[Medication management in home care-The medication use process from the perspective of clients and their caregivers].

ABSTRACT:

Background

Professional home care nurses are often tasked with the medication management of older, polymedicated clients. The medication use process is often complex and prone to medication errors. From the perspective of professional caregivers, the interprofessional interfaces of care as well as the integration of clients and informal caregivers are a major challenge.

Aim

With this study, we explored the perspective of home care clients and their informal caregivers on the medication use process supported by professional caregivers with a focus on medication safety.

Method

We chose a qualitative research approach, using guideline-based interviews with eight clients and five caregivers. Data were analyzed applying the topical analysis according to Braun and Clarke.

SUBMITTER: Diedrich D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9726664 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature