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Use of Urinary Catheter in Hospitalized Patients: Reducing Procedure’s Related ...
Félix Brigas, Daniela; Madeira, Margarida; Abrantes, Catarina; Santos, Francisca; Mendes, Gonçalo; Neves Marques, Susana; Pedroso, ErmelindaIntroduction: About 25% of patients would have a urinary catheter (UC) in place at some time during their hospitalization, although there is no formal indication for the procedure in a significative number of cases. We intend to analyze the incidence of inappropriate use of UC in an Internal Medicine Department and to relate to its complications rate. Methods: This is an observational prospective study that inc...
Medication Reconciliation: Audit to an Internal Medicine Ward
Corrêa Figueira, Mafalda; Brigas, Daniela; Silva, Filipa; Madeira, Margarida; Carneiro, Patrícia; Lobão, Bárbara; Pedroso, ErmelindaIntroduction: Ageing population is characterized by multiplecomorbidities, polypharmacy and medication safety vulnerability. Medication discrepancies, together with the inexistence ofmedication reconciliation procedures that implement NationalHealth Department recommendations, lead to negative consequences as drug interactions, healthcare non-programmed admissions and to geriatric syndromes.Materials and Method...