Collaborative medication management for older adults after hospital discharge: a qualitative descriptive study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Safe medication management for older adults after hospital discharge requires a well-coordinated, interprofessional, patient-centered approach. This study aimed to describe the perceived needs for collaborative medication management for older adults taking several different medications at home after hospital discharge.

Methods

A qualitative descriptive study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with older adults (n = 28), informal (n = 17), and professional caregivers (n = 13).

Results

Findings revealed four main needs: older adults and informal caregivers' perceived needs for greater involvement in discharge planning; older adults' perceived needs to be informed, listened to, and to be actively involved in decision-making; informal caregivers' pe

SUBMITTER: Pereira F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9590396 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature