Exploring Australian pharmacists' perceptions and practices towards reducing the risk of medicines-related harm in aged care residents.

ABSTRACT: Background: Older people living in residential aged care facilities frequently experience medicines-related harm. Evidence regarding the perception and practices towards reducing these harms may facilitate the development of customised educational programs for pharmacists providing services in RACFs. Objective: To explore Australian pharmacists' opinions and practices towards reducing the risk of medicines-related harm in aged care residents. Methods: An online survey was developed based on a literature review, expert opinion, and feedback from pharmacists providing services in RACFs. A web link for the survey was shared via professional pharmacy organisations and social media groups with Australian pharmacists providing services in RACFs. Results: A tota

SUBMITTER: Ali S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10014529 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature