Medication reconciliation as a medication safety initiative in Ethiopia: a study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Medication related adverse events are common, particularly during transitions of care, and have a significant impact on patient outcomes and healthcare costs. Medication reconciliation (MedRec) is an important initiative to achieve the Quality Use of Medicines, and has been adopted as a standard practice in many developed countries. However, the impact of this strategy is rarely described in Ethiopia. The aims of this study are to explore patient safety culture, and to develop, implement and evaluate a theory informed MedRec intervention, with the aim of minimising the incidence of medication errors during hospital admission.

Methods and analyses

The study will be conducted in a resource limited setting. There are three phases to this project. The first phase is

SUBMITTER: Mekonnen AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5168529 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature