Background It is estimated that 20% to 50% of patients do not take their medication correctly,
and this leads to increased morbidity and inefficacy of therapeutic approaches. Fostering …

The growth of the aging population leads to the increase of chronic diseases, of the burden
of multimorbility, and of the complexity polypharmacy. The prevalence of medication errors …

In the current public health framework, the importance of medication as a determinant of
citizens' health has emerged as a factor warranting special attention. Most studies …

Introduction Medication errors are common events that compromise patient safety and are
prevalent in all health-care settings. This umbrella review aims to systematically evaluate the …

With COVID-19, populations are facing unmet health needs due to fear of contagion,
lockdown measures and overload of Healthcare services (HCS). The COCOS study aimed …

Background Drug dispensing is a clinical pharmacy service that promotes access to
medicines and their rational use. However, there is a lack of evidence for the impact of drug …

ABSTRACT Introduction Medication errors (MEs) are frequent and, in some cases, can lead
to hospitalization, disability, increased healthcare costs or, even, death. Most of pediatric …

Social determinants of health (SDOH), the conditions in which children are born, grow, live,
work or attend school, and age, impact child health and contribute to health disparities …

Objectives The assessment of medication literacy in patients is an important step in assisting
clinicians to plan for education, prescription simplification, assistance and/or medication …

Background On average, older patients use five or more medications daily. A consequence
is an increased risk of adverse drug reactions, interactions, or medication errors. Therefore …