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Bridging the continuity: Practice-enhancing publications about the ambulatory care medication-use process in 2022
Nicholas P Gazda1, Tyler A Vest2, Grayson K Peek3
1Cone Health, Greensboro, NC, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
Summary
This review identifies 49 practice-enhancing articles on the ambulatory care medication-use process (ACMUP) from 2022. It highlights key literature to improve ambulatory pharmacy practice and medication safety.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Medication Safety
- Health Services Research
Background:
- The medication-use process (MUP) is essential for safe medication management.
- Ambulatory care settings are increasingly important in healthcare delivery.
- Innovations in ambulatory pharmacy practice necessitate a focused evaluation of the medication-use process.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify, summarize, and prioritize literature on the ambulatory care medication-use process (ACMUP) published in 2022.
- To assess the practice-improvement potential of articles evaluating components of the ACMUP.
- To describe trends in impactful articles related to ambulatory pharmacy practice.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive PubMed search was conducted in January 2023 for articles published in 2022.
- Targeted Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) keywords and selected pharmacy journal tables of contents were utilized.
- Articles were screened for relevance to the ACMUP components: transitions of care, prescribing, access, dispensing, adherence, and evaluating.
Main Results:
- A total of 4,125 articles were initially identified.
- 49 articles were selected for their potential to enhance ambulatory pharmacy practice.
- The distribution of selected articles included: 6 for transitions of care, 9 for prescribing, 5 for access, 2 for dispensing, 6 for adherence, and 21 for evaluating.
Conclusions:
- Regular review of published literature is crucial for incorporating advancements into daily practice.
- This article contributes to an ongoing series evaluating the ACMUP literature.
- The ACMUP remains a critical process for evaluation as healthcare delivery continues to evolve towards ambulatory settings.
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