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Do pharmacist‐led medication reviews in hospitals help reduce hospital readmissions? A systematic review and meta‐analysis

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology · 2016 · Vol. 82(6) · pp. 1660–1673

Pierre Renaudin✉(Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille)Laurent Boyer(Aix-Marseille Université)Marie‐Anne Estève(Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille)P Bertault-Pérès(Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille)Pascal Auquier(Aix-Marseille Université)Stéphane Honoré(Hôpital de la Timone)

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Abstract

The low-quality evidence in this analysis suggests an impact of pharmacist-led medication reviews on drug-related readmissions and all-cause ED visits. Few studies reported on adherence and quality of life. More high-quality randomized clinical trials are needed to assess the impact of pharmacist-led medication reviews on patient-relevant outcomes, including adherence and quality of life.

Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes Patient Safety and Medication Errors Emergency and Acute Care StudiesMedicinePharmacistMeta-analysisSystematic reviewHospital readmissionMEDLINEIntensive care medicineEmergency medicinePharmacyFamily medicine

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HumansPatient ReadmissionPharmacistsPharmacy Service, HospitalDrug PrescriptionsRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicDrug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

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332

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7.34

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Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: The PRISMA Statement