Survey of pharmacy involvement in hospital medication reconciliation programs across the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this study is to conduct a review of pertinent literature, assess pharmacy involvement in medication reconciliation, and offer insight into best practices for hospitals to implement and enhance their medication reconciliation programs.

Method

Pharmacists in hospitals nationwide were asked to complete an anonymous survey via the American College of Clinical Pharmacy online database. The multiple choice survey analyzed the roles that healthcare professionals play in medication reconciliation programs at hospitals.

Results

Of the survey responses received, 32/91 (35%) came from pharmacists at hospitals with a pharmacy-led medication reconciliation program. Of these pharmacy-led programs, 17/32 (53%) have a dedicated pharmacist or pharmacy staff

SUBMITTER: Stein GR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4822532 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature