Uso de prescrição pictográfica e outras intervenções farmacêuticas em hospital pediátrico

Abstract

Introduction: low educational level might be associated with inappropriate use of medication, requiring the use of alternatives to facilitate the interpretation of prescriptions. Objective: discuss the experience of using pictographic prescriptions with those responsible for pediatric patients during hospitalization. Method: the elaboration of this prescription was supported by an interview with the caregiver to identify strategies that would help administering medication correctly. Colors and pictograms were used to elaborate the prescription. Results: during follow-up, positive results that could affect drug therapy adherence were observed, but not confirmed due to drug discontinuation. Conclusion: in Brazil there are a small number of publications regarding the use of pictograms, which demonstrates the need of publishing more articles about the theme and the impact on children’s health and on the United Health System if there was an increase in treatment adherence.