Incorporation of Innovative Strategies for Patient Education in Pharmacist-Led Transition of Care Initiatives

As patients transition between health care settings, they are at an increased risk of adverse events and medication errors as a result of medication changes and miscommunication. Pharmacists have traditionally provided transitions of care (TOC) services, including patient education, in a face-to-fac...

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Published inThe Annals of pharmacotherapy Vol. 58; no. 6; p. 657
Main Authors Thurston, Maria Miller, Dupree, Lori H, Shogbon Nwaesei, Angela, Newsom, Lydia C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.2024
Subjects
Continuity of Patient Care - organization & administration
Humans
Medication Errors - prevention & control
Patient Education as Topic - methods
Pharmacists - organization & administration
Professional Role
transitions of care
pharmacy
medication safety
technology
patient education
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Summary:As patients transition between health care settings, they are at an increased risk of adverse events and medication errors as a result of medication changes and miscommunication. Pharmacists have traditionally provided transitions of care (TOC) services, including patient education, in a face-to-face manner with the goal of reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety and understanding. However, changes in care delivery models, a burdened health care workforce, and diminishing resources necessitate innovative approaches for the provision of patient education within TOC. Pharmacists should consider novel approaches to expand scope, reduce barriers, and creatively use existing resources to optimize patient education in TOC.
ISSN:1542-6270
DOI:10.1177/10600280231204118