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ArticleCureus2023

Evaluation of Pharmacy-Led Post-Discharge Follow-Up on Transitional Care Management in a Tertiary Academic Hospital: An Observational Study.

Abdulhamid Althagafi, Mohannad Alshibani, Samah Alshehri, Abdulrahman Alqarni, Mohammed Baharith, Salih Alqurashi

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6 authors.

Abdulhamid AlthagafiPharmacy Practice, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.
Mohannad AlshibaniPharmacy Practice, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.
Samah AlshehriClinical Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.
Abdulrahman AlqarniPharmacy Practice, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.
Mohammed BaharithPharmacy Practice, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.
Salih AlqurashiPharmacy Practice, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe administration of multiple medications and complex drug regimens has increased medication-related problems (MRPs) and associated factors. MRPs can occur at any stage of the medication process and are common after hospital discharge. Understanding and managing these problems are crucial for promoting safe and effective medication use.

objectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of MRPs among post-discharge patients with high medication risk in the academic tertiary care hospital of King Abdulaziz University (KAUH) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

methodsA prospective cross-sectional study was conducted, and data were collected through phone calls to discharged patients using validated questions. MRPs were identified based on the classification of the Pharmaceutical Care Network Europe (PCNE), and data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics.

resultsOut of 287 screened participants, 201 fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The prevalence of MRPs among high-medication-risk patients after hospital discharge was substantial, with 519 MRPs identified. The most common types of MRPs were the need for medication information, untreated symptoms or indications, and nonadherence.

conclusionThe most prevalent MRPs among patients in our hospital were the need for education and untreated symptoms or indications. Future studies should investigate MRPs in larger samples and explore interventions by pharmacists.

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high-medication-risk patientshospital dischargemedication-related problemspatient educationpharmacy follow-up

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PMID37711919
PMCPMC10499055

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