Anneke Loonstra-de Jong
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Anneke Loonstra-de Jong is a leading researcher in medication safety, with a specific focus on vulnerable populations with intellectual disabilities. Her work addresses a critical gap in healthcare quality, revealing the high prevalence of drug administration errors in institutional settings. In her landmark 2007 observational study (36 citations), she meticulously documented the frequency and nature of these errors, demonstrating that patients with intellectual disabilities are particularly susceptible to harm during the final, often unchecked, stage of medication distribution. Building on this, her 2009 interventional study (32 citations) pioneered targeted strategies to reduce errors, especially for the complex task of administering medication through enteral feeding tubes. By identifying systemic barriers and implementing specialized protocols, Loonstra-de Jong’s research has provided a replicable framework for safer care. Her work is notable for its direct, actionable impact on clinical practice, transforming how caregivers approach medication management in long-term care facilities. With her focused contributions, she has established herself as a key voice in patient safety for non-alert, high-risk populations.
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