Medication management issues perceived by pharmacists and disability caregivers while supporting people with disability.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Australia has a notable gap in guidance for pharmacists, caregivers and disability service providers in: (i) supporting people with disabilities (PWD) within the medication management cycle, (ii) understanding their obligations for providing high quality care, and (iii) preventing medication-related harm.

Objective

The objective of this study was to identify medication management issues for PWD from the perspective of disability caregivers and pharmacists when supporting PWD with their medication.

Methods

A qualitative study design using semi-structured interviews of pharmacists and disability caregivers was undertaken across six different states or territories in Australia.

Results

Interviews were conducted with registered pharmacist participants (n

SUBMITTER: Felkai C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11384507 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature