Development of machine-learning models using pharmacy inquiry database for predicting dose-related inquiries in a tertiary teaching hospital.

Background: Drug-related problems (DRPs) are a significant concern in healthcare. Pharmacists play a vital role in detecting and resolving DRPs to improve patient safety. A pharmacy inquiry program was established in a tertiary teaching hospital to document inquiries about physicians' orders, aimed at preventing potential DRPs or providing medication information during order reviews.

Evaluation of Pharmacy Inquiries in Physician Order Reviews for Medication Safety: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background And Objectives: Despite the effort to prevent drug-related problems (DRPs) in healthcare settings, prescribing errors are common in the medication use process. In a Korean teaching hospital, pharmacists verify prescription orders during their routine order review process and document the details in a homegrown health information system (HIS). The objectives of this study were to identify the annual trends in pharmacy inquiries and to evaluate the prevalence of the inquiries by drug ingredients, including a description of the "pharmacy inquiry" screen in the HIS.

Influence of Forest Visitors' Perceived Restorativeness on Social-Psychological Stress.

This study was conducted to verify the perceived restorativeness of citizens visiting forests on social-psychological stress and psychological resilience according to forest space type. The study involved a questionnaire survey conducted on citizens who visited forests between 1 May and 15 July 2020, when social distancing in daily life was being implemented. Three types of forest spaces (urban forest, national park, and natural recreation forest) were selected for the survey.

The Effect of Regimen Frequency Simplification on Provider Order Generation: A Quasi-Experimental Study in a Korean Hospital.

The multiplicity of dosing frequencies that are attached to medication orders poses a challenge to patients regarding adhering to their medication regimens and healthcare professionals in maximizing the efficiencies of health care service delivery. A multidisciplinary team project was performed to simplify medication regimens to improve the computerized physician order entry (CPOE) system to reduce the dosing frequencies for patients who were discharged from the hospital. A 36-month pre-test-post-test study was performed, including 12-month pre-intervention, 12-month intervention, and 12-month post-intervention periods.

Drug use evaluation of opioid analgesics in pain management among patients with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Background: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) patients usually experience mucositis, musculoskeletal pain associated with high-dose chemotherapy, radiation, post-HSCT infection, or graft-versus-host disease. Pain management is important for the patients' quality of life. We evaluated appropriate opioid analgesic use in HSCT patients to propose effective pain management strategies.

Association of pre-operative medication use with unplanned 30-day hospital readmission after surgery in oncology patients receiving comprehensive geriatric assessment.

Background: This study aimed to determine whether pre-operative medication use is associated with unplanned 30-day readmission in elderly people undergoing cancer surgery.

Methods: Patients aged 65 years or older who were scheduled for cancer surgery and presented for comprehensive geriatric assessment were included. Comparisons of variables between patients with readmission and those without readmission were performed by univariate and multivariate analyses.

Association between preoperative use of antithrombotic medications and intraoperative transfusion in older patients undergoing cancer surgery.

Background: Management of antiplatelet agents and other chronic anticoagulation medications in patients scheduled for surgery can reduce intraoperative bleeding complications. However, few studies on the association of antithrombotics, relative to their duration of action, with intraoperative transfusion have been conducted. We aimed to determine the association of recent use of antithrombotics, relative to their duration of action, with intraoperative transfusion in elderly people undergoing cancer surgery.

Association of pre-operative medication use with post-surgery mortality and morbidity in oncology patients receiving comprehensive geriatric assessment.

Background: Comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) has become a predictor for elderly cancer patients in post-surgical complications, including post-discharge institutionalization and mortality.

Aims: To determine whether pre-operative medication use is associated with post-operative morbidity and mortality in oncology patients receiving CGA.

Methods: Patients aged 65 years or older who were scheduled for cancer surgery and presented for CGA were included in the present study.

Preoperative medication use and its association with postoperative length of hospital stay in surgical oncology patients receiving comprehensive geriatric assessment.

Aim: The present study aimed to investigate whether preoperative medication use is associated with postoperative length of hospital stay in older adults undergoing cancer surgery.

Methods: Patients aged ≥65 years who were scheduled for cancer surgery and presented for preoperative comprehensive geriatric assessment were included in the present study. Cognitive function evaluation and preoperative medication review were carried out, as well as baseline characteristics of participants collected from electronic medical records.

Impact of Intervention by an Antimicrobial Stewardship Team on Conversion from Intravenous to Oral Fluoroquinolones.

Background: Early conversion from intravenous to oral antibiotics plays an important role in lowering the risk of catheter-associated infections, reducing the workload of nurses, decreasing direct and indirect costs, and shortening hospital stays. In August 2015, an antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) was implemented to facilitate conversion from intravenous to oral administration of fluoroquinolones in our institute. This study evaluated the clinical and economic impact of the intervention.

Association of pre-operative medication use with post-operative delirium in surgical oncology patients receiving comprehensive geriatric assessment.

Background: Older patients undergoing surgery tend to have a higher frequency of delirium. Delirium is strongly associated with poor surgical outcomes. This study evaluated the association between pre-operative medication use and post-operative delirium (POD) in surgical oncology patients receiving comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA).

The development of a korean drug dosing database.

Objectives: This report describes the development process of a drug dosing database for ethical drugs approved by the Korea Food & Drug Administration (KFDA). The goal of this study was to develop a computerized system that supports physicians' prescribing decisions, particularly in regards to medication dosing.

Methods: The advisory committee, comprised of doctors, pharmacists, and nurses from the Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, pharmacists familiar with drug databases, KFDA officials, and software developers from the BIT Computer Co.

Effects of magnetic ion-exchange resin addition during coagulation on floc properties and membrane filtration.

The application of magnetic ion-exchange resin (MIEX) during chemical coagulation was investigated for the removal of organic matters responsible for fouling in membrane processes. Two different coagulants were used-polyaluminium chloride (PAC1) and polyaluminum chloride silicate (PACS). The MIEX addition during coagulation with both PAC1 and PACS considerably enhanced removal of dissolved organic carbon.