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A Swiss Interprofessional Network for Reviewing Inappropriate Medication in Primary Care
Sponsor: University of Bern
Summary
The aim of the SINERGIC pilot study is to assess the feasibility in the Swiss context of implementing interprofessional medication reviews between GP and pharmacists, as part of a shared decision-making process with patients. The acceptability and potential effectiveness of such an intervention will also be assessed. This assessment will enable the investigators to take into account the determining factors for setting up a large-scale study to support the sustainable financing of this service in the long term.
Official title: A Swiss Interprofessional Network for Reviewing Inappropriate Medication in Primary Care: a Pilot Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
250
Start Date
2026-02-02
Completion Date
2027-07-30
Last Updated
2026-02-13
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Medication review
* Step 1 (optional): Patients taking at least 10 chronic medications and experiencing adherence or side effect issues may benefit from a specialised consultation with a pharmacist. * Step 2: The pharmacist identifies any medication-related issues for each patient and discusses them directly with the general practitioner in order to agree on the necessary adjustments. * Step 3: During a medical appointment, the doctor and patient will decide together whether to implement the proposed changes. * Step 4: The pharmacist will follow up after a few days and then again after 3 months.
Locations (1)
Institute of Primary Health Care (BIHAM)
Bern, Switzerland