Key result
Interviews with 11 pharmacists revealed that medication reconciliation was considered their most important role in improving care transitions, despite being time consuming.
Population
11 study pharmacists at 2 hospitals who participated in the Pharmacist Intervention for Low Literacy in…
Design
Other
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Pharmacists' views may inform local transitions programs; leaves open whether recommendations improve cardiovascular outcomes.
Observational (n=11)
Yes
Pharmacists view medication reconciliation and tailored patient counseling as critical components of care transitions and recommend protected time and clear communication to optimize these processes.
Haynes et al. (2012) conducted an observational in Cardiovascular Disease (n=11). Hospital-based medication reconciliation and discharge counseling was evaluated on Pharmacists' views on their roles and recommendations for improving care transitions. Interviews with 11 pharmacists revealed that medication reconciliation was considered their most important role in improving care transitions, despite being time consuming.
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