Prevalence and factors associated with inappropriate continuation of stress ulcer prophylaxis at discharge.

Justine ChinnappanRami Al-HandolaNoyal M JosephEkwevugbe OgbonPhilip J McDonald

Published in: BMJ open quality (2024)

The prevalence of inappropriate continuation was found to be higher than prior studies. Given the risk of unnecessary medication intake and the associated healthcare cost, a web-based quality improvement initiative is being considered.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
healthcare
risk factors
patient safety
emergency department
body mass index
physical activity
stress induced
social media