TY - JOUR
T1 - Impact of standardized new medication education program on postdischarge patients knowledge and satisfaction
AU - Jones, Tammie R.
AU - Coke, Lola
PY - 2016/1/1
Y1 - 2016/1/1
N2 - 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 new medication, 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.
AB - 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 new medication, 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.
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U2 - 10.1097/NNA.0000000000000398
DO - 10.1097/NNA.0000000000000398
M3 - Article
C2 - 27681515
AN - SCOPUS:84991268344
SN - 0002-0443
VL - 46
SP - 535
EP - 540
JO - Journal of Nursing Administration
JF - Journal of Nursing Administration
IS - 10
ER -