Publications by authors named "Helena Jenzer"
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- This study investigates patients' awareness and experiences of drug shortages in six European hospitals, highlighting the impact of shortages on their health outcomes.
- Conducted over 27 months, the research involved surveying 607 patients using questionnaires that inquired about demographics, drug shortage experiences, and information preferences.
- Results show that 6% of hospitalized patients experienced drug shortages, particularly in hematology and oncology wards, with Bosnia and Herzegovina reporting the highest incidence.
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- The study explores the complexities of medicine shortages and emphasizes the need for effective risk assessment strategies to prevent these shortages across various healthcare settings.
- Participants, primarily healthcare experts, were surveyed on their knowledge and use of different risk assessment techniques, revealing a general awareness but limited integration into formal strategies.
- Key findings showed that while many experts recognized methods like Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), only a small percentage reported these methods being part of established mitigation protocols, highlighting a gap in practice.
Drug shortages have been identified as a public health problem in an increasing number of countries. This can negatively impact on the quality and efficiency of patient care, as well as contribute to increases in the cost of treatment and the workload of health care providers. Shortages also raise ethical and political issues.
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