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Patient and general practitioner perspectives of the Hospital Outreach Medication Review service at Monash Health.
- Source :
- Journal of Pharmacy Practice & Research; Sep2015, Vol. 45 Issue 3, p282-290, 9p, 2 Charts, 2 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Background The Hospital Outreach Medication Review ( HOMR) service at Monash Health is a pharmacist-led service that targets patients at high risk of medication misadventure in the immediate post-discharge period. Aim To determine the views of patients and general practitioners ( GPs) who were involved with a HOMR in 2012. Method A standardised risk assessment tool was used to identify patients at high risk of medication misadventure at Monash Health. A HOMR was provided by a clinical pharmacist from the Monash Health Pharmacy Department who undertook a structured evaluation of a patient's medications and produced a report on the issues identified and recommended management strategies. This report was disseminated to the patient's GP with a feedback questionnaire. Patient perceptions were determined using an anonymous self-administered, paper-based questionnaire. Results A total of 487 home visits were conducted in 2012 (49.7% male patients, 50.3% female, mean age 72.8 ± 14.1 years). A total of 217 patients (45%) returned feedback forms. About 99% of patients who responded felt the HOMR was worthwhile (very much 88%, partly 11%) and 84% indicated they were more confident and less confused about their medications. In all, 105 (21.6%) GPs of 487 responded to the feedback form. Ninety-six percent of GP respondents indicated they agreed with the recommendations made and 92% indicated they would adopt either some (44%) or all (48%) of the recommendations. Conclusion The positive views shared by patients and their GPs are indicative of the importance of medication reviews in promoting medication safety and encouraging autonomous medication adherence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1445937X
- Volume :
- 45
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Pharmacy Practice & Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 109991655
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jppr.1115