Major knowledge gaps and research needs
EVENT
In 2021, the Joint Commission Sentinel Event Alert highlighted the dire need for “additional research on interventions to reduce pediatric medication errors, especially in emergency departments, ambulatory clinics and home environments” [As care models evolve, thoughtful incorporation of proactive and preventative evidence-based strategies into the management of pediatric polypharmacy is necessary to improve medication-related patient outcomes, safety, and value. Pharmacist-led MTM is a proven and effective tool for managing adult and geriatric polypharmacy [