Medication review and reconciliation in older adults
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DOI: 10.1007/s41999-021-00449-9
Abstract: This review article describes medication reconciliation and medication review processes, their effectiveness among older people, and the implementation issues in daily practice. Medication reconciliation and medication review are two distinct but complementary clinical processes that… read more here.
Keywords: reconciliation medication; review; medication; medication review ... See more keywords
Team-based approach to improving medication reconciliation rates in family medicine residency clinics.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.japh.2020.08.007
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The objective of this quality improvement project was to design and implement a systematic team-based care approach to medication reconciliation, with a goal of physician-documented medication reconciliation at 70% of all patient office visits.… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; team based; medication reconciliation;
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
Measuring to Improve Medication Reconciliation in a Large Subspecialty Outpatient Practice.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjq.2017.02.005
Abstract: BACKGROUND To assess performance in medication reconciliation (med rec)-the process of comparing and reconciling patients' medication lists at clinical transition points-and demonstrate improvement in an outpatient setting, sustainable and valid measures are needed. METHODS An… read more here.
Keywords: med rec; practice; medication; performance ... See more keywords
Improving Medication Reconciliation with Comprehensive Evaluation at a Veterans Affairs Skilled Nursing Facility.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjq.2021.06.001
Abstract: BACKGROUND Unintentional medication discrepancies due to inadequate medication reconciliation pose a threat to patient safety. Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are an important care setting where patients are vulnerable to unintentional medication discrepancies due to increased… read more here.
Keywords: reconciliation; medication; veterans affairs; care ... See more keywords
Discrepancies between home medication and patient documentation in primary care
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2017.04.003
Abstract: Background: Medication Reconciliation leads to quick detection of drugârelated problems, studies in ambulatory care are scarce. The recently introduced Medication Plan in Germany serves as an ideal basis for Medication Reconciliation. Objective: The study aim… read more here.
Keywords: safety; drug; medication; care ... See more keywords
The WHO High 5s project: Medication reconciliation in a German university hospital. A prospective observational cohort study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.zefq.2021.11.006
Abstract: BACKGROUND Ensuring medication accuracy during transitions in care is one of the five highly prevalent patient safety problems focused on within the World Health Organization High 5s Project. Medication reconciliation is a standardized patient care… read more here.
Keywords: university hospital; medication; medication reconciliation;
Improving patient safety and efficiency of medication reconciliation through the development and adoption of a computer-assisted tool with automated electronic integration of population-based community drug data: the RightRx project
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DOI: 10.1093/jamia/ocx107
Abstract: Abstract Background and Objective Many countries require hospitals to implement medication reconciliation for accreditation, but the process is resource-intensive, thus adherence is poor. We report on the impact of prepopulating and aligning community and hospital… read more here.
Keywords: rightrx; reconciliation; community; drug ... See more keywords
The role of oncology pharmacists and comprehensive medication reconciliation in informing treatment plans for older adults with cancer and downstream outcomes
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DOI: 10.1097/spc.0000000000000634
Abstract: Purpose of review Proper medication management is an essential part of older adult cancer care. An aging population, an increase in anticancer treatment options, and high rates of comorbid conditions make navigating general medication reconciliation… read more here.
Keywords: medication; oncology; older adults; medication reconciliation ... See more keywords
Barriers and facilitators for the usage of a personal health record for medication reconciliation: A qualitative study among patients
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DOI: 10.1111/bcp.15409
Abstract: Personal health records (PHRs) are more often used for medication reconciliation (MR). However, patients' adoption rate is low. We aimed to provide insight into patients' barriers and facilitators for the usage of a PHR for… read more here.
Keywords: facilitators usage; barriers facilitators; personal health; medication reconciliation ... See more keywords
Impact of pharmacistâinitiated educational interventions on improving medication reconciliation practice in geriatric inpatients during hospital admission in Vietnam
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DOI: 10.1111/jcpt.13758
Abstract: Unintentional medication discrepancies (UMDs) are common in geriatric patients during care transitions, resulting in frequent undesirable consequences. Medication reconciliation could be a useful practice to prevent or ameliorate UMD. However, this practice in Vietnamese hospitals… read more here.
Keywords: medication; practice; pharmacist initiated; medication reconciliation ... See more keywords