Contraceptive methods are useful in family planning and prevention of unwanted pregnancies. Studies done in different countries however have reported poor knowledge and low use of these contraceptives especially the emergency contraceptive pills (ECP). In Tanzania, the awareness and knowledge of women about ECP is not well documented. The aim of this study was to assess awareness, knowledge and...

To cite: Mintzes B. BMJ Qual Saf 2013;22:702–704. Medication-related adverse events are a major cause of disability and death, and one of the most common reasons that patients attend hospital emergency departments. Much of this harm is preventable, either because a less hazardous treatment is available, the medicine is not really needed, or it is inappropriate for this specific patient. Many in...

Abstract Abstract Background: Availability and affordability of medicines are crucial to achieving success in prevention programs, particularly in developing countries. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the availability and affordability of cardiovascular medicines for secondary prevention in Tehran province of Iran. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Tehran pro...

Introduction Polypharmacy is associated with potentially inappropriate medicine prescribing and avoidable medicine-related harm. should not be perceived as inherently harmful. Instead, priority placed on reducing prescribing.Aim The study aimed to develop validate PolyScan, a primary care information technology tool, triage older adults polypharmacy who are prescribed medicines.Methods Twenty-o...

Background. The russian aggression in Ukraine has caused numerous casualties among civilians, including children. Military actions lead directly or indirectly to increased morbidity adults and children chronic stress, especially purpose of this research was analyze the problems providing medical assistance who are suffering from invasion. Materials methods. We have used official statistical own...

Abstract Objectives This service innovation project examined the effect an Emergency Department (ED) pharmacy had on medication-related safety markers. Methods A pre-test/post-test design captured markers admission data at ward level after patients been seen in ED. The were, medication omitted, incorrect medicines prescribed and number of doses or frequency doses. Key findings All three saw red...

introduction: emergency department is the most important part of a hospital and it seems that 24-hour presence of emergency medicine specialist can be effective in improving the performance of this ward. therefore, the present study was performed with the aim of studying the effect of 24-hour presence of emergency medicine specialists in the emergency department of shahid bahonar hospital, kerm...

In this paper, based on the analysis of the time urgency in medicine relief demand and kinds of complexity in the early period after earthquake disasters, the problem about vehicle scheduling in the medicine dispatching process is studied. A mathematical model of vehicle scheduling in the medicine dispatching process is built, which objective function is to minimize the total transportation tim...

HealthDesk is a mobile solution for all health-related queries. The application the users of healthcare system. It covers major domains in hierarchy. People have now started digitizing this domain too. shown great trust this. This helps us to provide best. Despite this, individuals often face problems ordering their medicines online. There are high chances people taking medications without pres...

Abstract Abstract Background: Availability and affordability of medicines are crucial to achieving success in prevention programs, particularly in developing countries. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the availability and affordability of cardiovascular medicines for secondary prevention in Tehran province of Iran. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Tehran pro...