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Identification of Medication-Related Risks in Bariatric Surgery Patients by Performing Structured Medication Reviews
PurposeMore medication-related issues are seen with the growing demand for bariatric surgery, because of possible altered pharmacokinetics after...
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Exploring the impact of pharmacist-supported medication reviews in dementia care: experiences of general practitioners and nurses
BackgroundDementia is a major global public health challenge, and with the growing elderly population, its prevalence is expected to increase in the...
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Clinical impact of medication reviews for community-dwelling patients in primary healthcare
BackgroundA high number of drug-related problems has previously been shown among community-dwelling patients in primary healthcare in Skåne County,...
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The value of domiciliary medication reviews – a thematic analysis of pharmacist’s views
BackgroundDomiciliary medication reviews are thought to enable comprehensive medication reviews centred around the needs of individuals. However,...
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Financial impact of medication reviews by clinical pharmacists to reduce in-hospital adverse drug events: a return-on-investment analysis
BackgroundAdverse drug events contribute to rising health care costs. Clinical pharmacists can reduce their risks by identifying and solving...
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Frequency and impact of medication reviews for people aged 65 years or above in UK primary care: an observational study using electronic health records
BackgroundMedication reviews in primary care provide an opportunity to review and discuss the safety and appropriateness of a person’s medicines....
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The RESPECT-tool as a facilitator for person-centered medication reviews for nursing home residents: tool development and pilot study
BackgroundAlthough support is needed, no method exists to elicit and integrate personal goals into medication optimization interventions for nursing...
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Assessment of drug-related problems at the emergency department in older patients living with frailty: pharmacist-led medication reviews within a geriatric care team
BackgroundOlder patients are vulnerable to experiencing drug related problems (DRPs), which may result in emergency department (ED) visits. However,...
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A survey on the implementation of clinical medication reviews in community pharmacies within a multidisciplinary setting
BackgroundPolypharmacy is common in chronic medication users, which increases the risk of drug related problems. A suitable intervention is the...
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Community pharmacists’ views and experiences of delivering in-pharmacy medication reviews for people living with severe and persistent mental illness: a qualitative study
BackgroundPeople living with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) often take multiple medications and are at risk of experiencing medication...
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A cost–benefit analysis of hospital-wide medication reviews: a period prevalence study
Background For specific medical specialties it has been shown that clinical pharmacists can have a beneficial effect on the reduction of drug-related...
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Comparison of prioritisation algorithms for the selection of patients for medication reviews in the emergency department: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundRisk prioritisation algorithms provide patients with a risk category that guides pharmacists to choose those needing medication reviews...
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The standards of practice for delivery of polypharmacy and chronic disease medication reviews by general practice clinical pharmacists: a consensus study
Background General practice in the UK is experiencing a crisis. Greater multidisciplinary working is a potential solution. The new general practice...
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Discontinuation of psychotropic medication: a synthesis of evidence across medication classes
Pharmacotherapy is an effective treatment modality across psychiatric disorders. Nevertheless, many patients discontinue their medication at some...
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Exploring medication safety structures and processes in nursing homes: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundMedication safety is important to limit adverse events for nursing home residents. Several factors, such as interprofessional collaboration...
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Implementation of medication reviews in community pharmacy: reaching consensus on stakeholders’ recommendations for mechanisms of change using the nominal group technique
BackgroundSince 2022, patients with five or more medicines are eligible for a medication review (MR) in a community pharmacy remunerated by the...
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Pharmacist-led medication reviews in primary healthcare for adult community-dwelling patients – a descriptive study charting a new target group
BackgroundMedication treatment can reduce morbidity but can also cause drug-related problems (DRPs). One method to identify and solve DRPs is...
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Electronic Medication Reconciliation Tools Aimed at Healthcare Professionals to Support Medication Reconciliation: a Systematic Review
The development of health information technology available and accessible to professionals is increasing in the last few years. However, a low number...
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Patient-Reported Reasons for Antihypertensive Medication Change: A Quantitative Study Using Social Media
IntroductionHypertension is the leading cause of heart disease in the world, and discontinuation or nonadherence of antihypertensive medication...
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The value of domiciliary medication reviews: a thematic analysis of patient views
Background Medication reviews are recognised as essential to tackling problematic polypharmacy. Domiciliary medication reviews (DMRs) have become...