Enhancing medication management of older adults in Qatar: healthcare professionals' perspectives on challenges, barriers and enabling solutions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medications are significant challenges in older adults' medication management. The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) is a comprehensive approach used to explore barriers and enablers to the healthcare system in guiding the effective implementation of evidence-based practices.

Objectives

This study examines the barriers and enablers to promote safe medication management among older adults in Qatar from healthcare professionals' perspectives. This includes identifying critical factors within the healthcare system influencing medication management and suggesting practical solutions to improve it.

Design

The study employs a qualitative design. Focus Groups (FGs) were conducted with healthcare pr

SUBMITTER: Alyazeedi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11483847 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature