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Qualitätsindikatoren zur Bewertung von Medikationsanalysen in öffentlichen Apotheken

Waltering, Isabel, Scheppe, Sophie, Kurth, Verena, Hempel, Georg, Jaehde, Ulrich·2020·Zeitschrift für Evidenz, Fortbildung und Qualität im Gesundheitswesen

Abstract

Background Medication reviews conducted in community pharmacies are a measure to reduce drug-related problems and to increase medication safety. Since 2014, a guideline for medication reviews has been available in Germany. However, the sole existence of a guideline does not guarantee a high quality of this novel service. Quality indicators can contribute to ensure appropriate quality standards. So far, no such indicators have been available in Germany. This project therefore aims at developing suitable indicators to assess the quality of medication reviews type 2a in community pharmacies. Methods Based on a literature review, potential quality indicators were generated. Using a two-step Delphi method applying the RUMBA criteria, a set of structure, process, and outcome indicators was developed. Results The literature review identified 23 potential indicators. Nine further indicators derived from the guideline for medication reviews and expert opinion were amended. After discussion in a focus group, the 32 indicators were reduced to a preliminary set of twelve indicators used for the Delphi survey. Following two Delphi rounds, a final indicator set consisting of three structure indicators, one process indicator and two outcome indicators, was generated. Discussion The set of quality indicators is potentially suitable for measuring the quality of medication reviews in German community pharmacies. In the next step, these indicators need to be evaluated with regard to their validity and applicability in daily routine.

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Authors
Waltering, I., Scheppe, S., Kurth, V., Hempel, G., & Jaehde, U.
Affiliations
  • University of Münster (DE)
  • University of Bonn (DE)
Corresponding author
Waltering, Isabel
Venue
Zeitschrift für Evidenz, Fortbildung und Qualität im Gesundheitswesen
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2020-08
Volume
153-154
Pages
44-53
ISSN
1865-9217 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W3032269283
Cited by
5
References
0
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2024: 1 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 1
FWCI
0.40
Type
journal article
Language
de
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Zeitschrift für Evidenz Fortbildung und Qualität im Gesundheitswesen (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Geriatrics and Gerontology › Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
  • Life Sciences › Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics › Pharmacology › Pharmacy and Medical Practices
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Health Information Management › Healthcare Quality and Management
Keywords
quality indicators, medication review, community pharmacy, public pharmacies, drug-related problems, drug safety, quality assessment
MeSH terms
Germany, Pharmacies, Surveys and Questionnaires, Quality Indicators, Health Care

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