Why the study?
To evaluate the impact of a bedside discharge medication delivery and pharmacist consultation service (Meds-to-Beds) on 30-day readmissions to improve discharge care and reduce readmission penalties.
Does a bedside medication delivery and pharmacist consultation service reduce 30-day readmissions in hospitalized patients?
Population
174 Meds-to-Beds patients and 170 control patients at an academic hospital
Comparison
Meds-to-Beds program vs discharge prior to program availability
Design
Retrospective comparative study
Follow-up
30 days
Authors
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May support pharmacist-led discharge services to lower readmissions; leaves open confirmation via randomized trials.
Does a bedside medication delivery and pharmacist consultation service reduce 30-day readmissions in hospitalized patients?
A pharmacist-led bedside medication delivery and consultation service at discharge significantly reduces 30-day hospital readmissions.
Lash et al. (2019) studied this question.
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