Pharmacist-led intervention for health-related social needs in emergency care
Implementation of a Pharmacist-Led Social Determinants of Health Screening Intervention During Transitions of Care in an Acute Care Setting
This study is testing if a pharmacist can help emergency department patients by checking their medications and connecting them to community resources for their social needs.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | State University of New York at Buffalo Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Buffalo, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT06802393 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot project evaluates a pharmacist-led intervention aimed at addressing health-related social needs (HRSN) during transitions of care in the emergency department at Buffalo General Medical Center. The intervention includes medication reconciliation, screening for unmet social needs using the AHC HRSN tool, and connecting patients to local community resources. A total of 150 patients will be recruited, with 50 receiving the intervention and 100 serving as a control group. Follow-up assessments will measure healthcare utilization metrics and patient satisfaction with the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are English-speaking adults aged 18 or older who are being treated at Buffalo General Medical Center and are expected to be discharged home.
Not a fit: Patients who are cognitively impaired or non-English speakers will not benefit from this study due to the intervention's communication requirements.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could improve patient outcomes by addressing social determinants of health and reducing hospital readmissions.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar pharmacist-led interventions addressing social needs, indicating potential for positive outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Age: Patients must be at least 18 years old. Status: Patients being seen at Buffalo General Medical Center (BGMC). Discharge Plan: It is anticipated that the patient will be discharged home. Control Group: Patients in the control group will meet the same inclusion criteria as those in the intervention group, except they will not receive the health-related social needs (HRSN) screening. Exclusion Criteria: Cognitive Impairment: Patients who are cognitively impaired and unable to consent will be excluded. Non-English Speakers: Non-English speaking individuals are excluded due to the nature of the intervention requiring direct communication between the clinical pharmacist and participants
Where this trial is running
Buffalo, New York
- Buffalo General Medical Center — Buffalo, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: David Jacobs, PharmD, PhD
- Email: dmjacobs@buffalo.edu
- Phone: 716-829-2134
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.