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Sarah J Moore1, Alexander T Jenkins2, Lindsey B Poppe1
1Division of Practice Advancement and Clinical Education, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, NC, USA Department of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
Journal of Pharmacy Practice
|March 15, 2014
Summary
Health-system pharmacists can improve patient care by reviewing literature on the medication use process (MUP). This summary highlights key 2012 MUP studies impacting pharmacy practice and patient safety.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Medication Safety
- Health Systems
Background:
- The medication use process (MUP) is central to safe patient care.
- Understanding recent literature is crucial for health-system pharmacists to optimize MUP.
- This review focuses on MUP literature published in 2012.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify, prioritize, and summarize 2012 literature impacting health-system pharmacists' practice.
- To provide a concise overview of key advancements in the medication use process.
- To support evidence-based practice changes in health-system pharmacy.
Main Methods:
- A PubMed search was conducted in January 2013 for 2012 publications.
- Targeted Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) keywords were used.
- A systematic review identified 46 significant articles from 944 initial results, categorized by MUP component (prescribing/transcribing, dispensing, administration, monitoring).
Main Results:
- Four key articles were selected and summarized for each MUP component.
- 14 articles focused on prescribing/transcribing.
- 12 on dispensing, 10 on administration, and 10 on monitoring were identified.
Conclusions:
- Health-system pharmacists play a vital role in enhancing the MUP.
- Regularly reviewing and applying findings from MUP literature can improve institutional practices.
- Awareness of significant studies aids in implementing practice changes for safer patient care.
Keywords:
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