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This pilot project investigates the use of a structured medication history (Best Possible Medication History, BPMH) in patients (primarily admitted at the emergency department of University Hospital Basel) after transfer to a medical ward. Unintentional medication discrepancies are analyzed comparing outpatient and inpatient medication therapy.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPMH structured interview | Other | creating a standardized medication list by interviewing patient and/ or relatives according to Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) after patient transfer to medical ward |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| unintended medication discrepancy | number of unintended medication discrepancies comparing medication history taken when admitted to emergency department and BPMH after transfer to medical ward | single time point (1 day after admission to hospital) |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Categorisation ( Class1, Class2, Class3) for clinical relevance of unintended medication discrepancy | expert panel classifies each unintended medication discrepancy in 1 of 3 classes for its potential to cause patient harm. Class 1 discrepancies are those unlikely to cause patient discomfort or clinical deterioration. Class 2 discrepancies could potentially result in moderate discomfort or clinical deterioration. Class 3 discrepancies could potentially result in severe discomfort or clinical deterioration. |
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Patients admitted to Emergency Department of University Hospital Basel and being transfered to medical ward
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Stephan Gut | Spitalpharmazie Universitätsspital Basel (USB) | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Spitalpharmazie Universitätsspital Basel (USB) | Basel | 4031 | Switzerland |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D064420 | Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions |
| ID | Term |
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| D064419 | Chemically-Induced Disorders |
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| during 7 days after admission to hospital |