Evaluation of Medication Use Pattern Among Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department of Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, Using WHO Prescribing Indicators

Evaluation of Medication Use Pattern Among Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department of Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, Using WHO Prescribing Indicators

BackgroundEnsuring rational drug use requires ongoing evaluation of drug prescribing, dispensing, and use by patients. Health care providers working in an emergency department face unique challenges, including making urgent decisions, patient overload, and limited resources, which contribute to inap...

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Main Authors: Kirubel Minsamo Mishore, Yabsira Girma, Assefa Tola, Abraham Nigussie Mekuria, Yohanes Ayele
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Pharmacology
Subjects:
drug utilization
emergency department
WHO core indicator
Ethiopia
evaluation
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphar.2020.00509/full

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