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Pharmacy-nursing discharge counseling program for cardiac patients
M K McGinty1, S L Chase, M E Mercer
1Department of Pharmacy, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
|July 1, 1988
Summary
This study describes a pharmacy-nursing program using medication teaching cards for cardiac patients. The program effectively shares drug information, improving patient understanding and satisfaction with discharge medication counseling.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy
- Nursing
- Patient Education
Background:
- A need for formal discharge medication counseling for cardiac patients was identified.
- A cooperative pharmacy-nursing working group initiated the program.
- Pilot implementation occurred on cardiopulmonary-care units.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a cooperative pharmacy-nursing program for discharge medication counseling.
- To evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of printed medication teaching cards.
- To improve drug information delivery to cardiac patients.
Main Methods:
- Developed medication teaching cards for common cardiac drugs.
- Implemented a standard order form to address physician concerns about adverse effects.
- Registered nurses provided counseling, with pharmacist support for complex queries.
Main Results:
- In six months, 86 patients received an average of three medication cards each.
- Patient feedback was favorable.
- Plans are in place to expand the program to more drugs and patient types.
Conclusions:
- The cooperative pharmacy-nursing program using printed information is an effective and efficient method for patient drug education.
- The program successfully shares necessary drug information during patient discharge.
- Positive patient feedback suggests program value and potential for broader application.