Status:
COMPLETED
Development of a Screening Strategy for Community-based Adverse Drug Related Events in the Emergency Department
Lead Sponsor:
University of British Columbia
Collaborating Sponsors:
Canadian Patient Safety Institute
Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research
Conditions:
Adverse Drug Related Events
Eligibility:
All Genders
19+ years
Brief Summary
Adverse Drug Related Events (ADREs) are a leading cause of Emergency Department (ED) visits in Canada. However emergency physicians recognize only half of all ADREs in patients presenting to the ED, m...
Detailed Description
Background Between 9250 and 23,750 Canadians die each year because of preventable adverse events related to medical care. ADREs account for 50% of all preventable adverse events and cause up to 12% of...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults over the age of 19 years
- Reported having used at least one prescription or over-the-counter medication in the 2 weeks prior to presentation
- Speak English and/or translator available at the time of presentation.
Exclusion
- Patients previously enrolled
- Patients transferred directly to an admitting service.
- Patients who leave prior to being seen or against medical advice.
- Patients returning to the ED for a scheduled revisit.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2008
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
1588 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00727610
Start Date
May 1 2008
Last Update
February 17 2011
Active Locations (2)
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Emergency Department, Vancouver General Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V5Z 1M9
2
Emergency Department, St Paul's Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6Z 1Y6