To estimate the healthcare costs associated with post-stroke dysphagia during acute hospitalisation and to identify factors influencing these costs in a tertiary hospital setting in Vietnam.
A cross-sectional study using clinical and billing data from hospital records.
The study was conducted at the Neurology Center of Bach Mai Hospital, a tertiary care facility in Hanoi, Vietnam, between June 2020 and January 2022.
A total of 951 patients aged ≥18 years with acute ischaemic stroke confirmed by CT or MRI were included. Dysphagia was assessed using the Gugging Swallowing Screen.
Direct healthcare costs during hospitalisation were collected from the hospital billing system and categorised as medications, diagnostic imaging, medical supplies, accommodation, food, procedures and laboratory tests. All costs were converted to USD. Associations between patient characteristics and total healthcare costs were analysed using generalised linear models (Gamma distribution with log link), applying robust standard errors.
The median treatment cost was 10.08 million VND (436.24 USD) in the dysphagia group vs 6.37 million VND (275.78 USD) in the non-dysphagia group. Costs increased with dysphagia severity, reaching 22.64 million VND (979.49 USD) among patients with severe dysphagia. In multivariate analysis, dysphagia was associated with a 21% increase in costs (exp(β) = 1.21; 95% CI 1.10 to 1.33; p14, pneumonia, prolonged hospitalisation and higher educational level.
Post-stroke dysphagia substantially increases acute hospitalisation costs in Vietnam. Early screening, standardised management and preventive care for complications may improve outcomes and reduce costs.
The study was registered on the Research Registry website (https://www.researchregistry.com/) under the unique identification number: researchregistry8203.
by Chien-Hsien Kitty Yang, Xiu Ting Yiew, Robert G. Hahn, William Muir, Carolyn Kerr, Shane Bateman
This prospective experimental study evaluated the disposition of a crystalloid and a colloid solution in 10 healthy cats under general anesthesia. Each cat was randomly assigned to receive either 20 mL/kg of a balanced isotonic crystalloid solution (PLA) or 5 mL/kg of 6% tetrastarch 130/0.4 solution (T-HES), administered over 15 minutes, in a 2-period, 2-treatment crossover design. Blood samples were collected, and urine output was measured during a 3-hour experimental period. Plasma dilution was calculated using serial hemoglobin concentrations and red blood cell count. Volume kinetics (distribution and elimination) of each fluid were determined using non-linear mixed effects pharmacokinetic modeling software. Data from a previous study with a similar methodology in healthy conscious cats were included in the population kinetic analysis, revealing anesthesia as a significant covariate for k21 (peripheral-to-central intercompartmental rate constant) for PLA and k10 (dilution-dependent first-order elimination rate constant) for T-HES. Cumulative urine output under general anesthesia was approximately 3.5 times lower for PLA and 2.5 times lower for T-HES compared to conscious cats. Overall, our data suggest that the elimination of PLA and T-HES is markedly reduced, and a bolus of PLA produces a short period of plasma expansion with the potential to cause significant peripheral fluid accumulation in cats during general anesthesia.Globally, the circulation of influenza and other seasonal respiratory viruses changed dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to determine the trends of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) caused by SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, influenza B and respiratory syncytial viruses (RSVs) in patients presenting to hospitals in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) (Laos).
Prospective surveillance study.
Four provincial hospitals across Laos between March 2021 and July 2023.
Participants of all ages who met our case definition for an ARI (axillary temperature ≥37.5°C or history of fever AND cough or other respiratory symptoms/signs OR loss of smell and/or taste) presenting to the hospital less than 10 days after symptom onset were eligible to be enrolled in the study. Combined nasopharyngeal and throat swabs were tested for SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, influenza B and human RSV (hRSV) using probe-based real-time RT (Reverse transcription)-PCR assays.
The proportion of patients in whom SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, influenza B and hRSV was detected.
There were 4203 patients recruited, of whom 898 (21%) were children aged under 5 years. SARS-CoV-2 was detected in 16.9% of patients, followed by influenza A, influenza B and hRSV (8.4%, 7.2% and 4.7%, respectively). 98 patients (2.3%) were diagnosed with probable co-infection, with at least two viruses detected. After May 2022, the number of cases of influenza A, influenza B and hRSV increased rapidly. Six per cent of patients (263) had a quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score of ≥2, and 34 (0.8%) patients died, of whom 11 tested positive for a respiratory virus.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in Laos, few respiratory viruses were detected by passive surveillance until the relaxation of non-pharmaceutical interventions implemented for infection control. After restrictions were lifted, influenza A, influenza B and hRSV emerged rapidly, showing the importance of continuous surveillance.
Faecal contamination of sacral pressure ulcers occurs frequently, so, theoretically, faecal diversion using colostomies is a useful procedure. We retrospectively analysed the data of adult patients for whom colostomies were created to enhance wound healing and compared patients with sacral pressure ulcers who received colostomies and those who did not during the same period. Patients' characteristics analysed included age, gender, comorbidities, WBC count, serum CRP level and microbial profile (before creating colostomy). Additionally, we examined whether the wound was closed, the recurrence rate after wound closure, and mortality outcomes. Regression analysis indicated that colostomy creation was associated with fewer species of gut microbiota cultured and lower rates of wound dehiscence after closure; no association was found between colostomy and mortality. Colostomies help promote wound healing of sacral pressure ulcers after closure by eradicating wound infection, and do not increase patients' mortality rates.
Cohort studies of ageing and cognitive decline typically do not begin fielding comprehensive cognitive assessments until older adulthood. However, for identifying preventable dementia risk factors, there is strong value in beginning at earlier ages. The case is especially compelling in sub-Saharan Africa, where the number of older individuals is expected to triple in the next three decades, and where risk factors may operate more intensively at earlier ages. This study reports on the adaptation and validity of the Harmonised Cognitive Assessment Protocol (HCAP) approach in the Kenya Life Panel Survey (KLPS), collected among middle-aged respondents.
To evaluate the validity of the HCAP approach in Kenya, this study assesses model fit statistics from confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) and tests measurement invariance by respondent characteristics.
Both rural and urban areas in Kenya.
A sample of n=5878 individuals from the KLPS, who have been surveyed regularly since they were schoolchildren in the 1990s. The HCAP assessment was administered in 2023 at an average age of 37 years (10–90 range 34 to 41).
For each individual, the CFA generates a general cognitive performance score, and cognitive performance scores for five distinct domains, including memory, executive functioning, language, orientation to time and place, and visuospatial functioning.
Fit of the models to the data was adequate for general cognitive performance (root mean squared error of approximation (RMSEA)=0.03; comparative fit index (CFI)=0.94; standardised root mean residual (SRMR)=0.05), language (RMSEA=0.02; CFI=0.95; SRMR=0.05) and good for memory (RMSEA=0.05; CFI=0.99; SRMR=0.02) and executive functioning (RMSEA=0.03; CFI=0.98; SRMR=0.03). The CFA indicate that the factor structure is consistent with findings from other countries and that reliability for the general cognitive performance score was high. Statistical models also suggest invariance at the scalar level for leading demographic (gender, age) and socioeconomic (education, occupational complexity) characteristics.
This study demonstrates that the cognitive functioning of mid-age Kenyans appears to be well captured by the adapted protocol. While there is a moderate decline in cognitive performance among older individuals, this relationship appears to be mediated by education, indicating that this KLPS HCAP provides a valuable baseline for studying future cognitive decline.
If a person is in diabetes remission, even if only for a short time, this reduces the risk of later diabetes complications and lowers healthcare costs. A recent study shows that long-term remission of type 2 diabetes can be achieved through calorie restriction using total diet replacement. However, this intervention involves support through face-to-face meetings every 2 to 4 weeks over a 2-year period, which is not feasible in routine care with limited resources. Therefore, we have developed an eHealth programme to help patients achieve diabetes remission through calorie restriction in a cost-effective manner. Our primary hypothesis is that an eHealth programme will be non-inferior to face-to-face meetings in helping patients with type 2 diabetes achieve remission through caloric restriction. Our second hypothesis is that eHealth support will be more cost-effective than face-to-face support.
