Incidence and characteristics of adverse events in paediatric inpatient care: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Pernilla Dillner Luisa C Eggenschwiler Anne W S Rutjes Lena M Berg Sarah Naima Musy Michael Simon Giusi Moffa Ulrika Förberg Maria Unbeck

Published in: BMJ quality & safety (2022)

The reported incidence of AEs is highly variable in paediatric inpatient care research, and it is not possible to estimate a reliable single rate. Poor reporting standards and methodological differences hinder the comparison of study results.

Keyphrases

palliative care
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intensive care unit
risk factors
emergency department
quality improvement
mental health
pain management
affordable care act
adverse drug
chronic pain
electronic health record
clinical evaluation