Empowering Recovery Through Bedside Medication Accessibility
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Kamel Ibrahim, Twayana Anu R, Kataria Deepak, Alexandre Marie-Ange, Orabi Mohamed, Machavariani Luka, Okoye Lauretta, Morgan James P
Primary Institution: St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Boston, USA
Hypothesis
The Meds to Beds (MTB) program will reduce 90-day hospital readmission rates.
Conclusion
The MTB program significantly reduced hospital readmissions and improved medication adherence.
Supporting Evidence
- The mean number of admissions decreased from 1.52 pre-intervention to 0.47 post-intervention.
- Patients received personalized counseling on medication use and adherence.
- The program addressed barriers to medication access effectively.
Takeaway
This study shows that delivering medications to patients' bedsides before they leave the hospital helps them take their medicine correctly and stay out of the hospital.
Methodology
A prospective quality improvement study comparing 90-day readmission rates before and after the MTB intervention.
Limitations
Operational challenges included pharmacy staffing during off-hours and limited data on patient perceptions.
Participant Demographics
63 patients, 37 males and 26 females, mean age 54.3 years for males and 61.65 years for females.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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