Effectiveness of pharmacist home visits for individuals at risk of medication-related problems: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Effectiveness of pharmacist home visits for individuals at risk of medication-related problems: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Abstract Background Medication mismanagement is a major cause of both hospital admission and nursing home placement of frail older adults. Medication reviews by community pharmacists aim to maximise therapeutic benefit but also minimise harm. Pharmacist-led medication reviews have been the focus of...

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Main Authors: Rebecca A. Abbott, Darren A. Moore, Morwenna Rogers, Alison Bethel, Ken Stein, Jo Thompson Coon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Medication review
Pharmacist intervention
Community
Home visit
Older adults
Hospital admission
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-019-4728-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-019-4728-3

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