Improving medication reviews for older patients transitioning from hospital to home

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study examines the impact of a cross-sectoral medication review intervention for multi-morbid patients aged 65 and older who are admitted to hospitals. It focuses on patients in both acute admission units and medical outpatient settings, aiming to enhance medication treatment coordination and reduce adverse effects. The intervention involves clinical pharmacists who will assess medication regimens using tools like the Clinical Frailty Scale and Medicine Risk Score to identify patients at risk of medication errors. The goal is to improve patient outcomes and reduce hospital readmissions through better medication management.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* all hospitalized patients who are prescribed at least seven medications specified in the Electronic Patient Journal (EPJ) at admission

Exclusion Criteria:

* terminal patients or patients with a short life expectancy, patients residing in another region, patients who are discharged on the day of inclusion, and finally patients who do not speak Danish.

Where it's running

• Sygehus Sønderjylland
  Aabenraa, Southern Denmark, Denmark Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Joo Hanne Poulsen Revell
• Email: Joo.Hanne.Poulsen.Revell@rsyd.dk
• Phone: +45 79974906

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.