Pharmacist-led transition of care services in patients with cardiovascular disease: a systematic scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Transition of care (ToC) is a critical time that requires effective management, especially for patients with cardiovascular disease, who have complex health needs. Pharmacists can play an integral role in improving medication safety and care coordination at ToC. This review determined the types of pharmacist-led multidisciplinary ToC services and associated outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease.

Methods

A systematic literature search of four databases; PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and Scopus, was undertaken from inception until June 2023. Abstracts and full text were screened against eligibility criteria. Extracted data included study characteristics, ToC service descriptions, primary and secondary outcomes, limitations, and key findings. Study findings we

SUBMITTER: De Guzman KR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12342700 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature