Home medicines reviews following acute coronary syndrome: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite continual improvements in the management of acute coronary syndromes, adherence to guideline-based medications remains suboptimal. We aim to improve adherence with guideline-based therapy following acute coronary syndrome using an existing service that is provided by specifically trained pharmacists, called a Home Medicines Review. We have made two minor adjustments to target the focus of the existing service including an acute coronary syndrome specific referral letter and a training package for the pharmacists providing the service.

Methods/design

We will be conducting a randomized controlled trial to compare the directed home medicines review service to usual care following acute coronary syndromes. All patients aged 18 to 80 years and with a working di

SUBMITTER: Bernal DD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3349589 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature