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The aim is to optimize medication understanding and post-discharge outcomes for stroke patients using the Meds-To-Beds (MTB) program.

February 2, 2026Stroke

Abstract TP212: Meds-To-Beds for Stroke Patients: Optimizing Medication Comprehension and Post-Discharge Outcomes

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JHJeannette HesterUF Health Shands Hospital MFMahmoud FayedUniversity of Florida AMAnders MagnusonGeneral / Preventive / Lipids

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Quality improvement project improves medication comprehension and discharge satisfaction in stroke patients, suggesting effective intervention strategies.

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The aim is to optimize medication understanding and post-discharge outcomes for stroke patients using the Meds-To-Beds (MTB) program.
Implemented a quality improvement project using PDSA and CQI frameworks.
Revised guidelines and provided patient education materials along with bedside medication delivery.
Conducted pre-intervention and post-intervention surveys to assess medication comprehension.
Utilized Chi-Square and Mann-Whitney U tests for statistical analysis.
Medication comprehension improved from 79.4% to 90%.
Median hospital length of stay decreased from 3.05 days to 2.49 days.
Discharge satisfaction increased from 88.9% to 91.1%, with a percentile ranking rise from 67 to 87.
Study results indicated positive trends, although not statistically powered to confirm significance.

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Hester et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980fd18c1c9540dea80ed0d https://doi.org/10.1161/str.57.suppl_1.tp212

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Quality improvement project improves medication comprehension and discharge satisfaction in stroke patients, suggesting effective intervention strategies.

Abstract TP212: Meds-To-Beds for Stroke Patients: Optimizing Medication Comprehension and Post-Discharge Outcomes

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Abstract TP212: Meds-To-Beds for Stroke Patients: Optimizing Medication Comprehension and Post-Discharge Outcomes

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