Evaluation of the impact of pharmacist-led medication reconciliation intervention: a single centre pre–post study from Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1007/s11096-018-0722-9
Abstract: Background The role of pharmacists in medication reconciliation (MedRec) is highly acknowledged in many developed nations. However, the impact of this strategy has not been well researched in low-and-middle-income countries, including Ethiopia. Objective The aim… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; medication discrepancies; study; medication ... See more keywords
Using medication containers during pharmacist transitional care visits and impact on medication discrepancies identified and hospital readmission risk.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.japh.2020.09.004
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To evaluate the impact of having patients present to a pharmacist-clinician collaborative (PCC) visit after hospital discharge with their medication containers on risk of 30-day readmission. METHODS This is a retrospective cohort study from… read more here.
Keywords: risk; medication containers; medication discrepancies; hospital readmission ... See more keywords
Usability evaluation of a medication reconciliation tool: Embedding safety probes to assess users' detection of medication discrepancies
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbi.2018.05.002
Abstract: OBJECTIVE An electronic medication reconciliation tool was previously developed by another research team to aid provider-patient communication for medication reconciliation. To evaluate the usability of this tool, we integrated artificial safety probes into standard usability… read more here.
Keywords: detection medication; safety; medication discrepancies; safety probes ... See more keywords
Medication discrepancies in transition of care of hospitalised children in Brazil: a multicentric study
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2020-320225
Abstract: Objective To determine the incidence of medication discrepancies in transition points of care of hospitalised children. Design A prospective observational multicentre study was carried out between February and August 2019. Data collection consisted of the… read more here.
Keywords: care hospitalised; discrepancies transition; medication discrepancies; hospitalised children ... See more keywords
Obtaining the Best Possible Medication History at Hospital Admission: Description of a Pharmacy Technician-Driven Program to Identify Medication Discrepancies.
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DOI: 10.1177/08971900211021254
Abstract: PURPOSE Describe the process of obtaining the best possible medication history (BPMH) by Certified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhTs) on hospital admission to identify medication discrepancies. METHODS Cross-sectional, descriptive study conducted between December 2016 and June 2017… read more here.
Keywords: hospital admission; medication discrepancies; pharmacy; medication ... See more keywords
Medication discrepancies in hospitalized cancer patients: Do we need medication reconciliation?
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DOI: 10.1177/1078155220946388
Abstract: Objective This study aimed to identify and point out the number and types of medication discrepancies among cancer patients admitted to Jordan University Hospital. Method This is a cross-sectional observational study that was conducted on… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; cancer patients; medication discrepancies; medication reconciliation ... See more keywords
Improving safety and efficacy with pharmacist medication reconciliation in orthopedic joint surgery within an enhanced recovery after surgery program
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DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-07884-9
Abstract: Purpose To investigate the impact of medication reconciliation (MR), through avoidance of unintentional medication discrepancies, on enhanced recovery after surgery programs designed for older patients undergoing orthopedic joint surgery. Method Our study was divided into… read more here.
Keywords: medication discrepancies; medication; medication reconciliation; joint surgery ... See more keywords
Impact of a pharmacy technician-centered medication reconciliation program on medication discrepancies and implementation of recommendations
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DOI: 10.18549/pharmpract.2017.02.901
Abstract: Objectives: To evaluate the impact of a pharmacy-technician centered medication reconciliation (PTMR) program by identifying and quantifying medication discrepancies and outcomes of pharmacist medication reconciliation recommendations. Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed on two-hundred… read more here.
Keywords: medication; medication discrepancies; pharmacy technician; medication reconciliation ... See more keywords