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NCT Number: NCT06610292

Effects of Pharmacist-led Medication Reconciliation Services on Geriatric Patients

This study aims to assess the effects of Pharmacist-led medication reconciliation on hospitalized elderly patients aged above 65 at a leading tertiary military hospital in Jordan.

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Key information

Conditions

Geriatric Patients Medication Reconciliation At Discharge Medication Reconcilitation Upon Hospital Admission Pharmacist-led Medication Reconciliation

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Jordan

Amman, Jordan

About this study

A four-month randomized controlled trial was conducted at King Hussein Medical Hospital (KHMH), one of the Royal Military Medical Services (RMS) tertiary hospitals located in central Amman. During the study period, 128 patients were selected using convenience sampling. Later, medication histories were compared between pre-admission and admission records to obtain the Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) and identify medication discrepancies, which were categorized as either intentional (documentation errors) or unintentional discrepancies.

The already selected patients were randomly allocated into two groups (intervention and control groups). Then, Pharmacist-led medication reconciliation services were provided to the intervention group and standard care was provided to the control group. Also at discharge the number of medication discrepancies was documented. Linear regression analysis was performed to assess risk factors associated with the occurrence of unintentional discrepancies.

Within 30 days post-discharge, patients were assessed for any hospital re-admissions, emergency department visits and medication-related side effects.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Newly admitted patient within no more than 24 hours and anticipated to stay in the hospital for more than 48 hours.
  • Geriatrics patients defined as those aged (≥65 years) (Orimo et al., 2006).
  • Prescribed at least one chronic medication prior to the study admission.

Exclusion criteria

  • Patient admitted to the critical care or isolation units or in unconscious or comatose states.
  • Patients if they were discharged against medical advice.

Treatment and study plan

Pharmacist-led medication reconciliation services

Other

Upon admission, information about patients Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) was extracted. Information on current medications, both regular and as-needed, was also recorded. All data were cross-referenced with the electronic records and verified through patients or caregivers interviews to create a comprehensive medication list.

Then, comparison was conducted between standard care medication list and Pharmacist-led medication reconciliation list to identify any possible medication discrepancies. Also, during hospital stay and upon discharge emerging medication discrepancies were assessed and resolved.

Moreover, the impacts on healthcare resources utilization within 30 days post-discharge was measured. This includes evaluating hospital re-admissions, emergency department visits, and the occurrence of any adverse drug events (ADEs).

Primary outcomes

  1. Describing prevalence and nature of medication discrepancies in elderly patients and investigating contributing factors to medication discrepancies.

    Time frame: Up to 20 weeks

    Linear regression analysis was performed to assess risk factors associated with the occurrence of medication discrepancies in elderly patients.

  2. Analysis of the effects of Pharmacist-led medication reconciliation services on resolving medication discrepancies upon discharge

    Time frame: Up to 16 weeks

    Number of resolved medication discrepancies was documented upon discharge after providing pharmacist-led medication reconciliation services.

  3. Evaluating the impacts of Pharmacist-led medication reconciliation services on hospital re-admissions within 30 days of discharge

    Time frame: Up to 20 weeks

    Elderly patients were assessed for number of hospital re-admissions within 30 days of discharge at control and intervention groups.

  4. Evaluating the impacts of Pharmacist-led medication reconciliation services on emergency department visits within 30 days of discharge

    Time frame: Up to 20 weeks

    Elderly patients were assessed for number of emergency department visits within 30 days of discharge at control and intervention groups.

  5. Evaluating the impacts of Pharmacist-led medication reconciliation services on medications side effects within 30 days of discharge

    Time frame: Up to 20 weeks

    Elderly patients were assessed for incidence of medications side effects within 30 days of discharge at control and intervention groups.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Jordan

Other

Collaborators

  • Jordanian Royal Medical Services
  • Royal Medical Services, Jordanian Armed Forces

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Pharmacist-led Medication Reconciliation Services on Geriatric Patients At a Leading Military Hospital in Jordan

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Sep 24, 2024
Registry last updated
Sep 24, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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