The eHealth DIabetes remission Trial is a multicentre, two-arm, non-inferiority, open-label, randomised controlled parallel group trial with blinded endpoint assessment conducted at two centres in Sweden. The study duration is 2 years. People with type 2 diabetes (≤6 years duration) use total diet replacement (approximately 900 kcal/day) with the aim of losing 15 kg and achieving diabetes remission. Participants are randomly assigned to either the eHealth support group or the face-to-face support group. The treatment programme to achieve and maintain weight loss is the same in both groups, but the method of support differs between the groups. The primary outcome is haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) after 1 year. The secondary outcome is HbA1c at 6 months and 2 years. Other important secondary outcomes are diabetes remission rate, body weight and cost-effectiveness. The latter is assessed using the incremental cost per quality-adjusted life-years gained.
The study was approved by the Swedish Ethical Review Authority (Dnr 2022-02242-01, 2023-03707-02). The results will be published in peer-reviewed scientific journals and discussed at national and international conferences and with patient organisations.
ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05491005).
Dementia notably increases fall risk in older adults, leading to major injuries and considerable concerns from health-care professionals. However, comprehensive evidence regarding the prevalence, incidence rate, and moderating factors of falls in institutional settings is limited. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence, incidence rates, and moderating factors of falls among older adults with dementia in nursing homes and dementia-specialized care units.
A meta-analysis.
We searched CINAHL, PubMed, Embase, ProQuest, Scopus, Web of Science, and PsycINFO from database inception to April 30, 2024. Older adults with dementia in nursing homes or dementia-specialized care units were included. The pooled prevalence was analyzed using a generalized linear mixed model with random effects using R software. Incidence rates were reported per person-year using comprehensive meta-analysis software. Study quality was assessed using Hoy's criteria. Variations in the pooled prevalence of falls were explored through moderator analyses.
This meta-analysis included 21 studies involving 35,449 participants. The pooled prevalence of falls was 45.6%, with subtypes showing 39.2%, 35.2%, and 29.0% among Alzheimer's dementia, vascular dementia, and mixed dementia subtypes, respectively. Falls were more prevalent in dementia-specialized care units (53.0%) than in nursing homes (42.6%). The overall incidence rate was 3.61 per person-year, higher in dementia-specialized care units (5.80) than in nursing homes (3.17). Subgroup analyses revealed higher fall prevalence in women (70.0%) than in men (30.6%). Meta-regression indicated that comorbidities, including delirium, visual impairment, and arthritis, increased fall risk.
This meta-analysis revealed a high incidence of falls in nearly half of older adults with dementia, particularly among those in dementia specialized care units.
Healthcare professionals should prioritize regular fall risk assessments, tailored interventions, and environmental safety modifications, particularly in dementia-specialized care units, to reduce fall-related injuries and improve patient outcomes.
To evaluate the relationship between time spent in sedentary behaviour and physical activity and sarcopenia in older adults, and to analyse the effect of reallocating time between different intensities of activities on sarcopenia.
Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Following PRISMA guidelines, data were synthesised using a random-effects model, with heterogeneity assessed via Cochran's Q test and the I 2 statistic. Study quality was evaluated using the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale by two independent reviewers.
A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL and Cochrane databases for studies published up to November 5, 2024, with no language or date restrictions. Relevant reference lists were also manually screened.
The present review included six studies involving 9914 older adults. Three studies suggested that older adults without sarcopenia spent more time performing light physical activities (SMD: 0.35; 95% CI: 0.24–0.45) and moderate to vigorous physical activity (SMD: 0.61; 95% CI: 0.49–0.74) and had less sedentary behaviour (SMD: −0.34; 95% CI: −0.51 to −0.16) than did older adults with sarcopenia. Replacing sedentary behaviour with an equivalent amount of moderate to vigorous physical activity (10, 30, or 60 min) each day can reduce the risk of sarcopenia, with 30 min showing the best preventive effect. However, research findings on the relationship between substituting sedentary behaviour time with light physical activities and sarcopenia are inconsistent.
Encouraging older adults to engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity, even in short bouts of 10 min, can significantly reduce the risk of sarcopenia. Healthcare professionals should tailor activity recommendations to individual preferences and physical conditions to promote overall health and reduce sedentary behaviour.
No Patient or Public Contribution.
