American journal of health-system pharmacy : AJHP : official journal of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
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Am J Health Syst Pharm · Sep 2017
Using predictive analytics and big data to optimize pharmaceutical outcomes.
The steps involved, the resources needed, and the challenges associated with applying predictive analytics in healthcare are described, with a review of successful applications of predictive analytics in implementing population health management interventions that target medication-related patient outcomes. ⋯ Predictive analytics that leverage big data will become an indispensable tool for clinicians in mapping interventions and improving patient outcomes.
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Am J Health Syst Pharm · Sep 2017
Effectiveness of interventions to improve medication use during rapid-sequence intubation in a pediatric emergency department.
Results of a study to determine whether checklist-based interventions improved the selection and administration of rapid-sequence intubation (RSI) medications in a pediatric emergency department (ED) are reported. ⋯ In a quality-improvement project in a pediatric ED, a checklist-based intervention improved RSI medication administration technique but not selection.