The medication reconciliation process and classification of discrepancies: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Medication reconciliation is a part of the medication management process and facilitates improved patient safety during care transitions. The aims of the study were to evaluate how medication reconciliation has been conducted and how medication discrepancies have been classified.

Methods

We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PubMed, International Pharmaceutical Abstracts (IPA), and Web of Science (WOS), in accordance with the PRISMA statement up to April 2016. Studies were eligible for inclusion if they evaluated the types of medication discrepancy found through the medication reconciliation process and contained a classification system for discrepancies. Data were extracted by one author based on a predefined table, and 10% of included studies were verified by two autho

SUBMITTER: Almanasreh E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5338112 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature