Development and Delphi validation of a Best Possible Medication History form.
Eur J Hosp Pharm
; 30(2): 77-85, 2023 03.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To develop and validate a standardized Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) form that could be used by clinical pharmacists.METHODS:
The draft version was presented to a focus group and was adapted following their comments. A three-rounds e-Delphi method was used to validate content, usability and face validity of the BPMH form. We supplemented the quantitative analysis with a qualitative analysis of comments for each Delphi round.RESULTS:
The draft BPMH form contained 23 items grouped into eight tabs. Refinement of these tabs and items by the focus group resulted in 7 tabs and 21 items, which were included in the Delphi survey. The consensus was obtained for all tabs within the second round (p=0.072). Consensus was reached on 76% (16/21) of items in the third round. 20 items were included following the qualitative analysis of the experts' comments in the third round.CONCLUSIONS:
The findings of this study provide data on the content of the BPMH form. This form can be used to help clinical pharmacists to collect a complete and accurate medication list on admission. It could have an impact on inpatient safety and improve inpatient management. Studies with an international e-Delphi should be conducted for wider use.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Farmacêuticos
Tipo de estudo:
Qualitative_research
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Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article