CRD42023416166
by Vivian Y. Tat, Aleksandra K. Drelich, Pinghan Huang, Kamil Khanipov, Jason C. Hsu, Steven G. Widen, Chien-Te Kent Tseng, George Golovko
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-1 (SARS-CoV-1) and -2 (SARS-CoV-2) are beta-coronaviruses (β-CoVs) that have caused significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Therefore, a better understanding of host responses to β-CoVs would provide insights into the pathogenesis of these viruses to identify potential targets for medical countermeasures. In this study, our objective is to use a systems biology approach to explore the magnitude and scope of innate immune responses triggered by SARS-CoV-1 and -2 infection over time in pathologically relevant human lung epithelial cells (Calu-3/2B4 cells). Total RNA extracted at 12, 24, and 48 hours after β-CoVs or mock infection of Calu-3/2B4 cells were subjected to RNA sequencing and functional enrichment analysis to select genes whose expressions were significantly modulated post-infection. The results demonstrate that SARS-CoV-1 and -2 stimulate similar yet distinct innate antiviral signaling pathways in pathologically relevant human lung epithelial cells. Furthermore, we found that many genes related to the viral life cycle, interferons, and interferon-stimulated genes (ISGs) were upregulated at multiple time points. Based on their profound modulation upon infection by SARS-CoV-1, SARS-CoV-2, and Omicron BA.1, four ISGs, i.e., bone marrow stromal cell antigen 2 (BST2), Z-DNA Binding Protein 1 (ZBP1), C-X-C Motif Chemokine Ligand 11 (CXCL11), and Interferon Induced Transmembrane Protein 1 (IFITM1), were identified as potential drug targets against β-CoVs. Our findings suggest that these genes affect both pathogens directly and indirectly through the innate immune response, making them potential targets for host-directed antivirals. Altogether, our results demonstrate that SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 infection induce differential effects on host innate immune responses.We aimed to compare the scar quality and recovery rate of joint activity for patients with joint-involved burn injuries receiving either artificial dermis (AD) with split-thickness skin graft (STSG) or full-thickness skin graft (FTSG) for reconstruction. The primary outcomes were %skin graft (SG) take. Secondary outcomes included complications such as the infection rate and donor site morbidity, 12-month scar quality evaluated using the Vancouver scar scale (VSS), recovery rate of joint activity and incidence of scar contracture requiring further revision. Twenty-eight patients between 1 August 2021, and 1 August 2023, were enrolled. Twelve patients received AD-STSG while the other 16 patients underwent FTSG for reconstruction. The median %SG take was 95.0% (interquartile range [IQR] 6.3%) and 96.0% (IQR 10.0%) for the AD-STSG and FTSG groups (p = 0.71). The FTSG group had significantly better 12-month scar quality (median VSS 4.0 [IQR 1.3] vs. 6.0 [IQR1.5], p < 0.01) and recovery rate of joint activity (median 82.5% [IQT 15.0%] vs. 70.0% [IQR 7.5%], p < 0.01) compared with AD-STSG group. However, two patients in the FTSG group (12.5%) suffered partial wound dehiscence of the donor site, whereas no patients experienced donor site morbidity in the AD-STSG group (p = 0.49). The incidence of scar contracture requiring further revision was 25.0% (3/12) in the AD-STSG group and 12.5% (2/16) in the FTSG group (p = 0.62). In conclusion, AD-STSG could be an alternative treatment over FTSG for larger joint-involved burn wounds (>200 cm2) owing to lesser donor site morbidity with admissible cosmetic outcomes and functional recovery.
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of the case management model and the primary nursing care model by focusing on hospital stay length, readmission, follow-up resource utilisation and survival.
To improve patient continuity of care, a discharge planning team has been established at the hospital to implement the service concept of long-term medical care. The team works with a multidisciplinary medical team to provide case management, which ensures high-quality patient care.
Retrospective case–control study.
This study collected data from the medical record information system database and the Ministry of Health and Welfare's care service management information system to explore medical and follow-up care utilisation of patients discharged between 2017 and 2018. This study followed the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) guidelines, with the checklist used to ensure transparent and complete reporting of the methodology and results.
