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Recruiting NCT03671629
Clinical Pharmacist Intervention to Reduce Drug-related Readmissions Among Older People
Trial Parameters
Condition Drug Use
Sponsor Umeå University
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Phase N/A
Enrollment 700
Sex ALL
Min Age 75 Years
Max Age N/A
Start Date 2018-09-19
Completion 2026-12
Interventions
Enhanced clinical pharmacist service
Brief Summary
This randomized controlled trial primarily investigates if a clinical pharmacist intervention can reduce drug-related readmissions among patients \>75 years. The intervention targets the transfer between hospital and primary care. In brief, the intervention includes medical chart reviews and patient interviews during a period of 180 days.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Living at home * Acutely admitted * Registered at one of ten pre-specified primary care health centers Exclusion Criteria: * Patients unable to communicate or who do not speak Swedish * Patients scheduled for palliative care * Patients admitted due to intoxication by alcohol or drug (non prescription)