Pharmacists tackle social needs to cut hospital returns

NCT ID NCT06802393

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested a program where pharmacists screened patients for social needs like food or housing help during hospital discharge. About 150 adults took part, with some getting the extra screening and others standard care. The goal was to see if this approach could lower hospital readmissions and ER visits within 30 days.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Buffalo General Medical Center

    Buffalo, New York, 14203, United States

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