Discussion
1. What do the authors think the results mean?
According to the text, the authors think the results mean:
. Evaluating and comparing tangible results from medication reviews is
challenging, due to the lack of a standardized methodology and
variations in health processes and systems.
. The lack of definitive evidence on the positive outcomes of drug
reviews from randomised controlled trials has raised questions about
their validity and necessity. However, the authors argue that these trials
do not align well with the complex and multifaceted nature of drug
reviews.
. Other complex interventions, such as prescribing, also face challenges
in assessing their effectiveness, and share the goal of combating
inappropriate prescribing.
. It is not yet possible to compare or compile the results of trials
evaluating the effect of these services in a convincing meta-analysis,
due to differences in outcome measures, patient groups and follow-up
times.
. It is crucial to standardize terminology related to medication reviews
to allow for the comparison of data from similar interventions and
studies.
2. Do you agree with them?
Yes, I agree with the authors' interpretation.
