Implications of involving pharmacy technicians in obtaining a best possible medication history from the perspectives of pharmaceutical, medical and nursing staff: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

In recent years, the involvement of pharmacy technicians in medication reconciliation has increasingly been investigated. The aim of this study was to assess the implications on professional roles and collaboration when a best possible medication history (BPMH) at admission is obtained by pharmacy technicians.

Design

Qualitative study with semistructured interviews. Data were analysed using a qualitative content analysis approach.

Setting

Internal medicine units in two mid-sized Swiss hospitals.

Participants

21 staff members working at the two sites (6 pharmacy technicians, 2 pharmacists, 6 nurses, 5 physician residents and 2 senior physicians).

Results

Pharmacy technicians generally appreciated their new tasks in obtaining a BPMH. However, th

SUBMITTER: Niederhauser A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5961573 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature