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Clinical Pharmacist Intervention to Reduce Drug-related Readmissions Among Older People
Sponsor: Umeå University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial primarily investigates if a clinical pharmacist intervention can reduce drug-related readmissions among patients \>75 years. The intervention targets the transfer between hospital and primary care. In brief, the intervention includes medical chart reviews and patient interviews during a period of 180 days.
Official title: Involving Clinical Pharmacists in Transitional Care to Reduce Drug-related Readmissions Among the Elderly - a Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
75 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
700
Start Date
2018-09-19
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2024-12-20
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Enhanced clinical pharmacist service
The intervention includes regular medical chart reviews, multiple patient interviews and, if needed, collaboration with the primary care physician.
Locations (1)
Medical Centre, University Hospital of Umeå
Umeå, Sweden