A systematic review on pediatric medication errors by parents or caregivers at home.
Lopez-Pineda A, Gonzalez de Dios J, Guilabert Mora M, et al. A systematic review on pediatric medication errors by parents or caregivers at home. Expert Opin Drug Saf. 2021:1-11. doi:10.1080/14740338.2021.1950138.
Medication administration errors made by parent or caregivers can result in medication errors at home. This systematic review found that 30% to 80% of pediatric patients experience a medication error at home, and that the risk increases based on characteristics of the caregiver and if a prescription contains more than two drugs.