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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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Medication discrepancies identified by medication reconciliation among patients with acute coronary syndrome
Medication errors such as medication discrepancies are known as one of the leading cause of death. Medication discrepancies mostly occur during...
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Development of the entrustable professional activity ‘medication reconciliation’ for clinical pharmacy
BackgroundEntrustable professional activities (EPAs) are observable process descriptions of clinical work units. EPAs support learners and tutors in...
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The impact of clinical pharmacists’ medication reconciliation upon patients’ admission to reduce medication discrepancies in the emergency department: a prospective quasi-interventional study
BackgroundThe role of the clinical pharmacist in medication reconciliation is well established. Upon patients’ admission, the reconciliation service...
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Evaluation of Discrepancies Identified in Medication Reconciliation at Admission and Discharge of Older Patients in a Hospital Ward
The aging population, often burdened with multimorbidity and polypharmacy complexities, requires comprehensive care during healthcare transitions....
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Effect of educational intervention on medication reconciliation practice of hospital pharmacists in a develo** country – A non-randomised controlled trial
BackgroundMedication reconciliation is an evidence-based practice that reduces medication-related harm to patients. This study evaluated the effect...
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Medication reconciliation by pharmacists for pre-admission patients improves patient safety
BackgroundMedication errors related to the pre-admission medication history obtained on admission are a major cause of medication error during...
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Optimisation of medication reconciliation using queueing theory: a computer experiment
BackgroundMedication reconciliation (MedRec) in hospitals is an important tool to enhance the continuity of care, but completing MedRec is...
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Medication Reconciliation and Review: Theory, Practice and Evidence
Medication-related problems, including medication error and inappropriate prescribing, are commonly experienced by older people and increase their...
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Unintended medication discrepancies and associated factors upon patient admission to the internal medicine wards: identified through medication reconciliation
BackgroundMedication reconciliation (MedRec) is a widely accepted tool for the identification and resolution of unintended medication discrepancies...
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The impact of pharmacist-led medication reconciliation and interprofessional ward rounds on drug-related problems at hospital discharge
BackgroundDuring transitions of care, including hospital discharge, patients are at risk of drug-related problems (DRPs).
AimTo investigate the...
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A national survey on assessment of knowledge, perceptions, practice, and barriers among hospital pharmacists towards medication reconciliation in United Arab Emirates
Medication reconciliation (MedRec) helps prevent medication errors. This cross-sectional, nationwide study assessed the knowledge, perceptions,...
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Pharmacist-led medication reconciliation service for patients after discharge from tertiary hospitals to primary care in Singapore: a qualitative study
BackgroundMedication discrepancies commonly occur when patients are transferred between care settings. Despite the presence of medication...
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The value of incorporating patient-consulted medication reconciliation in influencing drug-related actions in the outpatient rheumatology setting
BackgroundUnintentional changes to patients’ medicine regimens and drug non-adherence are discovered by medication reconciliation. High numbers of...
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Differences in medication reconciliation interventions between six hospitals: a mixed method study
BackgroundAlthough medication reconciliation (MedRec) is mandated and effective in decreasing preventable medication errors during transition of...
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Usability and perceived usefulness of patient-centered medication reconciliation using a personalized health record: a multicenter cross-sectional study
BackgroundAdoption of a personal health record (PHR) depends on its usability and perceived usefulness. Therefore, we aimed to assess the usability...
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Medication Error
Medication error is one of the leading patient safety concerns in healthcare, causing morbidity and mortality. It can occur at all stages of the...
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Importance of medication reconciliation in cancer patients
Cancer patients are a complex and vulnerable population whose medication history is often extensive. Medication reconciliations in this population...
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Medication Reconciliation at Hospital Admission: Proactive Versus Retroactive Models
BackgroundThe medication reconciliation (MedRec) process conducted at hospital admission uses either a proactive or retroactive model. Many hospitals...
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Improving safety and efficacy with pharmacist medication reconciliation in orthopedic joint surgery within an enhanced recovery after surgery program
PurposeTo investigate the impact of medication reconciliation (MR), through avoidance of unintentional medication discrepancies, on enhanced recovery...
