Call for action: Adverse drug events and level of harm in hospitalized pediatric patients in Palestine: A retrospective cohort study.

The most common triggers were rash, anti-allergic medication use, and abrupt cessation of medication.

Most adverse drug events (72.3 %) caused temporary harm requiring intervention (Category E), while 25.6 % resulted in prolonged hospitalization (Category F).

Risk factors significantly associated with adverse drug events occurrence included older age, private hospital admission, longer hospital stay, and regional differences.