Best Possible Medication History at USB
- Conditions
- Best Possible Medication History
- Registration Number
- NCT03851328
- Lead Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
- Brief Summary
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.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 160
- Admission to Emergency Department of University Hospital Basel and transfer to medical ward
- medication history taken at Emergency Department of University Hospital Basel not present
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method unintended medication discrepancy single time point (1 day after admission to hospital) number of unintended medication discrepancies comparing medication history taken when admitted to emergency department and BPMH after transfer to medical ward
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Categorisation ( Class1, Class2, Class3) for clinical relevance of unintended medication discrepancy during 7 days after admission to hospital 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.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Spitalpharmazie Universitätsspital Basel (USB)
🇨🇭Basel, Switzerland