Family-initiated dialogue about medications during family-centered rounds.
Benjamin JM, Cox E, Trapskin PJ, et al. Family-initiated dialogue about medications during family-centered rounds. Pediatrics. 2015;135(1):94-101. doi:10.1542/peds.2013-3885.
This observational study found that more than half of parents of hospitalized children initiated conversations about medications during family-centered rounds. Common topics included scheduling (i.e., frequency or duration) or adverse drug reactions. These results underscore the importance of patient engagement in medication use and safety.