Algorithm to Identify Patients at Risk of Medication-Related Hospitalization

The long range goal of this fast track research application is to improve healthcare quality and reduce healthcare costs nationwide among those at risk for medication related hospitalizationThe specific objective of this proposed research is to develop an algorithm that uses existing electronic health information to efficiently identify patients at risk of medication related hospitalization so that they can be referred for medication management servicesThe project will designprogramand test an algorithm to accurately identify patients at risk of medication related hospitalizationThe algorithm will be tested against a pharmacist review of cases to confirm that the algorithm accurately identified patients at risk of medication related hospitalization using evidence based criteria and based on a Receiver Operating CharacteristicROCcurve analysisThe algorithm will also be tested in terms of user acceptanceFor each user groupthe algorithm will be deployedand the userandapos s satisfaction with and use of the information provided about each patient will be assessed This project will advance the ability of healthcare providers to avoid medication problems in high risk patientsmost of whom are older adultsIt will also contribute to the sustainability of the healthcare system by improving efficiency and reducing medication related hospitalizations