To ensure comparability between the case management model group and the primary nursing model group, propensity score matching was used. After matching, 660 individuals from the case management model group and 2876 individuals from the primary nursing model group were selected for further analysis. In this study, patients were primarily involved in the research as participants, providing data through their medical records for analysis. However, no direct involvement from the public or patients was used in the planning or design stages of the research.
The study found that factors such as activities of daily living (ADL) score ≤ 60 points, catheterisation, poor chronic disease control and inadequate primary caregiver capacity can lead to longer hospitalisations. Males and patients with catheters have a higher risk of readmission within 30 days, and men, those aged ≥ 75 years, those with ADL score ≤ 60, catheterisation, pressure sores or unclean wounds, financial problems, insufficient primary caregiver capacity and those readmitted within 14 days after discharge had significantly increased mortality after discharge. Although the case management model group had higher hospitalisation days, they had lower readmission rates and higher survival rates than the primary nursing model group.
Early consultation with the case manager for discharge planning can help patients to continue to receive care and utilise relevant resources after returning home.
Identifying and addressing patient-specific factors can significantly improve patient outcomes by reducing hospitalizations and readmissions, and lowering mortality rates. The case management model is more effective than the primary nursing care model in reducing readmission rates and increasing survival rates. Early consultation with case managers for discharge planning is crucial to ensuring patient care continuity and resource utilization.
We evaluated the primary application of crushed prednisolone combined with hydrocolloid powder for clinically diagnosed peristomal pyoderma gangrenosum (PPG). We present our data on this cohort and follow-up of our previous patients. Of the 23 patients who were commenced on this regime, 18 healed (78%). Twenty-two patients commenced on this regime as the primary treatment for their PPG, and for one, it was a rescue remedy after failed conventional therapy. Four patients with significant medical comorbidities failed to heal and one had their stomal reversal surgery before being fully healed. The proposed treatment regime for PPG is demonstrated to be effective, inexpensive and able to be managed in the patient's usual home environment. In vitro drug release analysis was undertaken, and data are presented to provide further insights into the efficacy of this regime.
This study aimed to investigate factors associated with facial pressure injury (FPI) in patients receiving non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) during hospitalisation in the intensive care unit (ICU) and to identify predictors of FPI.
Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation is a method of treating patients with acute and chronic respiratory failure. However, FPI may occur due to unsuitable nasal-oral NIPPV masks and discomfort in contact with the skin surface.
A retrospective case–control study.
From January 2018 to October 2020, a total of 397 patients admitted to a national hospital in Taiwan were enrolled. Patients received NIPPV and routinely used under-mask prophylactic dressings during hospitalisation. Patients were divided into the non-FPI group (n = 357) and the FPI group (n = 40). Demographic, clinical characteristics, acute physiology and chronic health evaluation II scores, and Braden Scale scores were collected from medical records. Logistic regression analysis was performed to examine the contribution of each factor to the FPI, and odds ratios were reported. The STROBE checklist was used in this retrospective case–control study.
There were significant differences between the groups in age, serum albumin, C-reactive protein, body mass index (BMI), disease severity, Braden Scale score, length of stay, duration of mechanical ventilation and use of corticosteroids. Logistic regression analysis revealed that the risk factor for FPI was the Braden Scale score [OR = 1.630 (1.176–2.260)], BMI [OR = 0.396 (0.210–1.784)] and corticosteroids [OR = 0.394 (0.159–1.811)], which were predictors of FPI in patients with NIPPV.
Facial pressure injury may still occur in patients who routinely use prophylactic dressings under NIPPV masks. This study provides information on continuing education training for FPI to more accurately identify high-risk and timely preventive measures to reduce FPI.
Addressing FPI-related factors to prevent facial skin damage and reduce comorbidities in patients using NIPPV masks.
To develop a Chinese version of a chronic wound health-related quality of life (QoL) instrument and to examine the psychometric properties of this instrument.
Existing QoL instruments are not tailored to the linguistic and cultural characteristics of Chinese-speaking patients; a version addressing this gap will increase clinical understanding of their healthcare experience and may help guide chronic wound care.
A methodological study.
The method advanced by DeVellis (2017) was used to develop the instrument. An initial pool of 38 items was created. To optimize scale length and test reliability and validity, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted. A total of 23 items formed the final pool. After two rounds of expert discussions, the average content validity index of the final 23 items was .89.
