Systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of pharmacist-led medication reconciliation in the community after hospital discharge. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of pharmacist-led medication reconciliation in the community after hospital discharge. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

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• Published December 2017

Systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of pharmacist-led medication reconciliation in the community after hospital discharge.

McNab D, Bowie P, Ross A, MacWalter G, Ryan M, Morrison J. BMJ Qual Saf. 2018;27:308-320.

This systematic review found that pharmacist-led medication reconciliation after hospital discharge reduced medication discrepancies. However, the pooled studies did not demonstrate changes in the readmission rate or emergency department visits following medication reconciliation. The authors suggest further research is needed to determine the effect of medication discrepancies on patient safety.

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