Pharmacist-led interventions at hospital discharge: a scoping review of studies demonstrating reduced readmission rates.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Substantial numbers of hospital readmissions occur due to medication-related problems. Pharmacists can implement different interventions at hospital discharge that aim to reduce those readmissions. It is unclear which pharmacist-led interventions at hospital discharge are the most promising in reducing readmissions.

Aim

This scoping review aimed to summarise pharmacist-led interventions conducted at hospital discharge that demonstrated a reduction in readmissions.

Method

We searched the MEDLINE, EMBASE and CINAHL databases up to February 2024. We included studies that focused on pharmacist-led interventions at hospital discharge and reported significant readmission reductions. Two reviewers independently screened titles, abstracts and full texts. Data extra

SUBMITTER: Weber C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11741998 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature