Abstract
Abstract
Background
Automated dose dispensing (ADD) services have been implemented in many health care systems internationally. However, the ADD service itself is a logistic process that requires integration with medication risk management interventions to ensure safe and appropriate medication use. National policies and regulations guiding ADD in Finland have recommended medication reconciliation, review, and follow-up for suitable risk management interventions. This implementation study aimed to develop a medication management process integrating these recommended risk management interventions into a regular ADD service for older home care clients.
Methods
This study applied an action research method and was carried out in a home care setting, part of primary care in the City of Lahti, Finland. The systems-approach to risk management was applied as a theoretical framework.
Results
The outcome of the systems-based development process was a comprehensive medication management procedure. The medication risk management interventions of medication reconciliation, review and follow-up were integrated into the medication management process while implementing the ADD service. The tasks and responsibilities of each health care professional involved in the care team became more explicitly defined, and available resources were utilized more effectively. In particular, the hospital pharmacists became members of the care team where collaboration between physicians, pharmacists, and nurses shifted from parallel working towards close collaboration. More efforts are needed to integrate community pharmacists into the care team.
Conclusion
The transition to the ADD service allows implementation of the effective medication risk management interventions within regular home care practice. These systemic defenses should be considered when national ADD guidelines are implemented locally. The same applies to situations in which public home care organizations responsible for services e.g., municipalities, purchase ADD services from private service providers.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Geriatrics and Gerontology
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