Medication Decision-Making and the Medicines’ Pathway in Nursing Homes

Experiences and Expectations of Involvement of Residents and Informal Caregivers

Bibliographic Data

ID15513299
AuthorsAmber Damiaens (0000-0001-9707-7052, KU Leuven, corresponding author), An Van Hecke (0000-0003-3576-7159, Ghent University Hospital), Veerle Foulon (0000-0002-4053-3915, KU Leuven)
Year2023
Volume20
Issue11
Pages5936-5936
Publication date2023-05-24
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph20115936
PMID37297540
OpenAlexW4378228279
LanguageEN
References cited35

Resident and informal caregiver involvement in the medicines' pathway is limited. Nevertheless, interviews show that information and participation needs are present and show potential for residents' and informal caregivers' contribution to the medicines' pathway. Future research should explore initiatives to increase the understanding and acknowledgement of opportunities for involvement and to empower residents and informal caregivers to take on their roles

MEDLINE · Nursing homes · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes · Medicine · Nursing · Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare · Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes · Psychology

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