tânia Azevedo; Perini, Edson; Rosa, Mário Borges; César, Cibele Comini.
  • Anacleto, Tânia Azevedo; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Hospital João XXIII. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Perini, Edson; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Hospital João XXIII. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Rosa, Mário Borges; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Hospital João XXIII. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • César, Cibele Comini; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Hospital João XXIII. Belo Horizonte. BR
Clinics ; 62(3): 243-250, June 2007. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-453283
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To determine the dispensing error rate and to identify factors associated with them, and to propose prevention actions.

METHODS:

A cross-sectional study focusing on the occurrence of dispensing errors in a general hospital in Belo Horizonte that uses a mixed system (a combination of multidose and unit dose systems) of collective and individualized dosing.

RESULTS:

A total of 422 prescription order forms were analyzed, registering 81.8 percent with at least 1 dispensing error. Opportunities for errors were higher in the pretyped prescription order forms (odds ratio = 4.5; P <.001), in those with 9 or more drugs (odds ratio = 4.0; P <.001), and with those for injectable drugs (odds ratio = 5.0; P <.001). One of the teams of professionals had a higher chance of errors (odds ratio = 2.0; P =.02). A multivariate analysis ratified these results.

CONCLUSIONS:

The dispensing system at the pharmacy can produce many latent failures and does not have an adequate control; it has several conditions that predispose it to the occurrence of errors, contributing to the high rate reported.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Determinar a taxa de erros de dispensação e identificar fatores associados, propondo ações de prevenção.

MÉTODOS:

Estudo transversal investigou-se a ocorrência de erros de dispensação em um hospital geral de Belo Horizonte que emprega um sistema misto de dose coletiva e individualizada.

RESULTADOS:

Foram analisadas 422 prescrições, registrando em 81,8 por cento destas pelo menos um erro de dispensação. Oportunidades de erros foram maiores nas prescrições pré-digitadas (Odds Ratio=4,5; p<0,001), naquelas com nove ou mais medicamentos (Odds Ratio=4,0; p<0,001) e com os injetáveis (Odds Ratio=5,0; p<0,001). Uma das equipes de profissionais apresentou maior chance de erros (Odds Ratio=2,0; p=0,02). A análise multivariada ratifica estes resultados.

CONCLUSÃO:

Conclui-se que o sistema de dispensação da farmácia apresenta muitas falhas latentes e poucas defesas, com diversas condições que predispõe a ocorrência de erros, contribuindo para a elevada taxa registrada.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Pharmacy Service, Hospital / Medication Errors / Medication Systems, Hospital Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Clinics Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Minas Gerais/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Pharmacy Service, Hospital / Medication Errors / Medication Systems, Hospital Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Clinics Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Minas Gerais/BR