Farmacia hospitalaria : órgano oficial de expresión científica de la Sociedad Española de Farmacia Hospitalaria
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Observational Study
[Implementation of a therapeutic reconciliation procedure at admission by the emergency department].
To evaluate the results of the implementation of a therapeutic reconciliation procedure (TRP) at admission by the emergency department (ED). ⋯ The application of TRP avoided any error in most of the patients. TRP should extend to all patients at risk who admitted by the ED.
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Observational Study
[Clinical experience in opioid switch for noncancer chronic pain treatment].
The implementation of opioid switch (OS) as a strategy in non-malignant chronic pain has been scarcely proved. This article aims to evaluate the results of OS in a Pain Treatment Unit. ⋯ OS was beneficial for the management of non-malignant chronic pain patients who have poor response to opioid treatment and/or with adverse effects. A secure OS should include a reduction in equianalgesic opioid dose. Prospective studys would achieve a mayor consensus for the applicance of OS in non-malignant chronic pain treatment.
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Observational Study
A better regulation is required in viral hepatitis smartphone applications.
To describe the characteristics and content of the available viral hepatitis mobile applications, as well as assess the level of participation of medical professionals in their development. ⋯ Viral hepatitis apps are available for both professionals and patients; however, much of the information contained within them is often not validated. They should be certificated.
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To determine the degree of implementation of recommended safety practices in the design and use of automated medication dispensing cabinets (ADCs) in Spanish hospitals. ⋯ ADC installation has been accompanied by the implementation of various safety practices, but there are still numerous areas of risk for which technical, organizational, and system monitoring safety practices must be added in order to minimize errors with this technology.