Clinical and economic effectiveness of a pharmacy and primary care collaborative transition of care program.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary care pharmacists are uniquely positioned to improve care quality by intervening within care transitions in the postdischarge period. However, additional evidence is required to demonstrate that pharmacist-led interventions can reduce health care utilization in a cost-effective manner. The study's objective was to evaluate the clinical and economic effectiveness of a pharmacy-led transition of care (TOC) program within a primary care setting.

Methods

This cluster randomized trial was conducted between 2019 and 2021 and included three primary care practices. Eligible patients were ≥18 years of age and at high risk of readmission. The multifaceted pharmacy intervention included medication reconciliation, comprehensive medication review, and patient and provid

SUBMITTER: Jacobs DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10900124 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature