The purpose of the study is to evaluate patient adherence with discharge diabetes medications up to 120 days following pharmacist counseling during hospital stay about diabetes self management
It is a prospective, randomized, controlled Study. Patients randomized in a 1:1 ratio to pharmacist counseling or standard of therapy prior to discharge. Standard therapy: Nurses distribute a education pamphlet on diabetes. Pharmacist Counseling includes but is not limited to: * Reviewing and explaining their medications (dosing, side effects, route) * Reviewing symptoms and complications of hyper and hypoglycemia * Defining glycemic \& non-glycemic goal levels * Explaining the importance of compliance with medications \& appointments * Educating on the basics of nutrition and physical activity
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
130
Pharmacist Counseling includes but is not limited to: Reviewing and explaining their medications (dosing, side effects, route) Reviewing symptoms and complications of hyper and hypoglycemia Defining glycemic \& non-glycemic goal levels Explaining the importance of compliance with medications \& appointments Educating on the basics of nutrition and physical activity
John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Adherence with discharge diabetes medications up to 120 days following pharmacist counseling during hospital stay about diabetes self management
The primary efficacy endpoint will be the difference in rate of adherence with medications Adherence will be assessed at 30, 60, 90, and 120 days following discharge An average of the total adherence rate 120 days following discharge will be calculated as the primary outcome measure
Time frame: up to 120 days
Change in A1c after 90 days
A1c measure as % and lipid panel 90 days following pharmacist counseling * To demonstrate an improvement in health literacy following pharmacist counseling on diabetes * To evaluate patient compliance with follow up appointments up to 90 days following pharmacist counseling
Time frame: up to 90 days
Change in BP after 90 days
BP in mm/Hg
Time frame: up to 90 days
Change in lipids after 90 days
Lipid measurements in mg/dL
Time frame: up to 90 days
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