Implementation of a pharmacist-led transitions of care program in an indigent care clinic: A randomized controlled trial

Can the LACE index help identify uninsured patients at risk of loss to follow-up during a pharmacist-led transitions of care program?

“…Data for this study were extracted from a randomized controlled trial (RCT) examining the impact of a pharmacistled transitions of care program on readmissions at an indigent care clinic in the Southeast region of the United States (ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04556786). 13 Details of the pharmacist-led transitions of care program have been published elsewhere. 13 Briefly, eligible patients were >18 years old, uninsured, English speaking, and attending a clinical visit with a pharmacist within 16 days after discharge from a community hospital.…”

“…Data from the hospital's electronic medical records were used to calculate LACE index scores. The originally published report 13 of the RCT followed the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials guidelines. 14 Information pertaining to the present investigation of the LACE tool and LTFU status is included as applicable in this report.…”

“… 13 Details of the pharmacist-led transitions of care program have been published elsewhere. 13 Briefly, eligible patients were > 18 years old, uninsured, English-speaking, and attending a clinical visit with a pharmacist within 16-days post-discharge from a community hospital. All participants were required to participate in the clinical visit with a pharmacist within 16-days of hospital discharge.…”