Publications by authors named "Jessica Trompeter"

Purpose: Concerns surround discontinuity of care and poor communication during transitions of care between inpatient and outpatient settings. This study was designed to examine the differences in medication discrepancies during these transitions between an outpatient clinic with admitting privileges (PCP-AD) and another without admitting privileges (PCP-NOAD).

Methods: Retrospective, chart review of patients admitted to the hospital between January and July 2009, who stated their primary care provider (PCP) was from either one of the outpatient clinics.

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Purpose: To compare the management of prediabetes between a family practice clinic and internal medicine/endocrinology practice.

Methods: A randomized, retrospective evaluation of the medical history in 168 eligible patients with a diagnosis of prediabetes or abnormal blood glucose (BG) at a family practice clinic (n = 78) and an internal medicine/endocrinology practice (n = 90).

Results: The internal medicine/endocrinology practice provided more counseling regarding lifestyle modifications (91.

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Purpose: Hospitalist services are increasing in popularity and fewer primary care providers (PCPs) are caring for patients while hospitalized. Due to concerns with discontinuity of care, this study evaluated communication and medication discrepancies on admission and discharge between PCPs without admitting privileges and hospitalist physicians.

Methods: This retrospective analysis evaluated patients from a PCP office admitted to hospitalist services from January 2009 through July 2009.

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Background: Limited data exist regarding whether improved access to medications for indigent persons through pharmaceutical company assistance programs (PCAPs) leads to attainment of therapeutic goals.

Objective: To evaluate the impact of obtaining medications through PCAPs with pharmacist assistance versus prescription insurance on the likelihood of achieving therapeutic goals.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted in a private family practice clinic.

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