Informational continuity of medication management in transitions of care: Qualitative interviews with stakeholders from the HYPERION-TransCare study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The transition of patients between inpatient and outpatient care can lead to adverse events and medication-related problems due to medication and communication errors, such as medication discontinuation, the frequency of (re-)hospitalizations, and increased morbidity and mortality. Older patients with multimorbidity and polypharmacy are particularly at high risk during transitions of care. Previous research highlighted the need for interventions to improve transitions of care in order to support information continuity, coordination, and communication. The HYPERION-TransCare project aims to improve the continuity of medication management for older patients during transitions of care.

Methods and findings

Using a qualitative design, 32 expert interviews were conduct

SUBMITTER: Dinh TS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10996284 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature