Impact of Standardized New Medication Education Program on Postdischarge Patients' Knowledge and Satisfaction

This study, implemented on 2 medical-surgical units, evaluated the impact of a standardized, evidencebased new medication education program. Outcomes evaluated included patient postdischarge knowledge of new medication purpose and side effects, patient satisfaction with newmedication, and Medicare r...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of nursing administration 2016-10, Vol.46 (10), p.535-540
Hauptverfasser:	Jones, Tammie R., Coke, Lola
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Continuity of Patient Care - organization & administration Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Humans Knowledge Medicare Medication Adherence - statistics & numerical data Nursing Patient Discharge - statistics & numerical data Patient education Patient Education as Topic - organization & administration Patient satisfaction Patient Satisfaction - statistics & numerical data Quality of Health Care Side effects
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Zusammenfassung:	This study, implemented on 2 medical-surgical units, evaluated the impact of a standardized, evidencebased new medication education program. Outcomes evaluated included patient postdischarge knowledge of new medication purpose and side effects, patient satisfaction with newmedication, and Medicare reimbursement earn-back potential. As a result, knowledge scores for new medication purpose and side effects were high post intervention. Patient satisfaction with new medication education increased. Value-based purchasing reimbursement earn-back potential improved.
ISSN:	0002-0443 1539-0721
DOI:	10.1097/NNA.0000000000000398