Pharmacist visits to help prevent hospital readmissions
This trial tests whether adding regular check-ins with a clinical pharmacist can reduce repeat hospital visits after an urgent hospital stay for older adults. It may help by reviewing medicines and supporting safer use at home.
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Who can take part
- You currently live at home (not in a nursing home or other facility).
- You were just admitted to the hospital for an acute problem (recent urgent stay).
- You are registered with one of the study’s specific primary care clinics.
- You can communicate with the study team and speak Swedish.
- You are not scheduled for palliative (comfort-focused end-of-life) care.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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