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Workshop reports PCNE Drug Related Problems Symposium 2 November 2009

Workshop 1 (click here for introduction and report)
Defining DRPs and medication errors and their relationships. Chair: Nina Griese, Germany
The definitions of DRPs and Medication errors are different but seem alike. But the words ‘Problem’ and ‘Error’ indicate clear differences. There are medication errors that have no or not necessarily impact on outcomes, not even potentially (timing errors in administration). There are also DRPs that are not medication errors (the occurrence of ADRs). What is the overlap? Are medication errors possible causes for drug-related problems? What are valid definitions?

Workshop 2 (click here for report)
The PCNE classification 5.1 vs 6. Chair: Foppe van Mil, the Netherlands
Are all problems in the V5.1 indeed DRPs or causes? Did we cover all problems, or are there unmentioned DRPs. Is the proposed V6 the solution or are more adaptations necessary.

Workshop 3 click here for report
Usability and validity of a classification. Chair: Tommy Westerlund, Sweden
Many assessors (researchers and/or pharmacists) do not find a (any) classification easy to use. Can this be mended? Is some sort of training desirable/necessary, and under what circumstances? Can a DRP classification be applicable for both community and hospital? Can it be used for documenting problems in retrospective medication review? What needs to be adapted for optimal usability?