Survey Questions Used to Evaluate for a Discharge Medication–Related Failure
| Question | Category of Failure | Definition of Incorrect Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Did you go home on any medications? | Unaware prescription exists | Unaware child was to continue taking medication after discharge |
| What medication was it? | Unaware of name and/or class | Unaware of or wrong medication name or class |
| Did you have any trouble getting it from the pharmacy? | Pharmacy trouble | Did not pick up medication or delay in obtaining medication |
| When did you start the medication? | Wrong start time | Missed dose between discharge and when next dose was due |
| How much medication are you giving? | Wrong dose | Unaware of dose or reported dose differs by >10% of prescription29 |
| How many times a day are you giving the medication? | Wrong interval | Unaware of interval or reported interval does not match prescription |
| Was there ever a time you had to miss a dose? | Missed doses | Less than 80% reported adherence to dosing regimen30 |
| How long will you give the medication for? | Wrong duration | Unaware of total duration; stopping medication early, leading to <80% adherence30; or unaware that medication is chronic and has no end date |
| What are you watching for to know the medication is working? | Unaware of desired effects | Unaware of child taking medication, never told why child is taking medication, or never told how to know child is improved |
| Are there any side effects of the medication you are looking for? | Unaware of expected side effects | Unaware of or never told about any side effects of medication |