Journal of general internal medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Incidence of adverse drug events and medication errors in Japan: the JADE study.
The epidemiology of adverse drug events (ADEs) and medication errors has received little evaluation outside the U.S. and Europe, and extrapolating from these data might not be valid, especially regarding selecting and prioritizing solutions. ⋯ The epidemiology and nature of ADEs and medication errors in Japan were similar to other countries, although more frequent per admission. Solutions that worked in these countries might thus improve medication safety in Japan, as could shortening hospital length of stay.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study
A cluster-randomized trial of a primary care informatics-based system for breast cancer screening.
Information technology offers the promise, as yet unfulfilled, of delivering efficient, evidence-based health care. ⋯ A novel population-based informatics system functioning as part of a non-visit-based care model increased mammography screening rates in intervention practices.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Language barriers, physician-patient language concordance, and glycemic control among insured Latinos with diabetes: the Diabetes Study of Northern California (DISTANCE).
A significant proportion of US Latinos with diabetes have limited English proficiency (LEP). Whether language barriers in health care contribute to poor glycemic control is unknown. ⋯ Language barriers contribute to health disparities among Latinos with diabetes. Limited English proficiency is an independent predictor for poor glycemic control among insured US Latinos with diabetes, an association not observed when care is provided by language-concordant physicians. Future research should determine if strategies to increase language-concordant care improve glycemic control among US Latinos with LEP.