Clinical Outcomes of Student Pharmacist-Driven Medication Histories at an Academic Medical Center

Journal of Pharmacy Practice
Justine S GortneyJoshua N Raub

Abstract

Many studies have shown the positive impact that student pharmacists have on patients' health; however, no studies have been published evaluating student pharmacists' impact on direct patient outcomes (ie, readmission, emergency department [ED] visits, length of stay) related to the medication history process. To evaluate the impact of student pharmacist-obtained medication histories on identification of medication discrepancies and clinical outcomes. Student pharmacists obtained medication histories and then compared the history to that obtained by other health-care providers. Students documented discrepancies and interventions were completed. Control patients were identified and discharge medication list and 30-day readmissions were compared. Seventeen students conducted 215 patient interviews, and 1848 modifications were made to documented home medications in the electronic medical record. Compared to controls (n = 148 student pharmacist, 149 controls), a nonsignificant improvement was found in discharge medication list completeness scores in patients seen by student pharmacists (3.94 vs 3.63; P = .06); but no difference was found in accuracy scores (0.92 vs 0.93; P = .41). Fewer ED visits at 30 days were found in the studen...Continue Reading

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