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Tora Hammar1, Trine S Bergmo2, Cille Bülow3
1eHealth Institute, Linnaeus University, Kalmar, Sweden.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|May 19, 2023
Summary
This study compares shared medication lists (SMLs) in Nordic countries. Denmark and Finland use prescription-based SMLs, while Denmark and Norway are developing order-based systems.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Comparative Health Systems
Background:
- Shared medication lists (SMLs) are crucial for patient safety and care coordination.
- Nordic countries are at varying stages of implementing SMLs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview and structured comparison of SMLs in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
- To analyze the data sources underpinning these SMLs.
Main Methods:
- A multi-stage comparative analysis was conducted.
- Methods included expert group consultations, review of grey literature, unpublished materials, web pages, and scientific papers.
Main Results:
- Denmark and Finland have implemented SML solutions.
- Norway and Sweden are in the process of implementing SMLs.
- Denmark and Norway utilize medication orders, while Finland and Sweden use prescriptions for their SMLs.
Conclusions:
- Significant progress in SML implementation across Nordic countries.
- Divergent approaches exist regarding the data basis for SMLs (orders vs. prescriptions).
- Further development is needed, particularly in Norway and Sweden.
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