A total of 226 patients completed the instrument and were divided into two groups for further analysis. Exploratory factor analysis revealed that 15 items remained in four factors (social activity restrictions, physical and psychological disturbance, wound burden and daily life limitation), which accounted for 64.87% of the variance. Confirmatory factor analysis revealed an acceptable fit of the hypothesized factor structure and the convergent and discriminant validities were achieved. Cronbach's α coefficients for each factor were .807, .773, .799 and .713, respectively.
The Chinese version of a chronic wound health-related QoL instrument consists of 15 items in four subscales and demonstrates good reliability and validity.
This instrument can be used intermittently or continuously to evaluate the treatment effect of chronic wounds by assessing health-related QoL. Scholars in Chinese-speaking regions may find this culturally compatible instrument useful when conducting studies related to chronic wounds.
Two hundred twenty-six participants provided their perspectives on health-related QoL.
The unprecedented exodus of workers from the healthcare system is a patient safety crisis. Organizational compassion in health care is the proactive, systematic, and continuous identification, alleviation, and prevention of all sources of suffering.
This scoping review aimed to describe the evidence regarding the impact of organizational compassion on clinicians, identify gaps, and provide recommendations for future research.
A comprehensive librarian-assisted database search was conducted. Databases searched were PubMed, SCOPUS, EMBASE, Web of Science, PsychInfo, and Business Source Complete. Combinations of search terms regarding health care, compassion, organizational compassion, and workplace suffering were used. The search strategy was limited to English language articles and those published between 2000 and 2021.
Database search yielded 781 articles. After removing duplicates, 468 were screened by title and abstract, and 313 were excluded. One-hundred and fifty-five underwent full-text screening, and 137 were removed, leaving 18 eligible articles, two of which were set in the United States. Ten articles evaluated barriers or facilitators to organizational compassion, four evaluated elements of compassionate leadership, and four evaluated the Schwartz Center Rounds intervention. Several described the need to create systems that are compassionate to clinicians. Lack of time, support staff, and resources impeded the delivery of such interventions.
Little research has been done to understand and evaluate the impact of compassion on US clinicians. Given the workforce crisis in American health care and the potential positive impact of increasing compassion for clinicians, there is an urgent need for researchers and healthcare administrators to fill this gap.
O objetivo foi analisar as contribuições do processo de aprendizagem vivencial para o desenvolvimento do cuidado sensível no estudante de enfermagem. Pesquisa descritiva, qualitativa, desenvolvida a partir dos registros do formulário de avaliação preenchido por estudantes do terceiro, oitavo e novo período. Foram obtidas amostras não intencionais, dos anos de 2013, 2014 e 2015, totalizando 298 participantes. O campo de estudo foi a Sala Azul, situado na Faculdade de Enfermagem da Universidade Estadual do Rio de Janeiro. Buscou-se respeitar os procedimentos ético-legais que envolvem pesquisas com seres humanos. Emergiram três categorias: Espaço de reflexão para o cuidado de si e do outro; Espaço de aprendizagem da empatia multidimensional e Espaço que promove redução do estresse através do relaxamento. Os resultados sugerem que o processo de aprendizagem vivencial possibilita o desenvolvimento do autoconhecimento, o cuidado de si e do outro, as habilidades empáticas e estratégias de gerenciamento do estresse.
Objetivos: Analizar los aplazamientos y la gravedad de las potenciales interacciones medicamentosas en las enfermerías de clínica; correlacionar con los riesgos para la seguridad del paciente. Metodología: Se caracteriza como investigación documental, descriptiva, com abordaje cuantitativo, a partir del análisis documental. Los datos fueron analizados por el programa Micromedex®, a fin de verificar las posibles interacciones medicamentosas ocurridas de acuerdo com el aplazamiento. Resultados: Se analizaron 52 prescripciones, generando 664 dosis de medicamentos. Se identificaron 37 potenciales interacciones que fueron clasificadas de acuerdo com la gravedad y riesgos a la seguridad del paciente. Conclusión: Las interacciones medicamentosas encontradas fueron significativas y necesitan ser evaluadas como factores de riesgo para la seguridad del paciente.