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Comprehensive pharmaceutical care in a vascular surgery department
I Martínez López1, F Do Pazo-Oubiña, P Lozano Vilardell
1Servicio de Farmacia, Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain. iciar.martinez@ssib.es
Summary
A pharmaceutical care program in vascular surgery improved patient care by resolving medication errors and discrepancies. Pharmacist interventions were highly accepted, demonstrating efficiency across the continuum of care.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Vascular Surgery
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Pharmacists play a crucial role in optimizing patient outcomes.
- Continuum of care requires interdisciplinary collaboration for effective patient management.
- Angiology and vascular surgery patients often have complex medication needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a continuous pharmaceutical care program in an angiology and vascular surgery department.
- To assess the impact of pharmacist interventions on patient safety and quality of life.
- To demonstrate the efficiency of pharmaceutical services across the continuum of care.
Main Methods:
- A 5-month prospective study was conducted.
- Pharmacists actively participated in daily clinical rounds (Monday-Friday).
- Interventions focused on treatment decisions, medication reconciliation (admission/discharge), and drug-related problem resolution.
Main Results:
- 273 medication reconciliation discrepancies were identified and resolved in 99 patients.
- 76 drug-related problems were detected and addressed in 46 patients.
- Pharmacist interventions achieved a 96% global acceptance rate.
Conclusions:
- Medication reconciliation discrepancies were prevalent, affecting 74% of patients.
- The study highlights the significant contribution of pharmacists to patient safety.
- High acceptance rates confirm the efficiency and value of pharmaceutical care integrated across the continuum of care.
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