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Pharmacist-led medication reviews for geriatric residents in German long-term care facilities.

Kerstin BitterChristina PeheManfred KrügerGabriela HeuerRegine QuinkeUlrich Jaehde
Published in: BMC geriatrics (2019)
The medication review program of community pharmacists for LTC residents led to the identification of relevant DRPs. The reference system assessing the quality of the service can contribute to its transparency and reveals the potential for its improvement. The community pharmacists' knowledge of the LTC residents and their relation to the prescribers is crucial for providing successful medication reviews.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • long term care
  • mental health
  • adverse drug
  • quality improvement
  • general practice
  • randomized controlled trial
  • systematic review
  • primary care