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The aim is to develop and assess a tool that improves medication reconciliation after hospital discharge.

Development of a tool within the electronic medical record to facilitate medication reconciliation after hospital discharge

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Randomized trial demonstrates improved medication reconciliation in the ambulatory setting, suggesting enhanced safety measures.

The aim is to develop and assess a tool that improves medication reconciliation after hospital discharge.
Developed a tool within the electronic medical record to compare medication lists.
Evaluated initial tool use in applicable patient visits and provided clinician outreach and education.
Analyzed feedback for usability issues to inform tool improvements.
Initial use of the tool was 20% among applicable visits, which increased to 41% after clinician interventions.
The tool successfully highlighted medication changes between preadmission and discharge lists.
Identified usability issues will guide future enhancements for better integration.

Schnipper et al. (2011) studied this question.

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