Clinical Pharmacist Intervention to Reduce Drug-related Readmissions Among Older People

Launched by UMEÅ UNIVERSITY · Sep 13, 2018

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at whether a special program involving clinical pharmacists can help reduce hospital readmissions caused by medication issues in patients over 75 years old. The focus is on improving the transfer of care from the hospital back to regular doctors. During the study, pharmacists will review medical charts and talk with patients over a period of 180 days to ensure they understand their medications and how to take them safely.

To be eligible for this trial, patients must live at home, have been recently admitted to the hospital, and be registered at one of ten specific primary care centers. Unfortunately, those who cannot communicate well, are scheduled for end-of-life care, or were admitted due to drug or alcohol use will not be able to participate. If you or a loved one qualify, you can expect to receive personalized help from pharmacists aimed at making sure medications are managed properly, which could lead to fewer trips back to the hospital.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Living at home
• • Acutely admitted
• • Registered at one of ten pre-specified primary care health centers
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients unable to communicate or who do not speak Swedish
• • Patients scheduled for palliative care
• • Patients admitted due to intoxication by alcohol or drug (non prescription)