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A Novel Approach for the Administration of Medications and Fluids in Emergency Scenarios and Settings
Published on: November 9, 2016
Challenges in posthospital care: nurses as coaches for medication management
Linda L Costa1, Stephanie S Poe, Mei Ching Lee
1The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA. lcosta5@jhmi.edu
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate a transitional care intervention posthospital discharge for chronically ill medical patients managing complex medication regimens. This descriptive pilot study tested 2 interventions: telephone follow-up and a home visit. Registered nurses delivered the interventions with consulting pharmacist support. Findings included 62% more medication discrepancies discovered during home visit than detected by telephone interview. This brief intervention identified significant knowledge gaps in self-management of discharge medications in the inner city population.
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