Medication experience of aged patients and their family caregivers during transitions of care: a qualitative meta-synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

As the population ages, the number of elderly patients with chronic diseases increases. It is crucial to focus on the medication experience of elderly patients and their family caregivers during transitions of care (TOC) to improve prognosis and ensure medication safety. However, existing evidence mainly focuses on communication experiences of medication management during this period, which constitutes only part of the overall medication experience. This study aims to systematically review qualitative research exploring the medication experience of elderly patients and caregivers during TOC and provide insights for enhancing their medication experience and ensuring safety during this critical time.

Methods

We followed ENTREQ and PRISMA to guide this study. Seven elec

SUBMITTER: Zou L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12671414 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature