Evaluation of a Pharmacist-Driven Discharge Medication Reconciliation Service Pilot at a Children's Hospital.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a pharmacist-driven discharge medication reconciliation (DMR) service at our children's hospital by completing a 2-week pilot on a general pediatrics unit.

Methods

This was a prospective study and included patients discharged during pilot hours whose DMR was completed by the pharmacist. The primary outcome was evaluation of time required for a pharmacist to complete the DMR. Secondary outcomes included classification of pharmacist interventions made and their associated cost-avoidance, medication-related problems reported within 14 days of discharge, hospital readmission due to medication problems within 30 days of discharge, and medical resident satisfaction assessed via prepilot and postpilot surveys.

SUBMITTER: Kulawiak J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11472409 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature