Effect of a ward-based pharmacy team on preventable adverse drug events in surgical patients (SUREPILL study)

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Authors

Surgery and Pharmacy in Liaison (SUREPILL) Study Group · Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam

Mark de Boer · Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam

Eveline B. Boeker · Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam

Maya A. Ramrattan · Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam

Jordy J. S. Kiewiet · Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam

K Ram · Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam

Abstract

The present prospective controlled trial showed no significant reduction in medication-related harm or changes in clinical outcomes when surgical patients received protocolled ward-based pharmacy interventions.

Topics & Keywords

Patient Safety and Medication Errors Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: British journal of surgery

Volume 102, Issue 10, pp. 1204-1212

DOI: 10.1002/bjs.9876

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