Development and evaluation of an algorithm-based tool for Medication Management in nursing homes: the AMBER study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Residents of nursing homes are susceptible to risks from medication. Medication Reviews (MR) can increase clinical outcomes and the quality of medication therapy. Limited resources and barriers between healthcare practitioners are potential obstructions to performing MR in nursing homes. Focusing on frequent and relevant problems can support pharmacists in the provision of pharmaceutical care services. This study aims to develop and evaluate an algorithm-based tool that facilitates the provision of Medication Management in clinical practice.

Methods and analysis

This study is subdivided into three phases. In phase I, semistructured interviews with healthcare practitioners and patients will be performed, and a mixed methods approach will be chosen. Qualitative cont

SUBMITTER: Erzkamp S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5914904 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature