Authors
Patrick Redmond, Hailey Carroll, Tamasine Grimes, Rose Galvin, Ronan McDonnell, Fiona Boland, Ronald McDowell, Carmel Hughes, Tom Fahey
Publication date
2016/4/1
Journal
Family practice
Volume
33
Issue
2
Pages
172-178
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Description
Objective
The aim of this study was to survey GPs and community pharmacists (CPs) in Ireland regarding current practices of medication management, specifically medication reconciliation, communication between health care providers and medication errors as patients transition in care.
Methods
A national cross-sectional survey was distributed electronically to 2364 GPs, 311 GP Registrars and 2382 CPs. Multivariable associations comparing GPs to CPs were generated and content analysis of free text responses was undertaken.
Results
There was an overall response rate of 17.7% (897 respondents—554 GPs/Registrars and 343 CPs). More than 90% of GPs and CPs were positive about the effects of medication reconciliation on medication safety and adherence. Sixty per cent of GPs reported having no formal system of medication reconciliation …
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