Ambulatory Medication Reconciliation in Dialysis Patients: Benefits and Community Practitioners' Perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ambulatory medication reconciliation can reduce the frequency of medication discrepancies and may also reduce adverse drug events. Patients receiving dialysis are at high risk for medication discrepancies because they typically have multiple comorbid conditions, are taking many medications, and are receiving care from many practitioners. Little is known about the potential benefits of ambulatory medication reconciliation for these patients.

Objectives

To determine the number, type, and potential level of harm associated with medication discrepancies identified through ambulatory medication reconciliation and to ascertain the views of community pharmacists and family physicians about this service.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study involved patients ini

SUBMITTER: Wilson JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5737187 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature