Barriers and facilitators to implementation research on pharmacist-led medication reviews in memory clinics: A qualitative study using the TDF-COM-B.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Improving medication use is important in patients with cognitive impairment and dementia. In memory clinics within primary-care settings, pharmacists perform structured medication reviews targeting medication-related problems in this population. The impact of pharmacist-led medication reviews in such clinics has not been examined previously. However, implementing research in clinical environments is fraught with challenges. Thus, this research focuses on identifying barriers and facilitators that would impact the implementation of research projects examining medication reviews in primary-care based memory clinics.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative study using focus group discussions with pharmacists, physicians, care partners, and other healthcare professionals.

SUBMITTER: Sharma R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12818622 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature