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Adverse drug events (ADE) present a unique focus for error reduction. Computerized provider order entry, with embedded clinical decision support, has great promise in reducing medication errors but preventable adverse drug events may still occur despite such systems.
Background:
Adverse drug events (ADE) present a unique focus for error reduction. Computerized provider order entry, with embedded clinical decision support, has great promise in reducing medication errors but preventable adverse drug events may still occur despite such systems.
Objectives:
The purpose of the study was to evaluate whether adding medication profiling (by using a retrospective drug utilization review program) to computerized provider order entry with embedded order checks (drug alerts) reduces the incidence of adverse drug events.
Methods:
Medication profiles mainly focused on possible drug-drug and drug-disease interactions, with some drug duplications. To do the medication profiles we licensed a proprietary computerized retrospective drug utilization review system. We randomly assigned over 900 patients to Usual Care or Provider Feedback. For patients in the latter group, selected providers were contacted by letter with pertinent information; electronic mail was used for follow-up contact. Clinical and other relevant data was retrospectively abstracted from the medical records for up to one year from the last medication profile for all patients. This was done by a pharmacist reviewer, using a study-derived instrument, and blinded to patient assignment. ADE incidence is the primary outcome of interest, with other outcomes such as ADE severity and preventability also assessed. We also developed and implemented provider surveys in pre- and post-profiling periods.
Status:
Pre and post survey results published. Adjunct study on clinical actions as a result of drug alerts published. Main study (profiling): manuscript in proces.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Arm 1 | Other |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Patient risk profiling (potential ADEs) w/provider feedback | Behavioral |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Peter A. Glassman, MBBS MSc | VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA | West Los Angeles | California | 90073 | United States |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 16501396 | Result | Glassman PA, Belperio P, Simon B, Lanto A, Lee M. Exposure to automated drug alerts over time: effects on clinicians' knowledge and perceptions. Med Care. 2006 Mar;44(3):250-6. doi: 10.1097/01.mlr.0000199849.08389.91. | |
| 12458299 | Result | Glassman PA, Simon B, Belperio P, Lanto A. Improving recognition of drug interactions: benefits and barriers to using automated drug alerts. Med Care. 2002 Dec;40(12):1161-71. doi: 10.1097/00005650-200212000-00004. |
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| ID | Term |
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| D064420 | Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions |
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| D064419 | Chemically-Induced Disorders |
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| 17460134 | Result | Glassman PA, Belperio P, Lanto A, Simon B, Valuck R, Sayers J, Lee M. The utility of adding retrospective medication profiling to computerized provider order entry in an ambulatory care population. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2007 Jul-Aug;14(4):424-31. doi: 10.1197/jamia.M2313. Epub 2007 Apr 25. |