Abstract

Unintentional medication errors are a significant problem in terms of morbidity, mortality and cost. Medication reconciliation is one of several strategies to reduce medication errors. The purpose of this study was to examine accuracy of electronic medication reconciliation upon admission compared to discharge.

Author Details

Julie Vinod, DNP, MS, ANP-C, RN

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Systematic Review

Research Approach

Other

Keywords:

Medication Reconciliation, Medication Discrepancies, Admission, Discharge

Advisor

Corrine Jurgens

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

The State University of New York at Stony Brook

Degree Year

2015

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Review Type

Faculty Approved: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2015-10-09

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