Bridging the gap between hospital and primary care: the pharmacist home visit
| Autor: | Ensing, Hendrik T, Koster, Ellen S, Stuijt, Clementine C M, van Dooren, Ad A, Bouvy, Marcel L, Sub Pharmacoepidemiology, Sub Gen. Pharmacoepi and Clinical Pharm, Pharmacoepidemiology and Clinical Pharmacology |
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| Přispěvatelé: | Sub Pharmacoepidemiology, Sub Gen. Pharmacoepi and Clinical Pharm, Pharmacoepidemiology and Clinical Pharmacology |
| Rok vydání: | 2015 |
| Předmět: |
Bridging (networking)
education Pharmacist MEDLINE Pharmaceutical Science Pharmacy Drug-related problems Primary care Community Pharmacy Services Toxicology Pharmacists Patient safety Community pharmacists Medication Reconciliation Professional Role Nursing Health care Taverne House call Medicine Humans Pharmacology (medical) Care transitions Pharmacology Home visit business.industry Transitional Care House Calls business |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 37(3), 430. Springer |
| ISSN: | 2210-7711 2210-7703 |
| Popis: | Bridging the gap between hospital and primary care is important as transition from one healthcare setting to another increases the risk on drug-related problems and consequent readmissions. To reduce those risks, pharmacist interventions during and after hospitalization have been frequently studied, albeit with variable effects. Therefore, in this manuscript we propose a three phase approach to structurally address post-discharge drug-related problems. First, hospitals need to transfer up-todate medication information to community pharmacists. Second, the key phase of this approach consists of adequate follow-up at the patients' home. Pharmacists need to apply their clinical and communication skills to identify and analyze drug-related problems. Finally, to prevent and solve identified drug related problems a close collaboration within the primary care setting between pharmacists and general practitioners is of utmost importance. It is expected that such an approach results in improved quality of care and improved patient safety. |
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