Essays about: "Drug prescribing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words Drug prescribing.

1. 1. Information and communications technology support for medication review in nursing home residents : Update of the OptiMEDs tool and an evaluation of the improvement of the new version

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för farmaci

   Author : Emma Persson; [2023]
   Keywords : polypharmacy; OptiMEDs; medication review; Belgium; Sweden;

   Abstract : Background: In older age polypharmacy is common due to a higher rate of chronic diseases. Taking multiple medications can result in drug related problems resulting in higher health care costs. READ MORE

3. 2. Characterization of Drug-Related Critical Incidents from Multiple Settings in the Critical Incident Reporting System North Rhine-Westphalia

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för farmaci

   Author : Ludwig Bernhardt; [2022]
   Keywords : Critical Incident; Critical Incident Reporting System; CIRS; CIRS-NRW; Drug-Related Critical Incident; Critical Incidents Multiple Settings; Incident Reporting Health Care; Contributing Factor LASA;

   Abstract : Introduction: Incident reporting systems have been implemented in health care for over a decade and contain reports of critical incidents (CI). These must be analyzed in order to suggest, implement and evaluate solutions for minimizing the risk of future CIs to occur, thereby increasing patient safety. READ MORE

4. 3. Risk Communication of New Drugs : A qualitative interview study

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   Author : Märta Lindquist; [2022]
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   Abstract : Background: Pharmaceutical development has taken new ground in recent decades and placed new demands on the regulations. Since 2005, a risk management plan (RMP) has been required when applying for a first marketing authorization for a drug. The RMP forms the basis for how identified risks with the drug are to be managed. READ MORE

5. 4. A study of newly initiated antidiabetic medication in primary care in Region Uppsala : A cross-sectional study

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för farmaci

   Author : Zina Hatem; [2021]
   Keywords : T2DM; diabetes; New initiation; antidiabetic medication;

   Abstract : Background: T2DM patients can be treated with both Insulin or/and non-insulin antidiabetic drugs. Biguanide-derivate is the first-line antidiabetic that is cost-effective and safe. DPP-4Is are antidiabetic drugs that can be used to treat old patients and those with kidney failure. READ MORE

6. 5. Prescribing pattern for anti-hypertensive medicines in patients with confirmed Covid-19 :  A population based cohort study in Sweden

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   Author : Salar Mousa; [2021]
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   Abstract : Background: Covid-19 infection caused by SARS-Cov-2 virus came to light at the end of 2019 and was declared as a pandemic by WHO in March 2020. Many comorbidities have shown to be associated with the severity of the viral infection with hypertension being one of the highest rated comorbidities since loss of the ACE2 receptor due to SARS-Cov-2 infection can lead to increased blood pressure. READ MORE