Implementing a medication lubricant for pill dysphagia on an acute care ward using Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pill dysphagia, the difficulty in swallowing solid oral medications, is a common problem that can affect medication adherence and increase pill modifications. Current practices of crushing medications or using food vehicles have limitations and potential risks. This report describes the implementation of a medication lubricant, Gloup, for pill dysphagia on an acute care ward using Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles.

Objective

The objective of this project was to evaluate the implementation of Gloup in the acute care ward setting and assess its acceptability and uptake by patients and ward nurses during medication administration.

Methods

The project involved chart audits of medication administration records, collection of patient feedback, and staff feedback through m

SUBMITTER: O'Brien E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10749065 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature