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Table 1 Collected data (upon availability) and corresponding times of documentation

From: Decision support software-guided medication reviews in elderly patients with polypharmacy: a prospective analysis of routine data from community pharmacies (OPtiMed study protocol)

Parameter

t0

Baseline

t1

Pharmacist’s medication proposal

t2

Final medication regimen

t3

Follow-up

Patient data

Age (in years)

X

   

Gender

X

   

Weight and height

X

   

Diagnosis (ICD-10-GM coded)

X

   

Drug allergies

X

   

Cytochrome-/drug-transporter status

X

   

Laboratory values and vital signs (1)

X

   

Consumption of tobacco, alcohol, food (e.g., grapefruit)

X

   

Additional treatment-related information (free-text)

X

   

Current symptoms

X

  

X

Medication-related quality of life

X

  

X

Pain (VAS 0–10)

X

  

X

Medication review-related goals

X

  

X

Adherence

X

  

X

Perception of the service

   

X

Medication data for each drug/supplement

Medication (2)

X

X

X

 

Directions, status (long-term, PRN, self-medication)

X

X

X

 

Start of administration (date)

X

   

Drug-related problems

X

X

X

 
  1. (1) Calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium, serum creatinine, glucose, HbA1c, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, skin color for eGFR calculation)
  2. (2) Including brand name, active ingredient, strength, dosage form, dosage regimen, national drug identification number, ATC-code
  3. ICD-10-GM: International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10. Version, German Modification; HbA1c: hemoglobin A1c; VAS: Visual Analogue Scale; ATC: Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification; PRN: Pro re nata