Publications by authors named "Rawan A Ekram"
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted in a public emergency hospital in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to assess the impact of a pharmacist-led educational program aimed at decreasing high-risk abbreviation (HRA) usage among healthcare professionals.
- The intervention included interactive lectures and educational materials tailored to address HRAs, following guidelines from the Institute for Safe Medical Practices and the US Food and Drug Administration, and was implemented between April and May 2011.
- Results showed a significant 52% reduction in the use of HRAs from before (53.6%) to after the intervention (25.5%), with notable decreases across all settings, including the pharmacy department, inpatient wards, and emergency wards.
