The AHRQ PSNet Collection comprises an extensive selection of resources relevant to the patient safety community. These resources come in a variety of formats, including literature, research, tools, and Web sites. Resources are identified using the National Library of Medicine’s Medline database, various news and content aggregators, and the expertise of the AHRQ PSNet editorial and technical teams.
Wang C-J, Fetzer SJ, Yang Y-C, et al. Geriatr Nurs. 2013;34:138-45.
The use of trained community volunteers resulted in improved medication safety knowledge and behaviors among elderly patients with chronic illness in a rural area. This study is notable as there is very little research on methods to augment patient safety in ambulatory care outside of urban settings.
Chang C-M, Liu P-YY, Yang Y-HK, et al. Pharmacotherapy. 2005;25:831-8.
The investigators surveyed 882 elderly outpatients in order to determine if the Beers criteria can predict adverse drug reactions (ADRs). They found a positive relationship between potentially inappropriate drug prescribing, as defined by the criteria, and ADRs.