Open AccessAssessment of Patients Misunderstanding of Dosing Instructions Among Outpatients in Dessie Referral Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia
Author(s) -
Yohannes Mengesha,
Eskedar Amare
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
risk management and healthcare policy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.828
H-Index - 22
ISSN - 1179-1594
DOI - 10.2147/rmhp.s288390
Subject(s) - dosing , medicine , referral , family medicine , test (biology) , adverse effect , pediatrics , paleontology , biology
Lack of clear and precise oral and written information from both the doctors and/or pharmacists on the management of prescribed medication has led to therapeutic failure, as a result of patients not comprehending instructions. Incorrect interpretation of labels can lead to incorrect usage of medication therefore the occurrence of medication error and/or adverse event. The concern of this study was to assess misunderstanding of dosing instructions among outpatients in Dessie Referral Hospital (DRH).