Poland Integrated Medicines Management (PL-IMM) - Randomized Controlled Trial Assessing the Provision of Complex Clinical Pharmacy Services to Hospitalized Patients in the Polish Healthcare System

The aim of the study is to assess whether the involvement of a clinical pharmacist in patient care at every stage of hospitalization, from admission to discharge, will improve the quality of healthcare services provided in clinical and economic terms. As part of the research study, we will randomly assign you to two different groups.

Within one group, a pharmacist will be involved in the process of caring for you throughout your hospital stay. The pharmacist will participate in medical rounds, verify medications upon admission to the hospital, check current test results and medical orders regarding pharmacotherapy, verify medications upon discharge and provide advice on the use of medications. All activities will be carried out in consultation with other medical staff. The aim is to check whether such a model of patient care increases safety and leads to improved pharmacotherapy for patients, and also has a positive effect on patient satisfaction and compliance with therapeutic recommendations. Additionally, the opinion of the medical staff and the economic aspects of this solution will be assessed. Within the second group, you will receive standard care offered by the hospital. In the case of both groups, after the hospitalization is completed, the pharmacist will contact you after 1, 3, 6 months to verify your health condition - he or she will ask about any hospitalizations, complications, side effects, and additional visits to the doctor.