Population-based Medication Management at the Specialist Outpatient Clinics (PopMed-SOC): Can early Medication Review in patients with polypharmacy improve clinical outcomes?
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2022
To establish a population-based medication management system to resolve inappropriate polypharmacy. The model demonstrated that early medication reviews can improve clinical outcomes by reducing hospital admissions and improving the.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Care Continuum, Value Based Care, Patient Reported Outcome Measures, Risk Management, Adverse Outcome Reduction, Outpatient Care, Specialist Outpatient Care, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign
About this Content
Aims
To establish a population-based medication management system to resolve inappropriate polypharmacy.
Background
Polypharmacy in elderly patients led to adverse drug-related problems and increased hospital admissions.
Methods
Implemented a multidisciplinary approach with medication reviews, assessments, and collaborative care involving family physicians and pharmacists.
Results
Reduced unplanned admissions by 23.8% and improved drug-related problems (DRP) resolution rate to 80.7%.
Conclusion
The model demonstrated that early medication reviews can improve clinical outcomes by reducing hospital admissions and improving the management of chronic conditions.
Lessons Learnt
Engaging patients and caregivers, and involving all stakeholders early in the process were critical for success.
Keywords
Medication Review, Polypharmacy, Clinical Outcomes, Drug-Related Problems, Population-Based Care
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Pharmacy |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Pharmacology |
Project Lead(s) | Ng Tat Ming |
Project Member(s) | Soh Huimin |
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Dr Ng Tat Ming - Tat_ming_ng@ttsh.com.sg