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SynthesisBMC nephrology2020

A systematically collated library of prescribing safety indicators for people with chronic kidney disease.

Fiona Smith, Samantha Hayward, Barnaby Hole, George Kimpton, Christine Sluman, Penny Whiting, Fergus Caskey

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7 authors.

Fiona SmithNorth Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK. fiona.smith@doctors.org.uk.ORCID 0000-0001-7009-5031
Samantha HaywardNorth Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK.
Barnaby HoleNorth Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK.
George KimptonNorth Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK.
Christine SlumanNorth Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK.
Penny WhitingUniversity of Bristol, Bristol, UK.
Fergus CaskeyNorth Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPeople with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have high levels of co-morbidity and polypharmacy placing them at increased risk of prescribing-related harm. Tools for assessing prescribing safety in the general population using prescribing safety indicators (PSIs) have been established. However, people with CKD pose different prescribing challenges to people without kidney disease. Therefore, PSIs designed for use in the general population may not include all PSIs relevant to a CKD population. The aim of this study was to systematically collate a library of PSIs relevant to people with CKD.

methodsA systematic literature search identified papers reporting PSIs. CKD-specific PSIs were extracted and categorised by Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) classification codes. Duplicate PSIs were removed to create a final list of CKD-specific PSIs.

resultsNine thousand, eight hundred fifty-two papers were identified by the systematic literature search, of which 511 proceeded to full text screening and 196 papers were identified as reporting PSIs. Following categorisation by ATC code and duplicate removal, 841 unique PSIs formed the final set of CKD-specific PSIs. The five ATC drug classes containing the largest proportion of CKD-specific PSIs were: Cardiovascular system (26%); Nervous system (13.4%); Blood and blood forming organs (12.4%); Alimentary and metabolism (12%); and Anti-infectives for systemic use (11.3%).

conclusionCKD-specific PSIs could be used alone or alongside general PSIs to assess the safety and quality of prescribing within a CKD population.

Indexed as

Contraindications, DrugPolypharmacyRenal Insufficiency, ChronicHumansInappropriate PrescribingMultiple Chronic ConditionsChronic kidney diseaseCKDOutpatient settingPotentially inappropriate prescribingPrescribing safetyPrescribing safety indicatorsPrimary care population

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PMID33208126
PMCPMC7672989

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