An interprofessional qualitative study of barriers and potential solutions for the safe use of insulin in the hospital setting.

Marie-Pierre Rousseau; Marie-France Beauchesne; Alex-Sandra Naud; Julie Leblond; Benoît Cossette; Luc Lanthier; Frédéric Grondin; Frédéric Bernier

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An interprofessional qualitative study of barriers and potential solutions for the safe use of insulin in the hospital setting.

April 23, 2014

Rousseau M-P, Beauchesne M-F, Naud A-S, et al. Can J Diabetes. 2014;38(2):85-9.

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This focus group study among physicians, nurses, and pharmacists in the hospital setting found that variability in practices for inpatient insulin use contributed to adverse events. The authors advocate for a systems approach to insulin management to enhance safety. A past AHRQ WebM&M commentary suggested that a uniform algorithm for insulin administration be implemented in all acute care settings.

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