Table 1 Outcome of all pre-admission medications recorded on discharge prescriptions and discharge summaries
| Audit (n = number of prescriptions reviewed) | Total pre-admission medications | Prescribed | Omitted | Discontinued with explanation | Discontinued without explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pre-intervention (n = 54) | 436 |
299 (68.58%) |
116 (26.61%) |
10 (2.29%) |
11 (2.52%) |
|
Post-education (n = 54) | 443 |
323 (72.91%) |
85 (19.19%) |
24 (5.42%) |
11 (2.48%) |
|
Post-EPR (n = 54) | 339 |
312 (92.04%) |
26 (7.67%) |
1 (0.29%) |
0 (0%) |