Development of a pediatric adverse events terminology.
Gipson DS, Kirkendall E, Gumbs-Petty B, et al. Development of a Pediatric Adverse Events Terminology. Pediatrics. 2017;139(1). doi:10.1542/peds.2016-0985.
Taxonomies help to consistently organize data and evidence for use in research. This commentary describes the development of a terminology specific to adverse events in children for use in various settings. The authors note that the tool will be continuously updated and is expected to mature over time.