Medication Self-Management for Home Care Users Receiving Multidose Drug Dispensing: Qualitative Interview Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multidose drug dispensing (MDD) is an adherence aid where medicines are machine-dispensed in disposable unit bags, usually for a 14-day period. MDD replaces manually filled dosettes in many home care services in Norway. While evidence suggests that MDD can improve medication adherence and reduce errors, there are few studies on how patients manage MDD at home and how this affects their daily routines.

Objective

The aim of the study is to identify factors influencing medication self-management behavior among MDD users living at home and explore how MDD affects medication self-management.

Methods

We conducted semistructured interviews with 19 MDD users in Oslo between August 2019 and February 2020. The interviews were held at the participants' homes, and the

SUBMITTER: Josendal AV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11468972 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature