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.