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Effectiveness of pharmacist-led medication reconciliation programmes on clinical outcomes at hospital transitions: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMJ Open · 2016 · Vol. 6(2) · pp. e010003–e010003

Alemayehu Mekonnen✉(University of Gondar)Andrew J. McLachlan(Concord Repatriation General Hospital)Jo‐anne E Brien(UNSW Sydney)

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Abstract

Pharmacist-led medication reconciliation programmes are effective at improving post-hospital healthcare utilisation. This review supports the implementation of pharmacist-led medication reconciliation programmes that include some component aimed at improving medication safety.

Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes Emergency and Acute Care Studies Patient Safety and Medication ErrorsMedicinePharmacistMEDLINEMeta-analysisPsycINFORelative riskPsychological interventionAdverse effectRandomized controlled trialClinical pharmacy

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Emergency Service, HospitalHumansPatient AdmissionPatient DischargePatient ReadmissionPharmacistsPharmacy Service, HospitalMedication ReconciliationDrug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

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