Effect of a Multifaceted Pharmacist-Led Intervention on Medication Appropriateness and Medication Burden in Patients Admitted to an Acute Geriatric Ward: Results from the ASPIRE Trial
Key Points
Patients experiencing a pharmacist-led intervention showed improved medication appropriateness and reduced medication burden.
The medication appropriateness improved by 35% following the intervention in a cohort of older adults with complex needs.
Analysis of outcomes from the ASPIRE trial indicates a successful model for optimizing medication management in acute geriatric wards.
This study underlines the effectiveness of pharmacist involvement in improving medication strategies, suggesting broader implementation is warranted.
Effect of a Multifaceted Pharmacist-Led Intervention on Medication Appropriateness and Medication Burden in Patients Admitted to an Acute Geriatric Ward: Results from the ASPIRE Trial | Synapse