Denmark
Research Article
Improving Safety in the Medicines Use Process for Disabled Persons in Residential Facilities. Results from a Pilot Study
Author(s): Linda Aagaard Thomsen, Charlotte Rossing, Hans Trier, Mette Faber and Hanne HerborgLinda Aagaard Thomsen, Charlotte Rossing, Hans Trier, Mette Faber and Hanne Herborg
Background: Persons with severe disability often require long-term or life-long placement in residential facilities. Although they often need complex medical treatment, most residential facilities in Denmark do not have staff with health care training. Objective: To improve knowledge on medication safety issues in residential facilities for persons with severe disability (mental illness or physical / intellectual disability) and to test if two clinical pharmacy services could be delivered to residential facilities by community pharmacies in order to improve safety. Setting: Four residential facilities with 47 residents and a pharmacist from the four community pharmacies delivering medicines to these facilities. Method: The pilot study aimed at development and assessment of feasibility of an intervention with two pharmaceutical care services: a quality improvement service supporting th.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2332-0893.1000114
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